Deck-VQ gives superb thermal performance in arts centre refurbishment

When an arts centre’s extension precluded the use of upstands as part of a roof terrace installation, a slim, high-performance insulation solution was required to prevent instances of cold bridging and ensure the application met the regulatory U-value. Recticel Insulation’s Deck VQ was more than up to the challenge.

IMA releases ‘Insulation for Sustainability’ guide

The ‘Insulation for Sustainability’ document, produced by XCO2 and released by the Insulation Manufacturers Association, looks at how to achieve an effective thermal insulation strategy.

New standard in XPS roofing insulation

Dow Building Solutions sets new standard in XPS roofing insulation with Green Guide Rating A+ for XENERGY SL

Sika customers reap benefits of direct order service

The new partnership with Building Innovation is exclusive to Sika-Trocal contractors

Class 1 Magply boards withstand real life fire test on Surrey...

A potentially catastrophic blaze in rural Surrey was stopped in its tracks thanks to the use of 12mm A1 non combustible Magply being chosen as the render substrate board on the contract.

Kingspan Insulated Panels makes a “significant breakthrough”

With its unique microcell technology, the IPN-QuadCore insulated panel core offers lower lifetime costs and greater environmental credentials

New requirements for insulation guarantees under ECO3

To help clarify the issue of changing insulation guarantees, Neil Marshall of Neil Marshall Consultancy Services, explains what has changed, what is changing and how installation companies will be affected.

Kingspan TEK villas are ready for the summer sun

The Kingspan TEK Building System has been used to construct five luxury villas at the Porth Veor Manor Hotel near Newquay

ROCKWOOL provides compliance guidance for insulated upstand boards

ROCKWOOL has released a technical bulletin to provide guidance to specifiers, architects and contractors on the use of bonded construction materials.

Wraptite improves airtightness of student accommodation

The student accommodation scheme is based in Portsmouth