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EXTERNAL ENVELOPE
Using Wraptite® round 11,000 m2 of Wraptite® – the
Proctor Group’s external air barrier membrane – are being installed at
Rockbrook Apartments in Sandyford, Dublin. The 428 apartments, built in two blocks and arranged around two courtyards, are all being certifi ed to the Home Performance Index (HPI). HPI certifi cation includes enhanced levels of airtightness, as part of the overall aim “to produce great quality homes, healthy and comfortable, with effi cient use of resources, minimising waste and destruction of the environment. ” Readers outside Ireland are unlikely to be familiar with HPI certifi cation. Essentially, it is a residential equivalent to BREEAM or LEED. First trialled in 2016, the scheme is managed by the Irish Green Building Council. Demand for the certifi cation has grown in the years since and, according to the HPI
website, many certifi cation as developers use the “a symbol of quality
to achieve Ireland’s Home
Performance Index certifi cation A
assurance” in their developments. For areas of the scheme considered to be most important, mandatory requirements are set to ensure a particular level of quality and comfort is achieved. Examples of such areas include water effi ciency, ventilation and thermal bridging, as well as the aforementioned enhanced airtightness. It is in this context that Wraptite has been
specifi ed and, at the time of writing, is currently being installed. Rockbrook
concrete frame with SFS infi ll
Apartments features a stud. The
Wraptite membrane, which is both airtight and vapour permeable, is applied to the external face of the wall structure. In this position, the airtightness barrier is moved away from the internal services zone, which simplifi es detailing and reduces the number of penetrations.
At the same time, Wraptite’s vapour permeability
allows the passage of
moisture vapour and helps to eliminate any condensation risk in the wall. Wraptite has always been a feature of the
facade specifi cation at Rockbrook Apartments – and it was originally complemented by an internal membrane acting as a vapour control layer (VCL).
01250 872 261
proctorgroup.com/products/wraptite
Okopod selects Hörmann RollMatic roller doors for striking 9-car garage
M odular building specialist
Okopod has specifi ed Hörmann RollMatic roller garage doors for a newly completed nine-car garage project in Cambridge, showcasing the company’s commitment
to sustainable design and
precision-engineered construction. Founded in 2019, Okopod has quickly become a leader in the manufacture and supply of eco-friendly modular pods for use as garden rooms, workspaces,
and
garages. Drawing on lean manufacturing techniques inspired by the automotive sector, the company’s offsite construction process ensures minimal waste, high build quality, and reduced disruption on site.
In one of their most recent installations, Okopod delivered a Scandinavian-inspired garage structure designed to store a collection of classic and performance cars. The double-height garage accommodates up to nine vehicles, thanks to an integrated stack parking system, offering a luxurious yet
practical solution that blends seamlessly into family life. To complement the clean, contemporary
exterior, which is clad in vertically arranged, sustainably sourced Red Grandis timber – Okopod selected two fully automated Hörmann RollMatic roller doors for their slim profi le, reliable performance, and stylish modern aesthetic. A double-width door (6,000 mm x 2,100 mm) and single-width
door (2,600 mm x 2,100 mm) were installed, both fi nished in Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) to perfectly match the garage’s refi ned, minimalist palette. “Our design ethos is rooted in the belief that less is more,” says James Home, founder of Okopod. “This project is all about celebrating materials and craftsmanship. The Hörmann doors provided the perfect balance of function and form - elegant, discreet, and built to last.”
The Hörmann roller doors were supplied and installed by Fenland Garage Doors, ensuring smooth integration into the structure. The slimline fi t of the RollMatic doors allow for maximum internal clearance, while offering the robust security and convenience demanded for the high-value vehicles housed within.
01530 516868
www.hormann.co.uk/home-owners-and- renovators/garage-doors/roller-garage-doors
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