External Insulation Board System – Diffutherm
Diffutherm is an optimized, render-compatible T&G insulation board with a combined structure, composed of multiple board layers.
Geographic availability
The British Isles. Other branches of Pavatex supply the product Europe wide.
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Cham, Switzerland
Application and typical uses of the product
The Diffutherm board is used as an external insulated render board for the walls, being applied onto studs, existing masonry or onto CLT frames. It is finished with render, typically of a lime or clay nature
Breakdown of Product
Coniferous wood 94.3 %
Paraffin 1.3 %
Latex 0.0 %
Starch 2.0 %
PVAc 2.2 %
Flocculants 0.2 %
Embodied energy (Processing plant emissions). How much energy is used to produce the product? kWh per annum or kgCO2
Please refer to the comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment data at the end of this form
% Recycled Content
Waste Code according to the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) 030105; 170201; 170604
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
(EN 13171) λD [W/(mk)] 0.043
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
No
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Low level
Deconstruction and Re-use
Very easily
Disposal/ End of Life
It is biodegradable and can also be burnt to produce heat energy
Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
Stocked: 60mm, 80mm & 100mm x 1450mm x 580mm. Non-stocked: 60mm x 2500mm x 580mm and 120mm x 1450mm x 580mm available in full pallets only
Supplier Name
Natural Building Technologies Ltd
Main Contact
John Rennie
Contact Address
The Hangar, Oakley, Bucks, HP18 9UL
Telephone Number
079321311531
Email
j.rennie@natural-building.co.uk
Is this product certified?
Yes, by: Nature Plus, BBA, LABC, FSC, QMS
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
The lifespan of the building
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
Readily available