Sto creates bricks slips façade for London refurbishment

A combination of external wall insulation and resin brick slips from Sto has helped create a thermally efficient refurbishment for a residential project in London.

Victorian house heating efficiency to improve with Spacetherm insulation

The heating efficiency of an 1870s three floor semi-detached house in south east London is set to be dramatically improved as a result of the introduction of Spacetherm WL insulation.

Green Homes Grant scheme must be backed by strong supply chain

Following the £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme to upgrade the energy efficiency of homes across England, the provision of high-quality insulation building products will need to be guaranteed to meet demand, says CCF.

EWI for contemporary Somerset new build

Saint-Gobain Weber’s weber.therm XP system has been used on the walls of the contemporary-style new build in a conservation area

Roofing company breathes easy

A roofing company has switched to YBS insulation after using it on a project

Actis joins LABC technical roadshow

A hotel set between the Moors and the Dales is the November venue for the roving LABC technical team.

Mitigating fire risk in the roof

Beneficial for space-saving, energy efficiency and housing mechanical and electrical equipment, flat roofs are commonly specified for diverse applications across many sectors. Considering this, Will Wigfield, product manager – flat roof at ROCKWOOL UK, examines the role of the modern roof, discusses why it is susceptible to fire hazards, and offers best practice advice on how best to mitigate these.

Wraptite provides the solution for Dundee young persons’ home

Wraptite external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group has been chosen for its high performance airtight insulation for a new home for young people in Dundee, Scotland.

Knauf Insulation to heavily invest in its two UK glass mineral...

Knauf Insulation has announced a series of investments in its two UK glass mineral wool plants that will boost capacity as well as improve the range, availability and sustainability of its products.

Insulation plays its part in creating energy-saving coastal property

Celotex insulation was used to help create a spacious coastal home that retains its heat and saves energy