The requirement for a Vapour Control Layer depends on the area you are insulating to prevent moisture from reaching cold surfaces. Roofs: Generally required for "Cold Roofs" (insulation between rafters) to protect timber. It is often not required for "Warm Roofs" where insulation is above the deck, provided the joints are foil-taped. Walls: Almost always required in timber or metal stud walls. The VCL prevents warm, humid indoor air from condensing against the cold outer structure. Floors: Usually not required as a separate layer if the Celotex is laid over a Damp Proof Membrane (DPM) and the joints are taped, as the DPM stops ground moisture. In all cases, ensure you use aluminium foil tape on all board joins. Always consult a Building Control officer to confirm your specific design meets current thermal and moisture regulations.
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Key Features
- {{home}} Low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
- {{public}} Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
Technical Specification
| URN: | 3001017 |
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| Brand: | Celotex |
| Application: | Floors, Walls, and Roofs |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage: | Indoor |
| Material Type: | PIR (Polyisocyanurate) |
| Thickness: | 100mm |
| Width: | 1200mm |
| Length: | 2400mm |
| Weight: | 11.95kg |
| Sales Unit: | Board |
| Sales Unit Coverage: | 2.88m2 |
| Fire Rating: | Euroclass F |
| Thermal Conductivity: | 0.022W/mK |
| Compressive Strength: | 140kPa |
| Density: | 31kg/m3 |
| Certification: | BBA Approved (25/7318) |
| Product Standard: | BS EN 13165 |
| Facing: | Low Emissivity Foil (Both Sides) |
| Edge: | Square |
| Manufacturer's Reference: | GA4100 |
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Product Overview
Foil-faced PIR insulation board, measuring 100mm in thickness for use in floors, walls, and roofs.
Manufactured as part of the GA4000 range, it is intended for general application, meaning it can be confidently specified across a broad spectrum of build-ups without the need for specialist products.
The board consists of a rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) core faced with low-emissivity foil on both sides. This construction provides excellent thermal resistance, helping to reduce heat loss through the building fabric while also acting as a vapour control layer.
At 100mm thick, the most widely used thickness in the GA range, it is sized to fit most standard cavities and joist depths, making it straightforward to integrate into typical construction details.
Features & Benefits
- Thermal conductivity (0.022 W/m·K): Reduces the thickness required to meet U-value targets.
- Low-emissivity foil facings: Reflect radiant heat across cavity air spaces, improving overall efficiency.
- GA4000 range (general application): Suitable for versatile use across roofs, walls, and floors.
- Rigid PIR core: Lightweight yet robust, easy to cut and install with standard tools.
- Moisture resistance: Closed-cell core prevents water uptake and preserves thermal performance.
- Environmental credentials: Zero ODP, low GWP blowing agent, and BRE Green Guide Rating A.
- BBA certified (17/5405, 16/5352): Independent assurance of performance across roofs, walls, and floors.
- Board size 2400 × 1200mm: Supplied in the industry-standard sheet size for insulation, ensuring compatibility across typical build-ups.
- Thickness 100mm: Popular and practical size for achieving strong thermal performance in standard build-ups.
Applications
- General insulation: Versatile board suitable for a wide range of domestic and commercial applications.
- Beam and block flooring: Maximum efficiency 100mm PIR boards are installed over the structural floor to provide a continuous thermal barrier beneath sand and cement or liquid screeds.
- Concrete slab and oversite floors: High compressive strength enables boards to be laid directly over or under ground-bearing slabs to ensure the lowest possible U-values in new-build construction.
- Suspended timber floors: Rigid boards are cut-to-fit and friction-supported between floor joists to significantly reduce heat loss through ventilated sub-floor voids.
- Concrete slab overlays: Standard 100mm thickness allows for the upgrade of existing concrete floors to provide a thermal barrier equivalent to modern new-build specifications.
- Underfloor heating systems: Reflective foil facers on both sides of the board enhance the efficiency of underfloor heating by reflecting heat upwards into the living space.
- Timber frame wall insulation: Maximum efficiency 100mm PIR boards are friction-fitted between timber studs to ensure the highest possible thermal ratings in wall assemblies.
- Masonry wall dry-lining: Flagship 100mm boards are fixed to the internal face of solid or cavity masonry walls to provide a thermal barrier equivalent to modern new-build specifications.
- Pitched roof insulation: Full-thickness 100mm boards are installed between or over rafters to create a high-specification, regulation-compliant thermal envelope.
- Flat roof insulation: High compressive strength allows for installation beneath a waterproof membrane or over a structural deck to provide the ultimate thermal solution for the roof covering.
- Summerhouse and garden room insulation: High-performance 0.022 W/mK thermal conductivity provides maximum heat retention within timber stud walls and roof rafters.
- Conservatory warm-roof conversions: Optimum 100mm thickness enables roof structures to meet or exceed Part L U-value requirements during solid-roof upgrades.
Installation Guidance
- Measuring and cutting: Measure the aperture accurately and cut the board using a fine-toothed saw or sharp knife for a tight friction fit.
- Positioning and fixing: Place the board securely against the substrate or between structural members, ensuring no gaps are left between adjacent boards.
- Sealing joints: Apply high-quality aluminium foil tape to all board joints to maintain the integrity of the vapour control layer.
- Mechanical attachment: Use appropriate insulation fixings or adhesive as specified by the project requirements to secure boards to walls or ceilings.
- Fire lining (wall applications): Ensure the insulation used in wall applications is covered with a fire-rated lining, such as 12.5mm plasterboard, to meet safety requirements.
Compliance & Performance
- Thermal conductivity: Achieves a declared Lambda value of 0.022 W/mK in accordance with BS EN 13165.
- Compressive strength: Rated at ≥140 kPa when tested to BS EN 826, making it suitable for floor applications subject to light loads.
- UK Building Regulations Part L: Helps meet Part L (Fuel and Power) requirements; however, 100mm may require additional layers to meet specific new-build U-value targets.
- UK Building Regulations Part B: Rated as Euroclass E in accordance with BS EN 13501-1; this material is combustible and must be installed behind a fire-rated lining in wall applications.
- UK Building Regulations Part C: Requires the use of a separate Vapour Control Layer (VCL) and taped joints in many applications to prevent interstitial condensation as per Part C (Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture).
- Environmental impact: Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP) during the manufacturing process.
- Important note: UK Building Regulations vary by project and location; always consult a Building Control Officer or Architect to confirm this thickness meets the legal U-value requirements for your specific build.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers consistently praise the Celotex GA4100 for its ease of cutting and fitting, particularly in summerhouse, loft conversion and extension projects. Several reviewers highlight how cleanly the boards slot between studs and rafters with minimal waste. Delivery speed and condition on arrival are frequently mentioned, with buyers noting boards arrived undamaged and on schedule. Trade professionals and DIYers alike rate the thermal performance highly, with multiple customers reporting noticeable improvements in room temperature. The competitive pricing compared to other PIR boards is a recurring positive, with several repeat buyers citing Materials Market as their preferred supplier.
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Delivery charges vary by product category and order value. Items may ship from different suppliers and arrive separately, so delivery charges can be shown per part of your order at checkout.
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Core Delivery charges apply only when all products in an order that have equivalents are accepted as such. If even one product cannot be substituted with an equivalent, the entire order will not qualify for Core Delivery charges.
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| Over £400 ex. VAT | £55 ex. VAT |
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If your address is in one of these areas, we will contact you before processing your order to confirm any additional costs. We do not currently offer delivery outside the UK mainland.
What to expect on delivery day
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- Many building materials arrive on large vehicles. If access is restricted, a specialist vehicle such as a HIAB may be required and could incur an additional charge.
Why delivery can cost more than typical parcel delivery
Building materials often travel on larger vehicles and usually carry fewer drops per run than parcel networks. That is why delivery charges can be higher than standard e-commerce shipping.
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Customer Reviews
Friendly customer service team to help me with my order
Celotex is my first choice PIR board. Price and delivery times from Materials Market was great, thanks.
Part of a summerhouse I built. I found them really easy to cut to fit into walls and then they slotted in nicely with some insulation tape to keep them in places and ensure there we no gaps anywhere.
5-star insulation and a 5-star service
Great product. You decent get coverage with each board and they are so lightweight, making them easy to transport around the building. Materials Market customer service was fantastic as well.
I used this in a suspended floor at home. It took a bit of time for me to fully install, but the boards are simple to cut and slide relatively easily in-between the beams. It's a good product and I'd recommend it.
Great board and great service. I'll buy again
Good product for the job
Managed to get a good rate after I spoke with someone over the phone
Not the first time I've this from these guys, and won't be the last. Spot on every time.
Boards are lightweight to move around the job
Used this under some floorboards, simple to handle and install.
Managed to grab this at a good price compared to other websites
I used this in my roof rafters ahead of the winter
The delivery driver was really nice when he dropped the boards off
5 star product. Service was great as well
Excellent service and board
Came as expected and easier to cut with a hand saw than I first thought
On time and customer service was good to help resolve a small issue
Top service. The boards came on time for my project
light and simple insulation to work with
Used this is in a partition wall and found them easy to cut. Delivered quick, with a cheap price
arrived as described and expected
These easily slid in under the boards of my ground floors
Thanks - came on time for my work
I bought these for a big timber framed floor system job, arrived on time and the customer service team were really helpful.
Great product, easy to work with and meet all national building regulations
Simple to install in the timber rafters for my loft conversion
Competitive price, fast delivery, and good quality product. Great insulation.
Used this product between timber joists and timber rafters and it worked wonderfully. Loft is now incredibly toasty. Shipping costs were free after £500 spend.
So cheap! Much cheaper than getting it at my local Travis Perkins
My rooms were warmer after I installed the insulation
My rooms were warmer after I installed the insulation
Easy to install and manoeuvre
Easy to cut and fit into walls
Excellent insulation!
Used in steel framed systems. Great insulation board!
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Questions and Answers
Do I need a vapour barrier with Celotex?
Can Celotex be used in a garden room?
Yes, it can be used in garden rooms because it provides high thermal efficiency in a thin profile, helping keep the space warm in winter and cool in summer. It is commonly used in floors, walls, and roofs to meet modern comfort standards.
What U-value does 100mm Celotex achieve?
On its own, the board has a thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/mK, which is highly efficient for its thickness. The total U-value depends on the entire build-up (including brick, air gaps, and plasterboard) rather than just the insulation alone. For a professional calculation on an application you must use a SAP assessor or architect to perform a formal U-value calculation.
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