PU Europe FactsheetsApplications and characteristics of PU insulation:Differences between closed-cell and open-cellspray polyurethane (PU) foam // OCT 2013Also available in: FR / PL Applications for polyurethane insulation:Today’s solution for tomorrow’s needs // SEP 2011Also available in: CZ / DK / ES / FR / HU / NL / PL / RU The benefits of polyurethane insulation:Today's solution for tomorrow's needs // JUN 2011Also available in: CZ / DK / ES / FR / HU / IT / NL / PL / RU Polyurethan isolering eksempelsamling (DK) // SEP 2012Durability:Durability of polyurethane insulation products // NOV 11Also available in: IT / PL Impact of solar radiation on the temperature of thermal insulation materials in roof applications // SEPT 08Also available in: RU Repetitive loads on flat roofs - Requirements for the insulation layer // FEB 13Also available in: PL Water resistance of rigid polyurethane // APR 08Also available in: RU Energy efficiency:PU and Very Low Energy Buildings // SEP 2011Also available in: DK / ES / PL / RU Insulate - Tackling Climate Change Cost-effectively: Implement current legislation with ambition // APR 08 Insulate - Tackling Climate Change Cost-effectively: Taking an active approach to very low energy buildings // APR 08 13 Insulate - Tackling Climate Change Cost-effectively: More focus on support schemes // APR 08 Insulate - Tackling Climate Change Cost-effectively: Lead by example in public buildings // APR 08 Efficient Insulation - The key to effective ThermalProtection in Summer // OCT 07Environment:ISOPA factsheet on Recycling and Recovery of Polyurethanes - List of factsheet references with suggested reading material // 2012Fire safety:Fire performance of thermal insulation products in end-use conditions - Comparative fire tests to investigate the contribution of PIR & MW thermal insulation products to the fire performance of flat roofs under PV systems // JUN 22Also available in: ES, FI, IT, PL, SE Fire performance of thermal insulation products in end-use conditions - Comparative room fire tests to investigate the contribution to smoke toxicity of the building envelope versus the building content // SEP 19 Fire performance of thermal insulation products in end-use conditions -Room fire test of an insulated internal plasterboard wall // NOV 15 Fire performance of thermal insulation products in end-use conditions - Insulation of façades with external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) // NOV 15 Fire performance of thermal insulation products in end-use conditions - Roof insulation under bituminous waterproofing membranes // NOV 15 Fire resistance of timber frame wall constructions // APR 13Also available in: FI / PL Assessment of the Fire Behaviour of Insulated Steel Deck Flat Roofs // OCT 05 Fire resistance of different insulation materials in pitched roofs and timber frame walls // OCT 05 Facade Fire Test on PUR External Thermal InsulationComposite System (ETICS) // OCT 03Health:Indoor air quality and polyurethane insulation // MAR 15Also available in: ES / FI “Breathability” of building elements - Prerequisite for healthy and comfortable indoor air climate? // FEB 13Also available in: FI / PL Provisions in the CPR relating to the protection of human health and the environment // JUN 11Also available in: PL Sustainability:Environmental product declaration (EPD) for PU (PUR/PIR) in-situ foam and energy saving potential //OCT 14Also available in: ES Environmental product declaration (EPD) for PU (PUR/PIR) thermal insulation boards and energy saving potential // MAY 14Also available in: DK Life Cycle Environmental and Economic analysis of Polyurethane Insulation in Low Energy Buildings // FEB 14Also available in: ES. Version Oct 2010: FR / PL Sustainability and polyurethane insulation: Today’s solution for tomorrow’s needs // JUN 10Also available in: CZ / DK / ES / HU / NO / PL / SE Waste:Polyurethane insulation and waste management // MAR 13Also available in: DK / ES / FI / FR / PL PU Europe reportsApplications and characteristics of PU insulation:VTT Expert Services Ltd.: A Survey of the Breathable Building Structure Concept – Effects of Insulation Materials // NOV 11 PU Europe Technical Report on Thermal insulation materials made of rigid polyurethane foam (PUR/PIR) // OCT 06Also available in: NO / SE Durability:PU Europe Durability project: final report (desk research) // MAY 10 PU 10-139 A1 definition of durability and general product description: annexes // MAY 10 PU 10-139 A2 Thermal conductivity: annexes // MAY 10 PU 10-139 A3 Compressive stress: annexes // MAY 10 PU 10-139 A4 Compressive creep: annexes // MAY 10 PU 10-139 A5 Humidity and water absorption: annexes // MAY 10 PU 10-139 A6 Thickness and Dimensional Stability: annexes // MAY 10 PU 10-139 A7 Other Properties: annexes // MAY 10Energy efficiency:Revisiting EU Policy Options for Tackling Climate Change - A Social Cost-Benefit Analysis of GHG Emissions Reduction Strategies // NOV 061Fire safety:PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // Complete file // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / FI / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // Contents and disclaimer // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // Sustainable construction with polyurethane insulation // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // Fire safety in buildings // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // Impact of insulation on fire safety in buildings // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // European fire standards and national legislation // JUN 12Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // The role of insurance standards // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // The role of fire safety engineering // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL PU Europe Fire Safety Handbook // Combustibility behaviour of insulation products // JUN 20Outdated version 2014 available in: ES / PL FIGRA project: Fire grow evaluation FIGRA - mARHE - FIGRA t* // FEB O5 Determination and assessment of the continuous glowing combustionbehaviour of building products in the SBI test method // OCT 04Sustainability:Eco-profile full report for Aromatic Polyester Polyols (APP) // JUN 21 Eco-profile summary report for Aromatic Polyester Polyols (APP) // JUN 21 ISOPA Eco-profile Polyether Polyols // APR 21 ISOPA Eco-profile TDI-MDI // APR 21 PU thermal insulation spray foam (blowing agent HFO; density 40 kgm3) // FEB 19 PU thermal insulation board with aluminium facing R5 (density 31 kg/m3; thickness 11.5 cm) // AUG 14 PU thermal insulation board without facing 1kg (density 31 kg/m3; thickness 3.2 cm) // AUG 14 PU thermal insulation board without facing R1 (density 31 kg/m3; thickness 2.8 cm) // AUG 14 PU thermal insulation board without facing R5 (density 31 kg/m3; thickness 13 cm) // AUG 14 Environmental Product Declaration: Double steel sheet faced sandwich panelwith a core made of polyurethane (density 42 kg/m3; thickness 11.5 cm) // JUN 14Also available in: DK Environmental Product Declaration: PU thermal insulation spray foam (closed-cell; density 40 kg/m3) // MAR 14Also available in: ES Environmental Product Declaration: PU thermal insulation spray foam (closed-cell; density 60 kg/m3) // MAR 14 Environmental Product Declaration: PU Thermal insulation board – mineral fleece facing (R=5) // FEB14 Also available in: DK Environmental Product Declaration: PU Thermal insulation board – multi-layer facing (R=5) // FEB14 PWC for PU Europe: Environmental and economic analysis of insulation products in low energy buildings // MAY 13 Life cycle environmental and economic analysis of polyurethane insulation in low energy buildings // MAR 10 Insulation for Sustainability A Guide (XCO2) // 05