Dacatie has recently launched the XFR2000 fire rated insulated cavity closer
Insulation Environmental Data
GWP levels less than 5, ODP zero and Green Guide A+
Dacatie Insulated Cavity Closers offer different insulation materials with the option of GWP levels of <5, ODP levels of zero and Green Guide ratings of A+.
BREEAM (and Code for Sustainable Homes)
BRE has advised that Insulated Cavity Closers as a product do not gain Green Guide credits, since they do not enhance BREEAM scheme categories.
Building Regulations Compliance
Building Regulation (Part L) compliance is important. The path of minimum thermal resistance through the closer must be at least 0.45 m2K/W, which Dacatie closers achieve.
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n/a - not applicable.
* Path of minimum thermal resistance > 0.45 m2K/W (Assign default heat loss – Ψ values – rates in accordance with BRE paper IP 1/06).
** Ecose is a registered Trade Mark of Knauf Insulation.
*** Closers include extruded PVCu carrier (GWP <5) of which 5% recycled. Produced under BS EN ISO 9001:2000. PVCu sourced from ISO 14001 rated UK suppliers.
**** Best environmental option.
Insulation thickness - Cavity closers: 25mm, insulated DPCs: see individual product details.