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Thermal resistance properties are from laboratory tests on 120mm thick panels.

Construction Additional coat or lining Total Thickness (mm) R(m2K/W)
Single leaf Rapidwall unfilled None 120 0.36
Single leaf Rapidwall filled
with 20MPa normal concrete		 None 120 0.25
Single leaf Rapidwall filled
with lightweight concrete		 None 120 0.6
Single leaf Rapidwall filled with
35kg/m3 and R2.5 Rockwool batts		 Standard texture finishing coats (ASTEC) on both external faces 120 1.63