Insulation thickness is a simple way to choose insulation based on the depth of the space you need to fill. This allows you to select the most appropriate material or product range to deliver the performance you need for that required depth. That makes it easier to match the insulation to structures and cavities without forcing or compressing it.
Insulation by thickness means selecting an insulating material that matches a required depth. The required depth typically depends on the size of timber or steel framing members. It is also determined by UK Building Regulations and target U-values, as well as existing construction constraints that cannot be altered.
To work properly, insulation must fit the space for which it is designed. If it is thinner than the void, heat can escape around it. If fibrous insulation is over-compressed, the trapped air structure is reduced, leading to a drop in performance. So thickness matters just as much as the material itself.
This approach applies to all insulation types. Mineral wool slabs, glass wool rolls, blown fibre, phenolic foam, PIR, EPS, XPS, and aerogel products are all installed to set depths, and so they can be used correctly in different parts of a building.
Insulation comes in these common depths:
Insulation Wholesale stocks insulation thicknesses from 2mm right up to 200mm. Manufacturing constraints and performance requirements determine the depth ranges for each material.
Typical available ranges include:
This wide range allows insulation by thickness to work across refurbishments, extensions, and new builds without structural redesign.
You can buy insulation by thickness from Insulation Wholesale. We stock multiple materials across a full depth range, so you can choose the material that best fits your construction build-up, without compromising. Our team helps match insulation thickness to your application, whether for floors, walls, roofs, or specialist applications. We supply UK stock and support both trade and DIY customers with clear advice and reliable delivery.
There is no single “best” insulation thickness. The right choice depends on the space available, the target U‑value, and the material used. A thinner high‑performance foam can outperform a thicker fibrous product, while deeper mineral wool can give better sound control and fire resistance. Choose the thickest insulation that fits without compression while complying with UK Building Regulations.
Yes, you may combine materials - as long as they are compatible and correctly detailed. You can combine a rigid board layer with mineral wool of the same depth to improve thermal control and sound absorption, for example. The key is to maintain continuity with no air gaps. Do a full vapour control and condensation risk assessment before combining materials.
100mm Isover Acoustic Partition Insulation Roll is a glass mineral wooldesigned to reduce sound transmission between walls and floors, creating quieter and more comfortable spaces.
100mm Isover CWS 32 Cavity Wall Slab offers excellent thermal insulation for cavity walls, effectively reducing heat loss and boosting energy efficiency. Lightweight and easy to install, it delivers reliable, long-lasting performance.
100mm Isover CWS 36 Cavity Wall Slab offers excellent thermal insulation for cavity walls, effectively reducing heat loss and boosting energy efficiency. Lightweight and easy to install, it delivers reliable, long-lasting performance.
100mm Isover Spacesaver Insulation Loft Roll is an efficient and easy-to-install solution for insulating loft spaces, designed to enhance energy efficiency and home comfort.
100mm Acoustic Insulation Roll from Knauf is a Glass Mineral Wool roll, designed for use in internal wall and floor applications, to offer sound absorption and noise reduction properties.
100mm ODE Insulation Acoustic Roll is designed to reduce sound transmission, making it an ideal solution for creating quieter indoor environments. Its flexible and simple-to-install design effectively absorbs sound, making it perfect for both residential and commercial spaces.
100mm ODE Insulation Loft Roll is a highly effective thermal loft solution for improving home energy efficiency. Made from eco-friendly materials, it offers a simple and effective way to improve comfort while lowering energy costs.
100mm Rockwool Flexi has been designed as a multi-use, dual-purpose acoustic and thermal mineral wool insulation with a unique flexible edge along one side. It is suitable for use all over the home, in pitched roof rafters, framed external walls, internal partitions, intermediate floors, separating walls and floors, and timber suspended ground floors.
100mm Rockwool RW3 Slabs can be applied to an array of general building applications for acoustic, thermal and fire protection of partition walls, ceilings, floors and roofs.
100mm Rockwool RWA45 has been developed for thermal, acoustic and fire performance in a range of construction types. It is suitable for applications on partition walls, ceilings, floors and roofs.
Acoustic Roll 12 is a lightweight, non-combustible glass mineral wool insulation roll. The product is designed to provide thermal and acoustic insulation for several applications, including internal floors and partitions. Manufactured at a minimum density of 12kg/m3.
100mm Superglass Superwall 32 is a British Board of Agrément (BBA) approved, non-combustible and water repellent glass mineral wool insulation cavity wall batt. The flexible batt is supplied at 455mm wide to allow easy installation between standard vertical wall tie spacings and minimum on-site cutting and waste.
100mm Superglass Superwall 36 is non-combustible and water repellent glass mineral wool insulation cavity wall batt. The flexible batt is supplied at 455mm wide to allow easy installation between standard vertical wall tie spacings and minimum on-site cutting and waste.
100mm URSA Cavity Batt is a lightweight, semi-rigid glass mineral wool slab treated with silicon-based water repellent. It is suitable for use in both fully and partially filled masonry cavity walls up to 25m high.
100mm URSA Cavity Batt is a lightweight, semi-rigid glass mineral wool slab treated with silicon-based water repellent. It is suitable for use in both fully and partially filled masonry cavity walls up to 25m high.
125mm Isover CWS 32 Cavity Wall Slab offers excellent thermal insulation for cavity walls, effectively reducing heat loss and boosting energy efficiency. Lightweight and easy to install, it delivers reliable, long-lasting performance.
125mm Isover CWS 36 Cavity Wall Slab offers excellent thermal insulation for cavity walls, effectively reducing heat loss and boosting energy efficiency. Lightweight and easy to install, it delivers reliable, long-lasting performance.
125mm Superglass Superwall 32 is a British Board of Agrément (BBA) approved, non-combustible and water repellent glass mineral wool insulation cavity wall batt. The flexible batt is supplied at 455mm wide to allow easy installation between standard vertical wall tie spacings and minimum on-site cutting and waste.
125mm Superglass Superwall 36 is non-combustible and water repellent glass mineral wool insulation cavity wall batt. The flexible batt is supplied at 455mm wide to allow easy installation between standard vertical wall tie spacings and minimum on-site cutting and waste.
125mm URSA Cavity Batt is a lightweight, semi-rigid glass mineral wool slab treated with silicon-based water repellent. It is suitable for use in both fully and partially filled masonry cavity walls up to 25m high.
125mm URSA Cavity Batt is a lightweight, semi-rigid glass mineral wool slab treated with silicon-based water repellent. It is suitable for use in both fully and partially filled masonry cavity walls up to 25m high.
12mm MagPly Fire Rated Board is a type of high-performance board designed to offer excellent fire resistance and durability in various construction and industrial applications.
This makes it a popular choice in areas where fire protection is essential, such as walls, ceilings, and floors in commercial and industrial buildings.
12mm RCM Y-wall is a high-quality flexible calcium silicate based fibre cement building board, perfect for use as a fire rated sheathing board. Offering high levels of dimensional stability, Y-wall is an exceptional board for use in multiple applications.
140mm Rockwool Flexi has been designed as a multi-use, dual-purpose acoustic and thermal mineral wool insulation with a unique flexible edge along one side. It is suitable for use all over the home, in pitched roof rafters, framed external walls, internal partitions, intermediate floors, separating walls and floors, and timber suspended ground floors.
150mm Isover CWS 32 Cavity Wall Slab offers excellent thermal insulation for cavity walls, effectively reducing heat loss and boosting energy efficiency. Lightweight and easy to install, it delivers reliable, long-lasting performance.
150mm Isover Spacesaver Insulation Loft Roll is an efficient and easy-to-install solution for insulating loft spaces, designed to enhance energy efficiency and home comfort.
150mm ODE Insulation Loft Roll is a highly effective thermal loft solution for improving home energy efficiency. Made from eco-friendly materials, it offers a simple and effective way to improve comfort while lowering energy costs.
150mm Superglass Superwall 32 is non-combustible and water repellent glass mineral wool insulation cavity wall batt. The flexible batt is supplied at 455mm wide to allow easy installation between standard vertical wall tie spacings and minimum on-site cutting and waste.
150mm Superglass Superwall 36 is non-combustible and water repellent glass mineral wool insulation cavity wall batt. The flexible batt is supplied at 455mm wide to allow easy installation between standard vertical wall tie spacings and minimum on-site cutting and waste.
150mm URSA Cavity Batt is a lightweight, semi-rigid glass mineral wool slab treated with silicon-based water repellent. It is suitable for use in both fully and partially filled masonry cavity walls up to 25m high.
150mm URSA Cavity Batt is a lightweight, semi-rigid glass mineral wool slab treated with silicon-based water repellent. It is suitable for use in both fully and partially filled masonry cavity walls up to 25m high.
18mm Magply fired rated board is a technically advanced, multi-functional sheet material, containing Magnesium Oxide formulation as the main component. Magply provides an environmentally friendly and fire-safe alternative to regular plywood, OSB or wood.
200mm Isover Spacesaver Insulation Loft Roll is an efficient and easy-to-install solution for insulating loft spaces, designed to enhance energy efficiency and home comfort.
200mm ODE Insulation Loft Roll is a highly effective thermal loft solution for improving home energy efficiency. Made from eco-friendly materials, it offers a simple and effective way to improve comfort while lowering energy costs.
25mm Isover Acoustic Partition Insulation Roll is a glass mineral wooldesigned to reduce sound transmission between walls and floors, creating quieter and more comfortable spaces.
25mm Acoustic Insulation Roll from Knauf is a Glass Mineral Wool roll, designed for use in internal wall and floor applications, to offer sound absorption and noise reduction properties.