Insulation; Kitchens; Lighting & electrical Kingspan provides premium solution
Residents of two community housing blocks in Ashton-under-Lyne are enjoying the benefits of a more energy efficient home, thanks to a major insulation retrofit featuring the premium performance of Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board. After experiencing issues with the existing insulation, Ashton Pioneer Homes has invested in upgrading the thermal performance of two of its twelve-storey properties. Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board achieves outstanding thermal conductivities as low as 0.020 W/m∙K. It is designed to be installed behind lightweight polymer modified renders, such as the dry dash render applied to the flat blocks.
01544 387 384
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk Kingspan OPTIM-R provides solution
A derelict Grade B listed hotel in Kinross, Scotland, has been transformed into an impressive modern family home, with help from the ultra-slim Kingspan OPTIM-R Flooring System. Kingspan OPTIM-R vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) feature a microporous core which is evacuated, encased and sealed in a thin, gas-tight envelope. This design allows them to achieve optimum levels of insulation performance with a declared value thermal conductivity of 0.007 W/m.K despite their minimal thickness. 20 - 40 mm thick Kingspan OPTIM-R panels are the only vacuum insulation panels in the world to be certified under the independent BDA Agrément scheme.
01544 387 384
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/optim-r Capture the TrueScale of nature
Surfaces formed of natural materials like stones and woods are gaining popularity in kitchen trend guides as the ideal worktops. TrueScale from Formica captures the subtle variations and patterns found in natural materials but eliminates the high cost of sourcing and maintaining. Ideal for creating statement pieces, TrueScale provides the necessary sizing to bring your kitchen design concepts to life. The decors do not repeat across the full width of the laminate sheet so patterns can be unveiled in their full beauty. Available in 28 decors, TrueScale laminate gives you the authentic look of premium material s, while being lightweight, hygienic and stain resistant.
0191 259 3512
www.formica.com Stand alone energy saving controls
DANLERS manufacture a range of high quality controls for switching a variety of HVAC loads – the switches are wall mounted, hard wired and easy to install. Heater boost switches for simply saving energy automatically turns the load off after a selected period has elapsed. Designed for use with immersion heaters and heated towel rails etc. Versions are available with different time settings plus options for switching air conditioning loads. PIR thermostat controls for heating loads combine an adjustable room thermostat with a passive infra-red person detector. If somebody is present in the room, the heating unit is switched on to achieve the selected thermostat temperature.
01249 443377
www.danlers.co.uk
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