50 INSULATION; INTERIORS
Onsite ‘Product Awareness’ training supports best practice when fi tting insulation – including at key junctions such as eaves and ridges of pitched roofs
thermal bridges through the rafters. This can support compliance with carbon and primary energy targets within the expected F, and should help to ensure the fi nished roofs retain heat effectively. hen adopting this approach, it will typically be necessary to install a breathable membrane above the insulation, followed by the cross battens for the roof tiles. vapour control layer C applied to the internal face of the insulation behind the plasterboard lining can help provide both vapour control and good levels of airtightness.
the existing Notional Dwelling in England). This often means ridge heights have to be raised to ensure there is suffi cient headroom in the space below. more practical approach is often
to fi t phenolic insulation between the rafters, with a further layer above. This
Preventing condensation
Condensation control starts with insulation but depends on a joined- up approach. Celotex’s David Milner explains how airtightness, moisture management and eff ective ventilation all play a role. For developers, correct use of PIR insulation, vapour control layers and thermal bridge detailing
can help prevent issues such as mould, reduced performance and hidden fabric damage. With tools like Celotex’s U-Value and Condensation Risk calculators, developers can specify with confi dence, delivering healthier, more durable homes that exceed regulatory standards.
01473 822093
www.celotex.co.uk
is often referred to as a “warm roof” as the roof rafters will be ept fully within the insulation envelope. n addition to allowing projects to more easily reach low U-values, fi tting a continuous layer of insulation above the rafters can also help to simplify detailing and limit repeating
LEVELLING UP hile the fi nal format of the Future omes tandard is yet to be confi rmed, achieving excellent fabric performance will stand you in good stead to comply with any requirements and help ensure that the low carbon heating technology functions effectively. itched roofs offer a good opportunity to deliver ambitious U-values, and by adopting a warm roof approach with insulation with a low thermal conductivity, developers should be able to achieve U-values as low as 0.09 W/m2
K without compromising on internal headroom.
Jonathan Ducker is head of regulatory aff airs at Kingspan Insulation Limited
Designer Contracts latest move all sewn up
Cameo, the specialist blinds and curtain making division of Designer Contracts, has moved to new and upgraded premises near the company’s Chesterfi eld, Derbyshire, headquarters. As one of the UK’s largest fl ooring contractors and a key supplier to the new build sector, Designer
Contract’s bespoke blinds and curtain making operation was fi rst started more than 25 years ago. It’s established team of specialist machinists produce thousands of made-to-order curtains and roman blinds each year. As well as supplying domestic dwellings, the service is off ered to Ministry of Defence housing, Housing Associations and care schemes.
01246 854577
www.designercontracts.com Zest unveils new range of acoustic wall panels
Zest Wall Panels, part of Swish Building Products, has announced an extension to its range with the launch of its new contemporary Acoustic Wall Panels. Manufactured with real wood veneers and rigid, fully recycled plastic backing, these stylish slatted wall panels are specifi cally designed to absorb noise and improve sound quality. With the real wood veneer covering all three sides of each slat, these panels are beautiful from every angle. They are available in four timeless shades, Washed Oak, Oiled Oak, Ash Grey, and Contemporary Oak, allowing them to blend seamlessly into any style of interior design. Available as single panels and standing 2.6 m high, Zest Acoustic Wall Panels are easy to install and ideally suited to both modern and older properties and any size and shape of space. “An increase in customer demand for a quality product, together with a desire to extend our range led us to create our new Zest Acoustic Wall panels,” explains Brian Neville, national account manager, at Zest. “Our aim is to off er a high specifi cation wall panel which beautifully combines style, substance, and sustainability. With their stylish looks, industry leading acoustic qualities, and enviable sustainability credentials, we believe we have achieved this with our acoustic wall panels.”
01827 317 200
zestwallpanels.co.uk/wall-panels/acoustic-wall-panels WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK
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