A natural, flexible insulation made from wood fibres. It is treated with an inorganic salts to provide fire, pest resistance and provides a fully breathable insulation with excellent moisture buffering.
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
NBT Pavaflex can be used in loft spaces, between rafters and within walls and floors in new build, renovation and conservation projects. It is not suitable for in-cavity
wall insulation or under ground floor slabs. The high density ensures excellent slump resistance while the elastic form maintains size and shape well while still allowing the flexibility to ensure a snug and complete fit
Breakdown of Product
Coniferous wood 85.00%
Connective fibres 7.00%
Ammonium polyphosphate 8.00%
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)
k = 0.038 W/m°C at a density of 55kg/m3.
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?
NBT Pavaflex is easy to install and non-irritant to touch, and can be easily cut with most cutting tools – sharp blade, knife, wood saw, etc
Deconstruction and Re-use
Disposal/ End of Life
It is biodegradable and can also be burnt to produce heat energy
Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
There are 375 dense or 575mm Light/Dense versions for rafters centres of 400mm and 600mm respectively. They have a length of 1350mm. Stocked thicknesses: 50, 80, 100 & 140mm thick in both the 375 Dense and 575 Light. Non-Stocked thicknesses (only available in Full Pallet quantities): 575 Light x 1350mm in: 40, 60, 120, 160, 180, 200, 220 & 240mm thicknesses 575 Dense x 1350mm in: 40, 50, 6,0 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220 & 240mm thicknesses
Supplier Name
Natural Building Technologies Ltd
Contact Address
The Hanger Worminghall Road Oakley, Bucks, HP18 9UL
Telephone Number
079321311531
Email
info@natural-building.co.uk
Is this product certified?
Yes, by: Nature Plus, FSC & QMS
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
The lifespan of the building
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
