The Code explained
The following chart is a guide to how
Knauf Insulation products can specifically help you gain points to
achieve the highest possible sustainability rating for your
project.
| Category |
Which credits
are applicable? |
How can Knauf
Insulation products help you gain those credits? |
Credits
available |
|
Energy/CO2
Operational energy and the resulting emissions of carbon dioxide
to the atmosphere
|
Credits are gained according to percentage improvement over the
Target Emission Rate (TER) as determined by the 2006 Building
Standards. |
We have solutions that meet all levels of the Code. |
17
|
|
Water
The consumption of potable water from the public supply systems
or other ground water resources
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Materials
The embodied environmental impacts of construction materials for
key construction elements
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Surface Water Runoff
The change in surface water runoff patterns as a result of the
development
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Waste
Waste generated as a result of the construction process and
facilities encouraging recycling of domestic waste in the home
|
Credits can be gained if your site waste management plan
includes procedures and commitments to minimise on-site waste.
Credits can also be gained for sorting, reusing and recycling
construction waste, either on site or through a licensed external
contractor. |
Our glass mineral wool and rock mineral wool insulation
products can be recycled and reused at end of life. |
2
|
|
Pollution
Pollution resulting from the operation of the dwelling
|
Credits are gained if the insulating materials used avoid the
use of substances that have a global warming potential (GWP) of 5
or more (and an Ozone Depleting Potential of zero) in either their
manufacture or composition. The following elements are
considered:
- Roof (including loft access)
- Walls - internal and external (including doors, lintels and all
acoustic insulation)
- Floor (including foundations)
- Hot water cylinder, pipe insulation and other thermal
stores
|
Our glass mineral wool and rock mineral wool insulation
products have a GWP of zero and an ODP of zero. |
4
|
|
Health and Wellbeing
The effect that the dwellings design and indoor environment has
on its occupants
|
Credits are gained for achieving higher standards of sound
insulation than required by Part E of the Building Regulations.
This must be demonstrated by using either post-completion testing
(PCT) or Robust Details (RD). |
Our glass mineral wool and rock mineral wool insulation
products meet the highest standards of sound insulation. We also
have a number of Robust Detail approved glass mineral wool and
extruded polyethylene products suitable for PCT/RD. |
4
|
|
Management
Steps that have been taken to allow good management of
environmental impacts in the construction and operation of the
home
|
Credits can be gained for a commitment and strategy to operate
site management procedures which, amongst other items, can include
reduced CO2 emissions arising from transport to and from site. |
Our glass mineral wool insulation is compression packed –
meaning up to three times the volume of insulation per truckload,
when compared to rigid foam boards – so less deliveries per
house. |
1
|
|
Ecology
The impact of the dwelling on local eco-system, biodiversity and
land use
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| TOTAL AVAILABLE |
|
|
28 out of 104
|
