5 BRE GREEN GUIDE: ‘A’ RATING FOR ARMAFLEX MATERIALS BREEAM Category Issue ID BREEAM Requirement Credits Product Compliance Life cycle cost and service life planning Man 02 A life cycle cost and service life planning analysis of the building components and elements should be carried out in order to obtain their full information through all the life cycle. 4** Armaflex life cycle information may be part of the building analysis. The following data may be useful: - life cycle durability: restricted to the service life of the equipment or the whole building (>50 years), - restrictions: temperature range: -50°C to +110°C or -50°C to +150°C for high temperature HT/Armaflex, - recycling: non-recyclable, - costs: during installation and utilization (no costs concerned with exploitation, amortization, depreciation), - advantages for building system: cost savings for heating/cooling, More information may be found in Environmental Product Declarations 1 . Indoor air quality: Minimising sources of air pollution Hea 02 Building should meet appropriate formaldehyde and VOC emission levels at product and post construction stage. 5** Sampling, testing and evaluation of Armaflex and adhesives were performed according to ISO 16000-9. Insulation meets exemplary level emission limits 2 . - Formaldehyde ≤ 0.01 mg/m³ - Total volatile organic compounds ≤ 0.3 mg/m³ - Total semi-volatile organic compounds ≤ 0.1 mg/m³ - Category 1A and 1B carcinogens ≤ 0.001 mg/m³ Acoustic performance Hea 05 An acoustic indoor performance should be carried out by a suitably qualified acoustician in accordance to requirements and for each stage of investment: design and post construction. Noise levels should meet those set out in the relevant regulation and guidance document. 4** Armaflex can impact on building services acoustic insulation. The following data may be useful: - reduction of structure borne sound transmission: < 28 dB(A) - weighted sound absorption coefficient αw < 0.45 ArmaSound RD can impact on building services acoustic insulation. The following data may be useful: - weighted sound absorption coefficient αw 0.15 - 0.60 - noise reduction coefficient NRC < 0.75 ArmaComfort can impact on building services acoustic insulation. The following data may be useful: - reduction of structure borne sound transmission: < 14 dB(A) - weighted sound reduction index Rw < 28 Tubolit AR Fonowave & Fonoblok can impact on building services acoustic insulation. The following data may be useful: - Fonowave reduction of structure borne sound transmission: < 11 dB(A) - Fonobloc reduction of structure borne sound transmission: < 15 dB(A) Responsible sourcing of materials Mat 03 Construction products should be responsibly sourced. A responsibly sourced confirmation should be provided in the form of third party certification. 4* Armacell products are responsibly sourced, which is confirmed in our ISO 14001 certification (available on request) 3 . Insulation Mat 04 To recognise and encourage the use of thermal insulation which has a low embodied environmental impact relative to its thermal properties. Products with a positive Green Guide rating should be used. 1* Nitrile rubber insulation materials, such as Armaflex, achieve a Green Guide rating of A. A number of our Armaflex products are also covered by a tier 2 EPD according to ISO 14025, which can be used to provide a points uplift when calculating the Insulation Index. The details on the ratings and relevant Green Guide element numbers can be found at www.thegreenguide.org.uk Material efficiency Mat 06 In order to minimise materials environmental impact more efficient materials should be used during building design, procurement, construction, maintenance and end of life. 1** The product as part of the building energy system has the following efficiency features: - a service life of more than 50 years - it may be damaged only by extraordinary impacts - varied ranges (2m tubes, coils and sheet). Material waste is reduced. Reduction of noise pollution Pol 05 To reduce the likelihood of noise arising from fixed installations on the new development affecting nearby noise-sensitive buildings. A noise impact assessment in compliance with BS 7445 should be carried out for building within 800m. 1** Armaflex can impact on building services acoustic insulation. The following data may be useful: - reduction of structure borne sound transmission: < 28 dB(A) - weighted sound absorption coefficient αw < 0.45 ArmaSound RD can impact on building services acoustic insulation. The following data may be useful: - weighted sound absorption coefficient αw 0.15 - 0.60 - Noise reduction coefficient NRC < 0.75 ArmaSound Industrial Systems can be used to reduce noise levels from pipework according to ISO 15665. Thermal comfort Hea 04 A thermal comfort analysis should be carried out to assess if the indoor environment maintains comfortable conditions for building users in terms of appropriate thermal comfort levels according to CIBSE AM11 Building Energy and Environmental Modelling. 3** The product is part of systems inside the building. For energy efficiency the main parameter of the AF/Armaflex Class O product is thermal conductivity λ0°C < 0.033 W/(m·K). Armaflex low thermal conductivity together with its high water vapour diffusion resistance means it provides energy savings and reductions in heat losses over the whole lifetime of the heating/cooling system. It helps to reduce the energy output of the system, which can also prolong its service life. Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions Ene 01 An energy performance assessment should be carried out to assess building energy consumption, to an Energy Performance Ratio (ERP), during operation in comparison with the following requirements: notional building and BREEAM best practice building. 12** Energy efficient cold storage Ene 05 Greenhouse gas emissions from cold storage should be reduced by improving their energy efficiency. 2** Energy efficient equipment Ene 08 Encourage the use of energy efficient equipment to ensure optimum performance and energy savings. 2** BREEAM COMPLIANCE PRODUCT CARD BREEAM compliance product card for Armacell was prepared to help designers, architects, engineers, consultants and developers to provide clear information and to facilitate choosing the correct product. Appropriate BREEAM categories related to Armacell product features were chosen and checked. Armacell product compliance and contribution to BREEAM Categories are presented below. Armacell Armacell are manufacturers of Armaflex, closed cell foam based on synthetic rubber with antibacterial protection Microban® . Armaflex is used to insulate and protect pipes, vessels and ducts incl. elbows, fittings, flanges etc. Armacell also manufacture acoustic foam insulation products. BREEAM New Construction 2014 BREEAM is a multi-criteria scheme to assess and certify buildings. It emphasises sustainable development by promoting green, healthy and eco-friendly buildings. Features of the building which may be assessed are: materials, quality of indoor environments and energy efficiency etc. Nowadays it has become a standard in the construction industry Detailed information please refer to the documents provided by the manufacturer: 1 Environmental Product Declarations are available for AF/Armaflex Class O, Armaflex Ultima, HT/Armaflex, NH/Armaflex, AF/Armaflex and SH/Armaflex. Available from www.armacell.com/epd 2 Eurofins Product Testing A/S attestation and test report data 3 ISO 14001 certificates are available for manufacturing site in Oldham (UK), Munster (Germany), Środa Śląska (Poland) and Begur (Spain) as well as for our main polymers production. * Armacell products have a direct impact on the following categories. While using Armacell products, with other appropriate products, the credits stated above or part of these credits may be achieved. ** Armacell products have an indirect impact on the following categories. Using Armacell products with other appropriate products may contribute to achieving the credits stated or part of these credits. ** Credits are Building type dependant. www.armacell.com/uk Right - BREEAM compliance product card to help designers, architects, engineers, consultants and developers register the correct product, available at: www.armaflex-greenguide.co.uk GREEN GUIDE The BRE (Building Research Establishment) has now added pipe insulation products to their green guide to specification; with nitrile rubber insulation products, including ArmaFlex materials,receiving an A rating. The Green Guide ratings compare the environmental impact of construction products on a scale of A+ to E, with A+ referring to products with the lowest environmental impact and E rated products having a high impact. An A rating for nitrile rubber insulation validates the low environmental impact of ArmaFlex, helping specifiers to deliver sustainable buildings. Green Guide ratings are determined by a number of factors, taking into account the whole lifecycle of the product, from manufacture to disposal: A summary of the ratings for nitrile rubber products can be found online at www.thegreenguide.org.uk. 1. Climate Change 2. Water Extraction 3. Mineral Resource Extraction 4. Stratoshpheric Ozone Depletion 5. Human Toxicity 6. Ecotoxicity to Freshwater and Land 7. Nuclear Waste 8. Waste Disposal 9. Fossil Fuel Depletion 10. Eutrophication 11. Photochemical Ozone Creation 12. Acidification