Insulation

If you want a home to remain at acceptable temperatures throughout the year by blocking the airflow through the concrete blocks, you have to insulate the walls. Fortunately, there are lots of different ways you can do this.

Kingspan Insulation has introduced K-Roc Flat Roof Slab 70/039, a Euroclass A1 rated insulation slab that is fully compatible with most mechanically fixed single-ply waterproofing systems.

Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing (AIM) has launched a ‘Red Edition’ of its Wall Cavity Barrier range.

Social housing provider RCT Homes has accessed Arbed funding to carry out a range of improvements on 30 Cornish Units in Cwmbach, Wales, including the installation of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation to alleviate fuel poverty issues and improve living conditions for tenants.

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.

Ongoing investment in research and development by SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd has brought the launch of the construction industry’s first ever adjustable fastening system for use with tapered insulation, installed over steel decking.

Building envelope specialist ITP Ltd has supplied the award-winning Stamisol Safe One breather membrane for a major redevelopment at Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

Knauf Insulation, set to exhibit at the RCI Show 2024, has launched its online condensation risk analysis tool which will save architects and specifiers time when evaluating the risk of interstitial condensation.

Performance Technology Group business Mayplas has launched a thermal and acoustic insulation product for suspended ceiling systems made from UK-grown industrial hemp. 

YBS Insulation has launched ThermaQuilt Ultra, a high-performance multi-layer insulation blanket designed for diverse applications in roofs, walls and floors.