Mannok has launched the Mannok U-Value Calculator App, now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. This marks one of the first mobile apps of its kind developed by an insulation manufacturer, offering a fast, accurate, and convenient way to calculate U-values using Mannok products.
What is a U-Value?
A U-value is a measurement of the rate of heat transfer through a building element, like a wall, window, or roof. It indicates a material’s effectiveness as a thermal insulator; a lower U-value means less heat is transferred, resulting in better insulation and greater energy efficiency. The standard unit for U-value is Watts per square metre per Kelvin (W/m²K), and it’s a key factor in building regulations for energy conservation.
Mannok’s existing online U-Value calculator on its website, has been widely used by customers and industry professionals on a regular basis. Thanks to this success, Mannok has taken the tool a step further by developing a fully native app for smartphones and tablets.
With the app, users can:
– Access U-value calculations instantly, anywhere.
– Log in to save calculations for future reference.
– Receive calculations directly via email.
The app is designed primarily for professionals, such as Architectural Technologists, Specifiers, Architects, and BER Assessors, but it’s also a practical tool at builders’ merchant counters, for DIY enthusiasts, builders and contractors, Mannok’s U-Value calculator has approximately 700 users every month, with two-thirds of the users from the UK, and the majority of the remaining third from the Republic of Ireland. The app sends 500 PDF calculations each month. Currently, around 25% of all calculator sessions come via the mobile app, split evenly between iOS and Android devices – a figure
expected to rise as awareness spreads
The new app improves the overall user experience with a clean, user-friendly interface, and also ensures customers always have the most up-to-date version at their fingertips. And for those who prefer direct support, Mannok’s Technical Team remains available to provide personalised U-value calculations by phone or via email.
Jason Martin, Specification and Product Development Manager at Mannok, said: “The online calculator was a real success, but it wasn’t designed for mobile use. With the app, we’ve addressed that challenge, and the result is a simple, efficient, and highly user-friendly tool. We’d like to thank Sugar Projects for their excellent work in bringing the app to life.”
