Water conservation in the washroom [BLOG]

Water resources are becoming scarcer, therefore it is important to consider options on how to lower the amount of water used in everyday life. In this blog, Franke Sissons explore those options.

How is the U-value of the flat roofing system calculated?

The thermal transmittance, or U-value, of the complete roof system, is calculated in accordance with established international standards.

Significant improvement in thermal efficiency

Over 2400 single glazed windows were replaced with double glazed bronze windows at the Armstrong Building at Newcastle University.

An education in energy efficiency with Kingspan Kooltherm

The Pines Primary School in Red Lodge has been constructed to provide a flexible, adaptable and sustainable space for education, with the help of Kingspan Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board.

Award winning Berneslai Homes specifies Sentinel SystemCare

Sentinel provided training and products to enable Berneslai Homes to conduct a sample of forty of their central heating systems. The results showed that over 60% of systems tested did not have the correct inhibitor levels.

Schöck Isokorb for largest UK Passivhaus development

Agar Grove Estate, in North West London, is undergoing a six-phase major regeneration, due for completion in 2025. As the project is to Passivhaus standard, the development meets the most demanding levels of sustainability and energy efficiency.

Thermal Efficiency: Energy-efficient glass

With increasing environmental awareness as well as the rising costs of energy, more emphasis is being placed on ways to save energy in all types of domestic, commercial and public buildings. Energy-efficient glass can play an important role in achieving targets for thermal insulation of homes.

ArmaComfort

ArmaComfort acoustic insulation for commercial and domestic drainage applications has extraordinary acoustic absorption and damping performance for increased comfort on drainage pipes.