Red letter day for Knauf Insulation
KNAUF Insulation has announced it has become the first insulation manufacturer in Europe to have its glass mineral wool product range accredited as DECLARE...
Class W1 reflective membrane delivers in extreme conditions
An innovative design and build café project on a busy coastal sea front open to high winds and driving rain, has received added protection to its external wall structure thanks to the installation of Protect Thermo Extreme.
Engineer creates insulation inspired by polar bear fur
AN engineer has used his passion for biomimicry to create a new type of home insulation inspired by the technical properties of polar bear...
Insulation specialist highlights green credentials with new packaging
KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of new packaging designed to make it easier to handle its non-combustible insulation products and reduce the firm's...
Is an airtight seal just an airtight seal?
By Peter Thompson, general manager of ISO-CHEMIE UK
THE more airtight we make our buildings the less fresh air is able to penetrate through unwanted...
Materials manufacturer pledges support for construction industry charity
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer, TN International, has announced it has joined the industry charity CRASH as a corporate patron to support its work in helping...
External wall insulation transforms Ayrshire homes
EXTERNAL Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for the thermal and aesthetic upgrade of Weir properties owned by East Ayrshire District...
Construction membranes deliver hidden protection and thermal efficiency benefits
A combination of wall construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been installed across two social housing developments, designed and built by modular construction specialists Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group.
New flooring system tipped to be ‘game-changer’ for Scottish builders
FIFE-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced it is launching a new division with a ‘game-changing’ flooring system for Scottish housebuilders.
The...
Putting safety first
By Adrian Pargeter, head of technical and product development, Kingspan Insulation Limited
THE devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June has raised many serious questions...
TN International acquires bitumen roofing specialist in multi-million pound deal
TN International (TNi), owner of Scottish insulation manufacturer Superglass, has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt in a multi-million pound deal.
The deal has been described...
Natural insulation factory in Jedburgh a step closer after funding boost
A Borders-based factory producing carbon negative insulation for homes and commercial properties has moved a step closer following a £3 million investment from the...
Century-old tenements set for refurbishment
PROCAST has been awarded an £880,000 contract to refurbish 100-year-old red sandstone tenement flats in Glasgow's east end.
The project will involve an extensive makeover...
Aberdeen factory to tackle fuel poverty
A new factory in Aberdeen is to produce an “extraordinary new innovation” in internal wall insulation designed to make homes warmer and healthier.
The site...
Industry prepares for bigger demand
THE National Insulation Association has revealed plans to establish an external stakeholder forum for solid wall insulation.
The association said SWI has a key role...
Insulation manufacturer and installer acquires majority share in ATS
INSULATION manufacturer and installer energystore has acquired a majority share in Scottish specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) for an undisclosed sum.
Headquartered in...
ROCKWOOL releases technical bulletin on durability of its stone wool insulation
ROCKWOOL has released a technical bulletin on the durability of the company's stone wool insulation.
Summarising the results of several studies and real-world testing, the...
Stone wool insulation specialist streamlines cavity barrier offering with new solution
STONE wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the creation of a new cavity barrier called SCB.
The product is an expansion of the firm's range...
Dumfries church project opts for spray foam solution
DESIGNERS of a new community Baptist Church, nearing completion in Dumfries, turned to spray applied insulation specialists, Icynene to solve a complex insulation challenge.
The...
Stirling insulation specialist helps local school to flourish
BRAEHEAD Primary's grounds are flourishing after volunteers from local insulation manufacturer, Superglass, helped pupils and the local community upgrade the Stirling school’s green spaces...
