The KORE Insulation Quiz

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1/10 Questions

CWI is used in?
- Floor
- Roof
- Wall

About This Quiz

The KORE Insulation Quiz assesses knowledge on EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation, focusing on its properties, recyclability, and thermal efficiency. This quiz is ideal for learners interested in building materials and sustainable construction practices.

2.

Thermal Bridging occurs in the following areas
- Wall, Floor & Roof Junctions
- Breaks around Windows & Doors
- Breaks around cable and plumbing services
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

A thermal bridge occurs whenever there is a break in a building’s envelope. You can find these breaks around windows and doors, around services like cables and plumbing, and at common junctions such as the wall, roof and floor. A thermal bridge is essentially a way for heat and energy to escape from the building, making insulation less effective.

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3.

A U-Value refers to the Thermal Resistance of a buildings element?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True, u-values measured in W/m²·K, measures the rate of heat transfer through an assembly. The lower the U-Value the better insulated the building element is, for example the wall or floor.

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4.

EPS Insulation is not recyclable?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

KORE'S EPS is infinitely recyclable. This sustainable material will last the lifetime of a building, and can be recycled for other uses such as product packaging.

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5.

What insulation upgrades can you apply to your existing build?
- Wall Insulation
- Floor Insulation
- Roof Insulation
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

When retrofitting an existing building, you can upgrade the wall, floor and roof insulation

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6.

Part ________ 2019 houses the Building Regulations surrounding Insulation

Correct Answer
L

Explanation
Part L 2019 conservation of fuel and energy dwellings sets out the requirements of insulation in new and existing buildings.

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7.

High quality insulation is required to meet Passive House standards?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True, to achieve Passive House Certification from the Passive House Institute, a house must be constructed with thermal insulation achieving a U-Value of 0.15 or less. All which can be achieved with KORE Insulation

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8.

EPS stands for Expanded ________

Correct Answer
Polystyrene

Explanation
EPS stands for Expanded Polystyrene. Polystyrene is a type of plastic that is commonly used for packaging and insulation purposes. Expanded Polystyrene refers to the process in which the polystyrene material is expanded and molded into various shapes and forms. This expanded form of polystyrene is lightweight, rigid, and has excellent thermal insulation properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as packaging materials, disposable food containers, and building insulation.

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9.

EPS is made of 98% air?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

EPS, also know as airpop, is a light weight, sustainable product made of 98% air

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10.

KORE manufacture the following products, please tick all applicable
- Wall Insulation
- Floor Insulation
- Roof Insulation
- EPS product packaging
- Void Formers
- EPS for Marine Applications
- EPS blocks for art work, tv and movie sets
Correct Answer(s)

A. Wall Insulation
A. Floor Insulation
A. Roof Insulation
A. EPS product packaging
A. Void Formers
A. EPS for Marine Applications
A. EPS blocks for art work, tv and movie sets

Explanation

KORE manufacture wall, floor and roof insulation, as well as void formers for civil applications and non insulation products such as product packaging, EPS for marine applications and EPS for art work, movie and tv sets

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