Tapered insulation points way to long-term warm, dry flat roof performance
By James Wilkinson, design team manager at flat roof and single-layer tapered insulation specialist, Gradient
PONDING caused by inadequately-designed falls is a significant contributor to...
ROCKWOOL appoints new UK MD
ROCKWOOL has announced the appointment of Nick Wilson as MD to lead the insulation manufacturer across the UK and Irish markets.
He brings over 20...
NIA launches New Build/Commercial Code of Professional Practice
THE National Insulation Association (NIA) has introduced a new Code of Professional Practice (CoPP) specifically for installer members working in new build and commercial...
The art of thermal improvements to listed buildings in Aberdeen
John Rennie from NBT discusses the use of woodfibre insulation from the Pavatex range to enable thermal performance improvements to Aberdeen Art Gallery
A grade...
Warmworks opens Shetland office to support delivery of heat and energy efficiency initiative
WARMWORKS has opened an office in Lerwick to support the local community during the delivery of the new Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme.
The...
Knauf achieves landmark ‘Red List Free’ certification for rock mineral wool
KNAUF Insulation has announced it has become the first manufacturer in Europe to achieve a DECLARE ‘Red List Free’ label for rock mineral wool...
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...
Innovation was the name of the game at RCI Show 2019
MANY of the biggest names in the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors made their way to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in late March for the...
Knauf Insulation adds further BBA certificates to rainscreen range
KNAUF Insulation has earned additional agrément certificates by the BBA for its rainscreen insulation product ranges, including a 'market-first' for applications using cross-laminated timber.
The...
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...
GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
Insulation solution helps historic church feel the heat
CONTRACTORS working on the restoration and modernisation of a 1930s-built church in Manchester have turned to spray foam insulation to solve a difficult heat...
Stirling insulation specialist joins reusable pallet scheme
GLASS mineral wool insulation manufacturer Superglass is removing white pallets from its supply chain as part of its sustainability commitments by becoming an early...
You have the power to reduce your energy costs this winter
By Martyn Raine, technical skills manager at SNIPEF, the trade association for plumbing and heating professionals in Scotland and Northern Ireland
"Go and put another...
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...
Scaffolding provider builds future at Aberdeen industrial estate
SCAFFOLDING and insulation specialist Enigma Industrial Services has signed a lease on units 5 and 6 at Aberdeen's Forties Industrial Estate.
Ryden, acting as joint agent...
Procast Group completes £4.7m project in Glasgow’s east end
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has completed work on a £4.7 million project to install external wall insulation across 167 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association.
The project,...
Firm creates senior recladding and façades role
INSULATION specialist ROCKWOOL has promoted Hedley Thompson to the newly-created role of recladding and façades sector manager.
The firm described the move as the first...
Tiny House makes a big impression in East Berwickshire
AIRTIGHT vapour control membranes and windtight breather membranes from Ecological Building Systems (EBS) have provided a complete sealing solution for a unique mobile ‘Tiny...
Saint-Gobain UK to build low-carbon stone wool insulation factory
SAINT-GOBAIN UK has announced plans to create a multi-million-pound low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing factory.
To be located at the former Holwell Foundry Works in...
