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comprehensive training programme which leads to a “Certificate of Application Training” and Authorized Contractor status. Huntsman Building Solutions sees this resulting in formal NVQ status of a standard comparable with recognised trade qualifications similar to bricklaying, joinery, electrical and plumbing. Iain Stanton was at pains to point out
that, “Only by passing successfully through the HBS training programme will contractors become Authorized Huntsman Building Solutions Contractors and only then they will be allowed to buy HBS products.” Clear commitment to raising standards and skill levels.
Reduce carbon emissions through better insulation On a wider perspective, better insulation of domestic households is seen as one of the most important ways of reducing carbon emissions and slowing the effects of climate change.
Better insulation of the UK’s ageing housing stock will provide significant environmental benefits
A recent environmental audit, select
committee report said that around 19 million UK homes are poorly insulated and that, unless urgent action is taken to improve energy efficiency of these homes, the UK will fail to meet its climate change commitments. As over 60% of our current housing stock
was built pre-1960 when little thought was given to heat-loss prevention, the challenge is significant and one which Huntsman recognises and is tackling through innovative insulation solutions. Spray foam insulation is seen as a
system that can make a real contribution to energy efficiencies and reducing environmental impact. Spray foam is a highly efficient insulation material that seeks out and seals the tiny voids and difficult to reach spaces that traditional insulation simply cannot. Traditional insulation products also
struggle to cope with small structural movements which can lead to air gaps and, when up to 40% of a building’s heat loss
caused by air leakage – draughts to you and me – an insulation system that works to prevent air leakage, effectively creating a breathable, sealed-box environment, is essential to minimise heat loss.
Build tight. Ventilate right Huntsman’s aim over the next few years is to promote the benefits of spray applied insulation in both new-build and retrofit applications promote best practice in spray foam insulation. Their commitment is clear to see in
onshore manufacture, market development and better training and compliance. Better insulation, eliminating air
leakage and the introduction of managed building ventilation. Long term goal with real environmental benefits. All neatly summed up in the HBS mantra, “Build tight, ventilate right”
01485 500 668
www.huntsmanbuildingsolutions.co.uk
SIMON BAKER, PRESIDENT, HUNTSMAN BUILDING SOLUTIONS AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE KING’S LYNN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
“Our commitment to the UK is clear to see. By investing in onshore manufacture, we can eliminate transportation costs, cut damaging emissions and create valuable employment opportunities. Our new training facilities will raise industry standards and our insulation products will give the construction industry the high-performance tools it needs improve heat loss mitigation in buildings across the spectrum.”
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