Insulation and Breather Membrane

INSULATION & BREATHER MEMBRANE

CONTENTS Our Partnership with TLX

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TLX Batsafe Breather Membrane

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TLX Gold Breather Membrane

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TLX Silver Mulitfoil Insulation

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Product Benefits Chart

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TLX have led the industry since 1997: 1997 - First three-layer breather membrane 2005 - First insulating vapour barrier 2008 - First insulating breather membrane 2010 - First hybrid insulation guide

TLX BATSAFE TLX Insulation Ltd has been setting standards of excellence in high performance breathable membranes and building insulation for nearly 25 years. They've now used their knowledge and expertise to create TLX Batsafe - the first ever bat friendly, energy-saving breather membrane.

TLX BATSAFE INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS

FITTING SAFETY

Can be used in warm or cold roof constructions Suitable for unsupported and supported applications

Batsafe may be slippery, especially in wet weather, so take appropriate safety precautions Take care to avoid being cut by the edge of the mesh, especially when cutting it. Protective gloves are recommended

May be laid directly over insulation and insulated sarking board in convection-tight roof designs

FIXING INSTRUCTIONS Fit Batsafe with the black side uppermost Install Batsafe in accordance with the following instructions and with the relevant standards, for example BS 5534:2014+A2:2018 Code of Practice for Slating and Tiling BS 5250: 2011 Code of Practice for the Control of Condensation in Buildings Lap Batsafe according to the following tables of minimum overlap requirements:

ROOF PITCH

HORIZONTAL LAP (MM)

VERTICAL LAP (MM)

Partially Supported

Fully Supported

12.5° -14°

225

150

100

15° -30°

150

100

100

34° +

100

75

100

Hips (mm)

150

Valleys (mm)

300

Standard ridges (mm)

150 on either side of the apex

TLX GOLD THE EASY WAY TO INSULATE ABOVE RAFTERS TLX Gold is an 'Sd intelligent' 2 in 1 insulating breather membrane. It doesn't need a vapour barrier to avoid condensation risk. It adjusts its rate of breathability according to the amount of moisture. TLX Gold is completely watertight and air tight. It is simply rolled out across rafters and can be installed without raising the roof height. On its own, TLX Gold can reduce heat loss by 86%.

WORKING FROM THE OUTSIDE WHETHER IT'S A ROOF REFURBISHMENT OR NEW BUILD PROJECT, TLX GOLD IS THE PRODUCT FOR TODAY'S ROOFERS. THIS COMBINED BREATHABLE ROOFING MEMBRANE AND INSULATION WITH A BREATHABLE REFLECTIVE LAYER HAS THE ANSWERS. Upgrades thermal performance externally without risk of condensation Heat reflecting, waterproof and airtight Maintains roofline and maximises internal head room Fast and easy to install, certified and guaranteed

Externally fitted with minimum disturbance Provides an improved insulation solution CE marked, BBA certified, LABC approved build-ups

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GOLD WITH BATTENS

DRAPED BETWEEN RAFTERS

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NO CONDENSATION RISK BECAUSE IT BREATHES Unique 2 in 1 insulating breather membrane that's Sd intelligent.

It doesn't require a vapour barrier.

STRETCHED TAUT

VIEWED FROM INSIDE

TYPICAL TLX SOLUTIONS...

HISTORIC AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS

75mm rafter: U-value = 0.69

BARN CONVERSION

Exposed rafter: U-value = 0.18

RE-ROOFING SOCIAL AND PRIVATE HOUSING

75mm rafter: U-value = 0.34

HISTORIC AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS

150mm rafter: U-value = 0.18

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TLX GOLD - INSTALLATION VERTICAL JOINT

HORIZONTAL JOINT Unroll the TLX Gold across the top of the rafters. At the end of the roll, cut back the TLX Gold so that it ends at the middle of a rafter. Staple the end of the TLX Gold to the rafter.

Starting at the bottom of the roof, roll TLX Gold across the rafters, and hold in place with staples.

Butt the end of the next roll of TLX Gold against the end of the first roll. Staple the second roll to the rafter.

Lay a second roll of TLX Gold above the first roll. The bottom edge should butt closely up against the first roll. Fix the overlap of breather membrane on the top layer of TLX Gold to the double sided tape to create a seal.

Tape over the overlap and the staples using a 50mm wide waterproof tape.

Lay a line of single sided tape across the staple holes.

Nail a 38 x 38mm counter batten along the rafter to cover the tape and hold both pieces of TLX Gold firmly in place.

Fit counter battens along the line of the rafters.

Fit a line of double-sided tape along the top edge of the TLX Gold.

Fit the tile battens across the top of the counter battens.

Nail 25mm tiling battens across the counter battens, and fit tiles or slates.

TLX GOLD - INSTALLATION RIDGE – OVERLAPPED

RIDGE – CUT

Unroll the TLX Gold across the rafters and fix with staples.

Unroll the TLX Gold across the rafters and fix with staples.

Lap the TLX Gold over the ridge and on to the opposite pitch. Fix with staples.

Cut the TLX Gold along the centre of the ridge beam. Fix it to the beam with staples.

Butt the next piece of TLX Gold up to the edge of the piece laid over the ridge.

Fit TLX Gold to opposite pitch in the same way. At the ridge, cut it to butt join with the first side.

Run a 150mm wide (minimum) strip of breather membrane along the join and tape in position using suitable tape.

Nail 38 x 38mm counter battens along the rafters to hold the TLX Gold firmly in place.

Nail 25mm tiling battens across the counter battens, and fit tiles or slates.

Run a 150mm wide (minimum) strip of breather membrane along the join and tape in position using suitable tape.

Nail 25mm tiling battens across the counter battens, and fit tiles or slates.

TLX SILVER INSULATES FROM THE INSIDE TLX Silver wraps the inside of buildings. It prevents condensation risk by stopping moisture entering the roof void from the inside of the building. Installed to the underside of rafters and across joists, it's also certified for use in timber frame and solid masonry walls. Combined with other products TLX Silver can deliver U-values as low as 0.13 W/m2 K in a standard roof.

WORKING FROM THE INSIDE BBA CERTIFIED, TLX SILVER OFFERS TIME-SAVING 0.18 SOLUTIONS. IT STOPS AIR LEAKAGE BY PROVIDING AN AIR-TIGHT VAPOUR BARRIER AND RESTRICTING AIR MOVEMENT IN ITS MULTI-FOIL LAYERS. Fitted below any depth rafter to improve thermal performance Prevents condensation by providing a vapour barrier and stops water vapour from entering the roof structure Lightweight and flexible for quick and easy installation

Reduces the depth of stud needed in new builds BBA certified to internally insulate new timber frame or existing masonry walls

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SILVER WITH BATTENS

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NO CONDENSATION RISK BECAUSE IT'S A VAPOUR BARRIER

WRAPPING JUNCTIONS

Unique 2 in 1 insulating vapour barrier.

Makes all kinds of roofing jobs faster, easier and more efficient.

ON WALL

FROM ROOF TO WALL

TYPICAL TLX SOLUTIONS...

LOFT CONVERSIONS

Below 100mm rafter+ 80mm foiled rigid Insulation: U-value = 0.18

RE-ROOFING SOCIAL AND PRIVATE HOUSING

Below 100mm rafter+ 70mm foiled rigid insulation: U-value = 0.18

BARN CONVERSION

Inside stud +glass wool 140mm stud: U-value = 0.28

All based on 600mm rafter centres

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TLX SILVER - INSTALLATION BELOW RAFTER 0.18 SOLUTIONS BELOW 100MM RAFTER+ 70MM FOILED RIGID INSULATION

BELOW 100MM RAFTER+ 80MM FOILED RIGID INSULATION

BELOW 175MM RAFTER+ 140MM GLASS WOOL

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ABOVE RAFTER 0.18 SOLUTIONS ABOVE 150MM RAFTER+ 70MM FOILED RIGID INSULATION

ABOVE 175MM RAFTER+ 120MM GLASS WOOL

ABOVE RAFTER OPTIMISING INTERNAL LIVING SPACE R 0.18 SOLUTIONS L 1 B states that: "Practical considerations with respect to an increase in structural thickness (particularly in terraced dwellings) may necessitate a lower performance target."

These solutions give U-values of 0.18 and 0.28 W/m2K for typical roof and walls respectively. Please contact the thermal hotline and we will provide a customised U-value for your own particular structure, or advice about using different thicknesses.

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TLX SILVER - INSTALLATION BARN CONVERSION 0.18 SOLUTIONS SEMI-EXPOSED RAFTER+ 80MM FOILED RIGID INSULATION

FULLY EXPOSED RAFTER+ 55MM FOILED RIGID INSULATION

BUILDING CONTROL

MINIMUM THICKNESS OF ADDITIONAL INSULATION WITH TLX SILVER

TLX Silver is the orginal certified multi-foil. The system is fault tolerant, air and vapour tight cutting CO2 emissions and saves energy. The product has zero global warming and ozone depletion potential.

With an average home losing 70% of its heat through radiation, you will be glad to hear that TLX reflects more than 95% of the radiation, playing a major part in reducing fuel bills and saving energy.

TARGET U-VALUE W/M2.K 0.20

0.18

0.16

FOILED RIGID INSULATION

55MM

70MM

80MM

GLASS WOOL (0.032W/MK)

100MM

120MM

150MM

GLASS WOOL (0.035W/MK)

110MM

130MM

160MM

34° +

100

75

100

Based on rafters at 600mm centres

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WALL 0.28 SOLUTIONS TIMBER FRAME 90MM STUD

Inside stud + foiled rigid insulation

Inside stud + glass wool

LOFT CONVERSION SOLUTIONS - DORMER CHEEK

75mm stud: inside stud + foiled rigid insulation

75mm stud: outside stud + foiled rigid insulation

90mm stud: outside stud + glass wool

LOFT CONVERSION SOLUTIONS - DWARF WALL

75mm stud: inside stud + foiled rigid insulation

SOLID MASONRY WALL

75mm stud: inside stud + glass wool

65mm stud: inside stud + foiled rigid insulation

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TLX PRODUCT BENEFITS

MINIMISES AMOUNT OF CONVENTIONAL INSULATION REQUIRED TO MEET PART L REQUIREMENTS 2 IN 1 INSULATING BREATHER MEMBRANE

TLX GOLD

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2 IN 1 INSULATING VAPOUR BARRIER NO WIND UPLIFT RESTRICTIONS MAINTAINS ROOFLINE SD INTELLIGENT* USES UNVENTILATED AIR GAPS TO BOOST THERMAL PERFORMANCE WRAPS AROUND AWKWARD JUNCTIONS

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SAVES HEADROOM AIRTIGHT INTEGRATED TAPE LIGHTWEIGHT EASY TO HANDLE NO PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED EASY TO CUT

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