28 November 2013

Clearing the air

Housing refurbishment projects are multiplying as local authorities strive to improve the condition and efficiency of their housing stock. Cutting energy bills for tenants is a pivotal part of these projects and often involves improving the airtightness of a property. However, this can result in reduced air quality and condensation forming. An estimated 50% of[…]

  • 28 November 2013

27 November 2013

Lead: An old dog with new tricks?

Lead – the new eco materialAs sustainability targets become more and more important in the construction sector, the LSA has worked with BRE Global to examine lead’s green credentials. Lead has a very low carbon footprint, unmatched by most roofing materials and is also 100% recyclable. This resulted in lead’s inclusionin BRE’s Green Guide earlier[…]

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