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Styropool
£12.27 – £37.24
Styropool is made from Ravatherm XPS (extruded polystyrene, formerly known as Styrofoam) and is available in three different grades to meet the needs of a wide range of swimming pool types and depths.
- Provides a long-term solution for insulating swimming pools, helping to create energy efficient pools with low running costs
- Achieves thermal resistance up to 4.83 WmK
- Large quantities in stock in our Sheffield warehouse
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| Product | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Unit of Sale | Price (ex. VAT) | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £12.27 | 021331 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 75 | Each | £16.94 | 021332 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 100 | Each | £21.67 | 021333 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 150 | Each | £30.36 | 021335 | |
| Styropool 500 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £14.08 | 021336 | |
| Styropool 500 | 1250 | 600 | 75 | Each | £19.47 | 021337 | |
| Styropool 700 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £19.86 | 021338 | |
| Styropool 700 | 1250 | 600 | 100 | Each | £37.24 | 021339 |
| Product | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Unit of Sale | Price (ex. VAT) | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £12.27 | 021331 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 75 | Each | £16.94 | 021332 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 100 | Each | £21.67 | 021333 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 150 | Each | £30.36 | 021335 | |
| Styropool 500 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £14.08 | 021336 | |
| Styropool 500 | 1250 | 600 | 75 | Each | £19.47 | 021337 | |
| Styropool 700 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £19.86 | 021338 | |
| Styropool 700 | 1250 | 600 | 100 | Each | £37.24 | 021339 |
| Product | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Unit of Sale | Price (ex. VAT) | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £12.27 | 021331 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 75 | Each | £16.94 | 021332 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 100 | Each | £21.67 | 021333 | |
| Styropool 300 | 1250 | 600 | 150 | Each | £30.36 | 021335 | |
| Styropool 500 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £14.08 | 021336 | |
| Styropool 500 | 1250 | 600 | 75 | Each | £19.47 | 021337 | |
| Styropool 700 | 1250 | 600 | 50 | Each | £19.86 | 021338 | |
| Styropool 700 | 1250 | 600 | 100 | Each | £37.24 | 021339 |
Styropool can help create energy efficient pools with low running costs whilst also meeting current Building Regulations. The benefits include:
- Excellent thermal performance in order to meet your project thermal requirements
- High compressive strength, making it ideal for insulating the base and retaining walls of a swimming pool
- Exceptionally low water absorption and can be installed directly below concrete
- Supplied from our Sheffield warehouse for collection or delivery throughout the UK
We pride ourselves on our high level of quality & service and all our products are manufactured to British Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2015. We keep extensive stocks at our Sheffield warehouse close to Junction 31 off the M1, ready for collection or distribution across the UK.
Technical
Our experienced technical team will work with you to determine the best Styropool solution to ensure that your swimming pool meets Building Regulations.
Styropool is available in three different grades to meet the needs of a wide range of swimming pool types and sizes:
| Grade | Compressive Strength | Design Load |
|---|---|---|
| Styropool 300 | 300 kN/m2 | 130 kN/m2. |
| Styropool 500 | 500 kN/m2 | 180 kN/m2. |
| Styropool 700 | 700 kN/m2 | 250 kN/m2. |
Typical Example
Rectangular Pool: 10m x 5m
Area: 50m2
Perimeter: 30LM
P/A = 0.6
Pool Depth: 1.5m
Construction: 200mm concrete on to Styropool insulation with 100mm Styropool 300 in the walls and 100mm Styropool 300 in the floor.
U value: 0.24 w/m24K
The design load is that load on the insulation which will give a maximum compression of 2% after 50 years.
Styropool is manufactured from extruded polystyrene and is blown using recycled CO2. Styropool has Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero and Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than five. It is 100% recyclable.
Styropool offers exceptionally low water absorption with less than 0.5% after 28 days immersion.
Styropool and Building Regulations
Building Regulations Part L1A 2010 requires a swimming pool that is part of a dwelling to achieve a minimum thermal performance, equivalent to a U value of 0.25 W/m2K. The U Value is derived from a combination of variables including:
Ground Type
Differences between soil type may impact on the calculation.
Pool Construction Method
Every material component contributes to the overall U value and this will vary from project to project.
Structural Demands
This will determine the grade of Styropool and its associated thermal performance.
P/A Ratio
Where P is the perimeter and A is the pool area. The higher the P/A ratio the more insulation required.
Pool Shape
The shape of the pool will impact the P/A ratio where the pool area is constant.
Depth of Pool
The greater the depth the better the U value.
Insulation location
Styropool can be installed below the structural element of the swimming pool. The closer the insulation is to the heating source, the faster the insulation will respond and the pool temperature will rise faster but decline faster when the heat source is switched off. When located below the structural element, it will create a heat sink and therefore once at temperature the pool will have a much slower heat loss if the source is switched off.
Physical Properties
| Styropool Grade | Compressive Strength kN/m2 | Design Load kN/m2 | Length mm | Width mm | Edge Detail | Standard Thickness mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 300 | 130 | 1250 | 600 | Butt | 50,75,100,125,150 |
| 500 | 500 | 180 | 1250 | 600 | Shiplap | 50,75 |
| 700 | 700 | 250 | 1250 | 600 | Shiplap | 50, 100 |
Thermal Resistance m2K/W
| Thickness | Styropool 300 | Styropool 500 | Styropool 700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1.43 | 1.39 | 1.39 |
| 75 | 2.14 | 1.97 | **** |
| 100 | 2.78 | **** | 2.63 |
| 125 | 3.47 | **** | **** |
| 150 | 4.17 | **** | **** |
Technical Properties
| Mechanical Properties | NORM | UNIT | Styropool 300 | Styropool 500 | Styropool 700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressive Strength @ deformation or yield | BS EN 826 | kN/m2 | 300 | 500 | 700 |
| Desgin Load max. 2% deformation @ 50 years | BS EN 1606 | kN/m2 | 130 | 180 | 250 |
| Water Absorption Properties | NORM | UNIT | Styropool 300 | Styropool 500 | Styropool 700 |
| Dimensional Stability 48hrs@23C & 90%RH | BS EN 1604 | % | < 2 | < 2 | |
| Dimensional Stability 48hrs@70C & 90%RH | % | < 3 | < 5 | < 5 | |
| Dimensional Stability under load | BS EN 1605 | < 5 | < 5 | ||
| Reaction to fire | BS EN 13501-1 | Euroclass E | E | E | |
| Misc Properties | NORM | UNIT | Styropool 300 | Styropool 500 | Styropool 700 |
| Water pick-up - immersion of full board (28 days) | BS EN 12087 | vol % | < 0.4 | < 0.4 | < 0.5 |
| - diffusion | BS EN 12088 | vol % | > 3 | < 3 | |
| - freeze/thaw | BS EN 12091 | vol % | < 0.5 | < 1 | |
| Water vapour diffusion (µ-value) | BS EN 12086 | 185 | 150-210 | 150-210 |
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Delivery & Collections
Delivery
The delivery charge is shown once you enter your delivery postcode in the shopping cart. All our deliveries are sent via our courier networks and require a signature upon receipt. Ravatherm XPS products are delivered on pallets (or in boxes where indicated) for protection of the product. As such, please be advised that access by large vehicles may be required. Our deliveries take place between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday, however we can arrange for special delivery instructions or times at an extra cost. Please call us on 0114 275 2881 to arrange.
For deliveries to post-codes AB, IV, KW, PA, PH, FK, DD, LD, BA, SP, SO, GU, RH, ME, TN, CT, BN, PO, BH, EX, TA, DT, EX, TQ, PL, TR, SA, DA, SE1, WC1, WC2, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, W1, a surcharge will be added to the total cost once the postcode is entered in the delivery address fields. For non-mainland post-codes e.g. BT, GY it will be necessary to contact us on 0114 275 2881 for the delivery charge. In this case, a member of our sales team will process your order, and collect credit card details manually.
Delivery Timescales
Our XPS products are normally delivered within 5-10 working days. Special delivery arrangements can be organised prior to order with our Sales Office on 0114 275 2881
We may contact you if we are unable to meet the specified delivery date. Where you wish to add special instructions to your order, this may delay the delivery.
Collections
Your order can be collected free of charge from our distribution depot located just 3 minutes’ drive from junction 31 of the M1 in Sheffield.
The collection address is: Units 6-8 Waleswood Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield S26 5PY A location map can be found here.
After you have placed and paid for your order, we need time to prepare it for you. Your order registers on our system shortly after payment is made online. You will receive an email confirming your order/payment. Please follow these steps after receiving your email confirmation.
Please call 0114 275 2881 to arrange a collection time and date: (Our collection point is open during the following times – 8.30am to 4pm Mon – Thursday and 8.30am to 2pm on Fridays)
You will require your emailed order reference to be able to make a collection, please use this reference in all correspondence.
A VAT Invoice will be sent by post after goods have been delivered / collected.
Help
If you need assistance with your order, please contact us on 0114 275 2881
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