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PIR Insulation Industry Supports Construction With Practical Solutions To Help Close Performance Gap

There have been many discussions regarding the possible causes of the so-called Performance Gap between as-designed and as-built building performance, with many aspects of the construction industry being targeted as potential causes of the problem. Rigid board...

A New Deal for Energy Efficiency

Chairman Frank Bertie outlines the NAPIT Trade Association’s stance on the energy efficiency market following a comprehensive submission to the Every Home Matters review The Government’s track record on increasing the energy efficiency of buildings has been at best...

Policy exchange report has the stamp of common-sense needed to engage homeowners on energy efficiency

Financial incentives which make practical sense to homeowners are the bottom line for homeowners, and the welcome new report by the influential think tank Policy Exchange contains some sensible thinking which could catalyse a new revitalised focus on promoting energy...

InstaGroup’s WAR ON COLD

Tackling the chronic problem of cold bridging Coat, hat, scarf and gloves. This is what most of us wear when it’s cold outside. Insulating our homes is much the same. If we install external wall insulation, it’s like putting on a warm coat. But without the hat, scarf...

Recticel’s innovative cavity wall insulation gains LABC certification

Eurowall +, the full fill cavity wall product from PIR manufacturer Recticel Insulation, has been certified as a Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Registered Detail. Registered Detail status ensures that products and systems are accepted by building control...