Lightweight support structures, such as free-cantilevered steel balconies, can be prone to vibration when people move about on them more heavily than usual. As designs become ever more lightweight and …
Danny Phelan, Sales Manager at Panel Systems, looks at the increasing requirement to upgrade insulation for flat roofs and the effect this has on the whole building performance. “Flat roofs …
A striking new identity has been given to the Students’ Union building at the University of Sheffield using Aluglaze insulated panels from Sheffield-based architectural panel manufacturer Panel Systems. Polyester powder …
An infinite view combined with ultimate performance is offered with Hi-Finity – the new, ultra-slim and elegant large sliding door system launched and now available from Reynaers Aluminium. Revealed at …
RIEFA is a development of an insulation product made by Riefa Fornatec, based in Reitburg, Germany. The mission of the company was produce a hi-tech yet sustainable insulation product, initially …
In line with revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations announced in July 2013, developers and specifiers are turning to UNILIN Structural Insulated Roof Panels for a fast track …
Bitumen is good RECYCLED WASTE CARBON STORAGE SUSTAINABLE ZERO LANDFILL NATURAL DURABLE Bitumen – black in colour but with the greenest of credentials. Bitumen is good for the building and …
Forty-eight houses in Luton are benefitting from the retrofit of external wall insulation (EWI) from Sto as part of the Council’s on-going refurbishment programme. The post-war properties are Orlit houses …
UNIPUR PLUS Structural Insulated Roof Panels by UNILIN, division insulation, now offer architects and specifiers 0.15W/m2K thermal performance across a span of 4.2m, dramatically improving the thermal performance of large …
When constructing cavity walls incorporating partial fill insulation, the insulation terminates at plate level. It is common practice to also terminate insulation at plate level across the gable ends rather …
Roof-Pro’s support systems are designed to facilitate flexible and efficient installation of a wide variety of roof-top mounted services. The objectives are to protect the waterproofing integrity and provide future …
Preventing heat loss from dwellings as a result of thermal bridges at balconies and other cantilever connections is an important design consideration. However, it is the effect of condensation and …
The thermal insulation integrity of window and door openings in cavity walls can be increased by using an approach that combines new and traditional methods. One approach is to use …
