What is a thermal bridge and where can it occur? With energy costs rising, it’s important to consider what areas of your construction could be addressed…

Designing a new house or retrofit project focuses on the need to retain the heat within the house, but they normally overlook the need to tackle…

Concern about mould in construction has been increasing as people become aware that exposure to mould can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, and…

The current global housing market encounters a lack of supply and affordability. As the market is flooded with older and less net-zero energy or less economic…

Unmatched protection behind performance, for a durable building. Premium class facade and roof membrane EXOPERM MONO DURO 200 forms an effective and safe weather

A good level of airtightness of the building envelope is an essential element for its overall functioning, particularly in nZEB, Passive House projects. Partel building

All buildings that people spend a significant amount of time (houses, apartments, schools, building offices) should be ventilated by choosing a ventilation system that

Airtight Membranes & SD values Often referred to as airtight membranes know but should be classified as – Vapour Checks and Vapour Barriers. Before we discuss the

As the world battles with the crisis that is global warming, one way those of us in construction can help is by building more efficient low energy buildings. The corner

U/R-values are used to describe the thermal performance of building elements including floors, walls, windows, doors and roofs. This data is then used to calculate the

Thermal bridging plays a significant role in heat loss in our buildings today in both commercial and residential buildings. Of area that causes regular issues is at

Modern homes and buildings are achieving greater levels air tightness with and have requirements for substantial levels of insulation. This dramatically affects how the

Interstitial condensation…Can all flat roofs be treated in the same way? It’s a question we get asked quiet often – is there a rule that I can apply in general terms

It sounds like an obvious answer but until now very few people even consider it. It is an important part of the construction fabric and although it may not cause the

The cavity wall is an integral part of the UK & Irish construction industry – it accounted for approximately 70% of new housing. To meet new U -Values for building