INSULATION


the expense of fire safety, particularly in high-rise constructions. Premium performance rigid phenolic insulation can achieve the required fire performance and negligible smoke obscuration for use as External or Internal Wall Insulation (EWI and IWI), which are two of the most commonly used refurbishment applications. In addition to providing a solution for low and medium height buildings, specific systems incorporating phenolic insulation are also available for applications above 18 metres. Several systems have been fully tested to BS 8414, and are BR 135 compliant. The BRE holds a register of cladding configurations which have been successfully tested to BS 8414 at www.bre.co.uk/regulatory-testing. It is important to remember that these results only apply to the specific designs tested. Also, recent tests will not yet be listed. You can refer to the manufacturers and/or designer of your current system to get the latest information.


Refurbishment options


A wide variety of buildings currently fall within EPC bands F and G and the most appropriate solution for each will, of


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course, depend on its unique characteristics and requirements. Premium performance phenolic insulation boards offer a proven option in specifications where fabric performance is identified as a priority, allowing the desired level of thermal performance to be met with a slim, lightweight construction.


PERFORMANCE High performance rigid phenolic insulation can achieve the required fire performance and negligible smoke obscuration for use as External Wall Insulation


Icynene – the spray-foam thermal blanket


A well-insulated building means a healthier, quieter and more energy eff icient environment with better comfort levels and lower heating bills.


And nothing does a better job of insulation than Icynene – the first name in spray foam insulation.


Icynene expands 100-fold when applied, sealing all gaps, service holes and hard to reach spaces, completely eliminating cold bridging and helping reduce energy bills.


What’s more, its open cell structure lets the building breathe naturally.


Icynene. It’s the modern way to insulate buildings, old and new.


For for more information on the benefits of Icynene visit icynene.co.uk


CE Mark Approval


Certifi cate No 08/4598


ISO 9001


Accepted


ADF MARCH 2018


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