Advice

Choosing PIR thickness: 20mm, 30mm or 40mm?

Which PIR board fits your renovation? Differences between 20, 30 and 40 mm — and when mineral wool is better.

By Andre Hassler

5 min leestijd

PIR 20/30/40 mm

PIR 20mm, 30mm or 40mm? Short answer: pick the thinnest board that reaches your target Rd within the available build-up. We stock 20, 30 and 40 mm PIR at about 0.60 × 1.20 m.

When 20 mm?

Renovations with little space — floor, lining wall, roof detail.

When 30 or 40 mm?

More insulation per board when the structure allows it. 40 mm is the thicker standard when height allows.

PIR or stone/glass wool?

PIR wins on heat per millimetre. Mineral wool wins on sound. Shop: insulation. Positioning: buy insulation.

FAQ

Is 20 mm PIR enough?

Often yes for top-up insulation or tight spaces; for new-build targets you usually need more thickness or layers.