QuadCore LEC has been developed specifically to help reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings it is used on. Using comparative Lifecycle Assessment Data (LCA) data to the EN15804-A2:2019 standard, this breakthrough in insulated panel technology demonstrates a 21% reduction* in embodied carbon in modules A1-A3 (product stage) for QuadCore AWP in a 100mm thickness. The first products in the QuadCore LEC range are now available in the UK and Irish markets.

*Quadcore AWP LEC LCA shows a 21% reduction in LCA modules A1 – A3 (product stage) when compared to existing Quadcore AWP LCA to the EN15804-A2:2019 standard for a 100mm thickness. The EPDs for QuadCore AWP LEC, QuadCore KS1000RW LEC and QuadCore Coldstore LEC are verified by a third party and available for download on EPD Hub’s website. The 21% reduction for QuadCore AWP LEC is achieved through raw material changes to the steel. When comparing modules A-C (product stage, construction process stage, use stage, end of life stage) the overall reduction is 15%.

No, these are two different products. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) typically feature an engineered timber facing, such as OSB or particle board, and can be used either freestanding or as a cladding solution. In contrast, insulated panels feature a metal facing (usually steel composite) and can only be used in cladding applications. 

Sometimes referred to as composite or sandwich panels, insulated panels are made up of an insulated core bonded between an external metal facing, which forms the weather barrier, and an interior metal skin, which acts as a vapour barrier. These facings are typically made from a steel composite. Together, these elements form a robust, single-component panel, factory engineered with precision jointing to ensure the highest levels of airtightness and insulation.  

Their versatility means that insulated panels can be seen on just about any type of building, including schools, hospitals, shops, distribution centres and other industrial buildings.

Our panels simplify and speed up installation as they are fixed directly to the supporting steelwork without the need to install multiple layers. Unlike wet trades, panelised construction is not weather-dependent, allowing for a predictable build and enabling the building envelope to be made weathertight more quickly. Additionally, because the rigid insulation is an integral part of the insulated panel, you can achieve excellent insulation continuity with no risk of sagging, slumping or missing insulation. 

The single-component nature of insulated panels makes them ideal for refurbishment projects. As well as offering excellent insulation performance, they also allow for:

• minimal disruption; 
• a rapid refurbishment programme;
• a range of aesthetic options; and
• a safe, secure, low-maintenance solution.

Kingspan insulated panel systems are available with integrated daylighting, as well as specialist fabrications. This means you can get a complete, highly efficient building envelope from one supplier.

Our panels do not require regular maintenance, making them an easy and cost-effective way to lower a building’s energy use. However, we recommend annual checks and cleaning, and for repair works to be carried out when signs of damage are visible to protect the substrate from corrosion.

Kingspan insulated panels use our self-blended QuadCore insulation, which represents the latest developments in closed cell insulation technology.