Ecowarm offers Supernova Silver cavity wall insulation - an NSAI approved, high performance, low cost cavity wall insulation system that is quick and clean to install. Supernove is the only cavity wall insulation that meets Ecowarm's required standards.
Supernova Silver… High Performance, Low Cost
Supernova Silver is a bonded bead insulation injected into the wall cavity of new and existing buildings. The bead repels moisture, preventing it from transfering across to the inner leaf of the cavity wall but still allows the cavity to breathe. Supernova improves the thermal performance of the wall while maintaining the technical performance of the cavity.
Why Use Supernova Silver?
High Performance
Installing Supernova cavity wall insulation results in an immediate reduction in U-Values which means you start saving money instantly. U-Values of 0.27W/m2K or better can be achieved with a 100mm cavity.
The table on the right shows the U-values achieved when an un-insulated cavity wall is filled with EcoBead Platinum blown bead cavity wall insulation. The typical U-value of an un-insulated cavity wall is 1.70 W/m2K. The image below shows the u-value achieved using Supernova Silver when compared against conventional bead or fibre.
Supernova Silver's high performance allows for the option of minimal wall thicknesses utilising materials that are traditional including dense block. There is no reduction in performance from moisture retention, there are no cold spots above doors and windows where DPC prevent boards being fitted and Supernova Silver cavity wall insulation is guaranteed to sustain its thermal performance over the lifetime of the building.
Quick And Clean Installation
Installing Supernova Silver is incredibly fast and produces no waste. It is just as suitable for new build as it is for improving the thermal performance of existing buildings.
Several 22mm holes are drilled strategically in the cavity walls and the bead is pumped in at these points with the binding agent added at the point of entry. Holes are drilled from the outside of the building for retrofitting existing homes. New homes are usually drilled from the inside.
Effective For The Life Of The Building
The thermal insulation properties of Supernova Silver will remain effective for the life of the building. The insulation will not crack nor settle and is resistant to attack from bacteria, moulds and fungi and will not provide nutrient value for insects or vermin. It is also non-toxic and non-irritant.
Allows Wall Cavity To Breathe
Every bead has a single point of contact with each of the surrounding beads, allowing the cavity to breathe and any moisture penetrating the outer leaf to drain away immediately.
Better Thermal Conductivity
Supernova Silver offers improved thermal insulation over convemtional insulation. Built in infrared reflectors virtually eliminate the effects of thermal radiation.
Supernova And The Environment
Between one third and one half of the heat loss from a typical home is through the walls. Supernova Silver can reduce this heat loss by up to 70%, reducing energy bills and CO2 emissions. Supernova Silver exceeds Building Regulations requirements (designed to reduce energy consumption) when injected into a 100mm cavity.