DECK-VQ® - THE VIP PANEL THAT INSULATES AREAS OUT OF BOUNDS TO TRADITIONAL SOLUTIONS

Deck-VQ^® is Recticel’s pioneering response to customer demand for super-slim, ultra-high thermal performance insulation that maximises comfort and protection in limited space. Suitable for a wide range of flat-roof and terrace applications where insulation build-up thickness is an issue, Deck-VQ^® ensures the most complex refurbishment projects can be completed without costly, time-structural changes. When space is at a premium, Deck-VQ^® is the premium insulation solution that succeeds where traditional products fail.

Designed by Recticel’s renowned Research and Development team, Deck-VQ^® is based on four modular flat roof sizes: 1200x600mm, 1200x300mm; 600x600mm; 600x300mm, with two thicknesses of 45mm and 60mm. Despite its slender form, its 60mm board delivers a thermal performance of 0.008 W/mK (45mm: 0.009 W/mK) whilst its VIP core provides a Lambda value of 0.006 W/mK. As an example of the U-value Deck-VQ^® achieves in certain applications, a 60mm board attains 0.17 W/mK.

The need to produce thinner insulation solutions whilst delivering even higher thermal performance is growing for renovations – a requirement which Recticel achieves with its vacuum insulation panels. VIPs are the best available insulation on the commercial market but by their nature, should they become damaged due to puncture, it would severely affect their insulation performance. VIP technology awareness has become more widespread in the UK construction sector in recent times. It led to VIP manufacturers being urged by industry members to create a product that contractors found simple to install and wouldn’t damage easily.

Superior product – first-class delivery

A wealth of scientific research and industry knowledge has gone into making the installation of Deck-VQ^® as straightforward and convenient as possible. Deck-VQ^® offers an extremely high insulation value and long-term performance whilst maintaining the existing roof structure, thereby avoiding costly modification and increasing on-site costs. It also helps maintain the floor level for windows, doors and roofing details. As part of its superior service provision, Recticel’s technical teams provide a bespoke project specific layout to ensure the insulation fits before it even arrives on site. Deck-VQ^® is compatible with adhered single-ply membranes and bituminous systems, meaning it can be used with existing construction technologies. Deck-VQ^® VIPs are fully protected, making them easy to transport and store on site.

By enabling occupiers to install quality insulation in limited-space areas out-of-bounds to other products, Deck-VQ^® provides a cost-effective way of adding value to a building. Ideal for creating interiors which thrive and excel in terms of comfort and wellbeing, the panel’s superior thermal credentials come to the fore in enabling even the most complex projects to be carried out in a time and cost-effective manner by reducing on-site working times and materials.

Future innovation

Recticel is carrying-out development processes in order to assess how VIP technology can be utilised in other construction applications. This vital research will help confirm the company’s belief that there is ample opportunity for this high-performing, space-saving insulation to be used elsewhere in the building’s fabric. This process is part of the Recticel Research and Development team’s concerted ambition to bring further innovative solutions to market in the very near future.