Beamshield Plus – U Value Table

Indicative U-values of suspended concrete ground floors insulated with Beamshield Plus

T60 (W/m2K) T80 (W/m2K)

Perimeter: Area Ratio P/A
Beamshield Platinum Beamshield Platinum
Plus Beamshield Plus Plus Beamshield Plus

0.1 0.13 0.12 0.13 0.12

0.2 0.17 0.15 0.17 0.15

0.3 0.19 0.16 0.19 0.16

0.4 0.20 0.17 0.20 0.17

0.5 0.21 0.18 0.21 0.18

0.6 0.21 0.18 0.21 0.18

0.7 0.22 0.19 0.22 0.18

0.8 0.22 0.19 0.22 0.19

0.9 0.22 0.19 0.22 0.19

1.0 0.23 0.19 0.23 0.19

U-values as low as 0.10 can be achieved with increased thickness of Beamshield Plus

THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Approved Documents and Technical Standards specify U-value calculation for floors must be carried out to the
method detailed in BS EN 13370:1998 for exposed floors.
To calculate the U-value of a ground floor it is necessary to first calculate the exposed perimeter to area of the floor.
This is known as the P/A Ratio.
The U Value Table above shows the U-values achieved using Springvale Beamshield Plus for both T60 (for use with
a 150mm-155mm T Beam) and T80 (for use with a 175mm T Beam) T Beam ground floor systems.
The U-values achieved are ideal as a base for compliance by either the Target Uvalue or the Carbon Index
methods and easily meet the maximum permissible Uvalue of 0.7 W/m2K. Larger floors may also comply under
the Elemental method.
If you require specific floor P/A ratios calculated or assistance with compliance by Target U-value or
Carbon Index methods of compliance, please contact our Technical Advisory Service on 0845 7697452.

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