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The company won the title of Best Eco Product’ at the Build It Awards 2013, in addition to Best Building Fabric Product’ and Product of the Year’ at the Housebuilder Product Awards with its Hi-Therm Sustainability Lintel, that is 500% more thermally efficient than normal cavity lintels. The last achievement for the company came at[…]
The insulated window system combines a face-width of 25 mm or 40 mm with U’ values down to 1.6 W/m2K and has been approved by local authority conservation officers as being suitable for use in listed properties. The company will be offering examples of VISS Ixtra, a range of structural profiles that can be extended[…]
The annual energy consumption in the building has decreased by 574,560kWh to 186,960kWh, reducing the heating bills by 67 per cent. Carbon emissions have dropped from 109 to 35 tonnes per year and have been achieved with the installation of Remeha Quinta Eco Plus 115 passive flue gas heat recovery heating systems, plus thermostats, timers[…]
The roofing system was fitted with a PIR tapered insulation, whilst roof areas totalling 630m² were fitted with 57 PV modules, enabling the abbey to generate at least 14.05 Megawatt Hours of solar power each year. The system is designed for web-based monitoring of the individual PV modules, to ensure any irregularities are identified and[…]
The new app features a compilation of the company’s literature, including product brochures, installation guides, Building Regulation documents and operation and maintenance handbooks for homeowners. The app is designed to be a quick and easy tool for anyone needing help with ventilation specification and will include regular updates on Greenwood products.
The loft roll supplied is manufactured with ECOSE® Technology, which uses a formaldehyde-free binder based on rapidly renewable materials to make it more environmentally friendly without affecting the thermal, acoustic or fire performance. The lightweight insulation has a thermal conductivity of 0.044W/mK and has a classified fire rating of Euroclass A1 to BS RN ISO[…]
The channel is currently showcasing the company’s new CommissionSMART technology designed for a simple installation process on site, as used in their Vireo heat recovery unit. Viewers are guided through a step by step video advising on Guaranteed Installed Performance, in addition to finding out about the new BPEC2U Training Course and how to configure[…]
The literature details the variety of fit-out interior products that the company produces, including ceiling tiles and grids, drywall and dry lining components, aluminium partitioning systems and integrated doors. The portfolio is available from SAS depots across the UK and is designed to advise on accurate installation methods whilst keeping costs down.
The introduction of BIM is expected to save the UK construction industry an estimated £2 billion per year, with the online library designed for downloading free to use BIM objects, including Sika CompactFloor, Sika DecoFlake, Sika DecoFloor and Sika DecoQuartz. The company has recently included Sika Sarnafil Flat Roofing Systems as BIM objects and will[…]
Suitable for large surface areas and minor repairs, the solution can be used to fix bridge decks, car parks, distribution yards, factory floors and concrete hardstanding. The single component system is compatible with a range of applications and only needs water added to begin application, with a resin or overlay suitable for use just five[…]
