Insulation retaining clips that hold rigid or semi-rigid insulation boards firmly against the inner leaf of a cavity wall. Fit onto standard cavity wall ties during construction. Pack of 250 clips.
Insulation retaining clips are a simple component that does an important job in cavity wall construction. Each clip fits onto a cavity wall tie after it has been bedded into the mortar joint of the inner leaf, then grips the insulation board firmly against the face of the inner leaf while the outer leaf is built up around it. Without them, boards can shift or bow outward during construction, which creates gaps in the insulation layer and undermines the thermal performance of the wall. A cheap fix for an expensive problem.
This pack contains 250 clips, making it well suited to new-build plots, extensions, or any project where you are building in volume. At under £11 for 250, the cost per clip is negligible compared to the labour involved in correcting misplaced insulation after the fact.
How Insulation Retaining Clips Work in Cavity Wall Construction
Once the wall tie is in place, the insulation board is offered up and the retaining clip grips the board flat against the inner leaf. This keeps the board square across the cavity, which is what you need for consistent U-values and no cold bridging through the insulation layer. The method is used across standard block and brick cavity wall systems as well as steel-framed buildings with masonry outer skins.
The clips are compatible with the most common cavity wall tie profiles, so they will suit most domestic and light commercial sites without any special ordering. The wall ties themselves are sold separately, and the tie specification for your project will determine which type you need alongside these clips.
Joints between insulation boards should be kept tight and staggered to avoid continuous vertical gaps through the layer. Getting that detail right at every course is one of those things that makes the difference on a thermal inspection.
Pro Tip: Always stagger the vertical joints between insulation boards and make sure each board is cut cleanly to size before clipping, as a ragged edge will cause the clip to sit at an angle and put uneven stress on the tie.
Insulation retaining clips are used in standard cavity wall construction wherever rigid or semi-rigid insulation boards need to be held in position against the inner leaf. This covers new-build housing, domestic extensions, and light commercial builds using block and brick or steel-framed masonry construction. They are a standard component on any project where full-fill or partial-fill cavity insulation is specified and where cavity wall ties are already part of the wall build-up.
Best For
New-build cavity wall construction
Domestic extensions
Light commercial masonry builds
Full-fill and partial-fill insulation systems
Works With
Rigid insulation boards
Semi-rigid insulation boards
Standard cavity wall tie profiles
Stainless steel and galvanised wall ties
Key Features
Pack of 250 clips
Low cost per clip
Prevents board movement during outer leaf construction
Helps maintain consistent U-values
Reduces cold bridging risk through the insulation layer
Not suitable for: Not suitable for use with flexible or loose-fill insulation materials. These clips are designed for standard cavity wall construction and are not intended for use in solid wall or external wall insulation systems.
Bed the cavity wall tie into the mortar joint of the inner leaf at the specified horizontal and vertical centres for your project. Once the tie is set, offer up the insulation board and push the retaining clip onto the tie so it grips the face of the board and holds it flat against the inner leaf. Check the board is sitting square before proceeding with the outer leaf.
Cut insulation boards cleanly and accurately for each course. Tight, staggered joints between boards are important for maintaining a continuous insulation layer with no thermal gaps. Do not allow boards to overlap or buckle, as this will affect clip seating and overall insulation performance.
Bed the cavity wall tie into the mortar joint of the inner leaf at the correct centres for your project specification.
Allow the mortar to achieve sufficient set before applying load to the tie.
Cut the insulation board cleanly to the correct size for the course, ensuring tight joints with adjacent boards.
Offer the insulation board up to the inner leaf, positioning it centrally over the tie.
Push the retaining clip onto the wall tie so it bears firmly against the face of the insulation board.
Check the board is sitting flat and square against the inner leaf before building up the outer leaf.
Stagger vertical joints between boards on successive courses to avoid continuous gaps through the insulation layer.
Are these insulation retaining clips compatible with all types of cavity wall ties?
These clips are compatible with the most common standard cavity wall tie profiles used in domestic and light commercial construction. If you are using a specialist tie system or a non-standard tie profile, it is worth checking the clip fits your tie before ordering in volume.
How many clips will I need per square metre of cavity wall?
The number of clips required depends on your tie density, which is set by the wall tie specification for your project. Typically, each tie position requires one clip, so your tie count and clip count should match. A pack of 250 clips covers a substantial run of walling on a standard domestic build.
Insulation retaining clips are formed to grip standard cavity wall tie profiles and apply firm, even pressure to the face of rigid or semi-rigid insulation boards. They are designed to hold boards flat against the inner leaf during construction, maintaining the integrity of the insulation layer until the outer leaf is complete. Compatible with the most widely used tie profiles in UK cavity wall construction.
Pack Quantity
250 clips
Application
Cavity wall insulation retention
Compatible Insulation Types
Rigid and semi-rigid boards
Compatible Tie Types
Standard cavity wall tie profiles
SKU
UWTRC
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