ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has announced the launch of a new flexible insulation product for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors, called IndiBreathe Flex, as part of a partnership with IndiNature.
IndiBreathe Flex is described as a ‘breathable, natural high performance thermal and acoustic insulation that helps to regulate humidity within a building structure for better indoor air quality’. The insulation material has received BBA Approval Inspection Testing Certification (24/7266) for timber frame, pitched roof constructions, and suspended timber intermediate floors and ground floors.
Ecological Building Systems said IndiBreathe Flex provides ‘superior’ thermal performance with a low thermal conductivity of 0.039 W/mK and ‘excellent’ overheating protection for buildings during summer.
Technical director Niall Crosson said, “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with IndiNature to offer architects, builders, contractors and homeowners a truly sustainable solution for creating energy efficient, comfortable and healthy indoor environments. The BBA Certificate provides reassurance to self-builders, architects and contractors that this natural insulation product will perform effectively over the long term when installed according to guidelines.
“IndiBreathe Flex epitomises the resource-efficient use of raw materials like jute and locally sourced hemp, with a carbon negative footprint from cradle to gate, creating a thermal insulation material with unique characteristics that outperform many synthetic alternatives.”
As the sole UK and Ireland distributor of IndiBreathe Flex, Ecological Building Systems offers the insulation material in a range of standard sizes and thicknesses.
Scott Simpson, IndiNature co-founder & CTO, added, “At IndiNature we’re proud to supply healthy, low carbon products manufactured in the UK and made from natural hemp fibres grown on UK farms. The addition of jute fibres from recycled coffee bags in IndiBreathe Flex offers an option for a lighter flexi-batt insulation with excellent performance and is also part of our commitment to taking care of the environment by reducing waste.”
