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Roof insulation
Glidevale has launched a roof insulation system which it says can help achieve a 20% improvement in thermal performance while still limiting risk of condensation build-up in the roof.
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Multi-foil insulation
Web Dynamics has improved the performance of its LABC-approved and BBA-certified range of TLX multi-foils.
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NewsSecondary glazing
Glazing specialist Selectaglaze has enhanced its hinged casement range with the launch of the Series 41.
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Slate-look clay roof tiles
Sandtoft has introduced the Rivius clay roof tile, which is manufactured to look like traditional slate.
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Cedar shingles
Western red cedar shingles from timber importer John Brash have been used on the roofs of holiday chalets at the Colomendy Centre, an education and activity centre in north Wales.
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Breathable paint
Sandtex Trade has launched its Intergrasil range of exterior coatings, a traditionally formulated mineral-based masonry paint which comprises a potassium silicate mineral-based finish and two high-performance primers, to protect and stabilise the most vulnerable of exterior substrates and maintain surface breathability.
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NewsArmstrong installs Dune Max tiles and Silhouette grid at Peugeot HQ
Tiles boast superior light reflectance to reduce lighting and energy costs
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Heat pumps: GaeaTherm ground-source heat pump
Potterton Commercial has launched the GaeaTherm ground-source heat pump which it says can help reduce the carbon footprint of commercial buildings.
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Energy saving lighting sensors
MK Electric has introduced a range of lighting controls, designed to deliver energy savings, for a range of commercial situations
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FeaturesThe alternatives: Cooling and heating
Seasonal heat storeAt Beaufort Court (right), the headquarters for Renewable Energy Systems, environmental engineer Max Fordham created a seasonal heat store. This consists of about 1,000m3 of water held in a 5m deep hole, which tapers from 18m2 at the surface to 8m2 at the base 鈥� this shape does ...
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NewsLatest curtain walling option maximises natural light
Technal鈥檚 MX62 allows specifiers to accommodate larger glass sizes to reduce the reliance on artificial lighting and deliver more sustainable buildings
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FeaturesMeter reading
Hager has launched a compact and convenient solution for metering energy consumption to comply with Part L2 of the 黑洞社区 Regulations
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Sound insulation
The acoustically engineered roof of the O2 arena has been insulated using Rockwool 4 in 1 mineral wool insulation
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Solar heating
Baxi has worked with Bellway Homes to comply with a late amendment to planning permission for a site of 286 apartments in Fenney Stratford, Buckinghamshire
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FeaturesEmergency lighting
Spel Lighting and Fire Detection has introduced the Geneva recessed fluorescent and LED luminaire.
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What it costs: Thermal insulation
Insulation is an effective way to help meet 黑洞社区 Regulations targets on carbon emission reduction. Peter Mayer of 黑洞社区 LifePlans examines the effectiveness of different materials
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Mixed-mode cooling
Passivent has developed a mixed-mode cooling system to help reduce energy use
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Vehicle bollards
Following the publication of the government鈥檚 first national security strategy earlier this year, Corus Bi-Steel has launched an anti-attack vehicle bollard system, designed to protect against terrorist attack
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Fire-resistant insulation boards
Celotex has launched two polyisocyanurate insulation boards that achieve complete Class 0 fire performance compliance
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Thermal breaks for balconies
As balconies are protrusions from the thermal barrier of a building, they can create cold bridging