BUILDING ENVELOPE


PRIORITY SEALING The need for more effective insulation and sealing solutions of windows and doors will become a priority for the self-build and renovation sectors. Indeed, it could be argued that retrofitting sealing solutions can be an effective way to achiee greater energy efficient homes rather than building new properties. n the self-build market, designers will continue to invest in new ways to delier low carbon structures, which use sustainable technologies such as foam sealant tapes to secure measurable airtight, acoustic and thermal sealing benefits. With  of the heat leaking from


carbon structures that use sustainable technologies to deliver measurable airtight, acoustic and thermal sealing benefits.


Building Regulation changes will hae an uneuiocal impact as energy ratings for property become stricter, and these include energy and entilation standards for new homes that are far better for the enironment and fit for the future. It’s hard to argue that higher air and thermal standards for house construction has to be a continuing priority.


Innovative sealing technologies are undoubtedly a beneficial way to help self-builders and renovators have the energy efficient homes we all want. ndeed, as sustainability continues to be of paramount concern in the development of low carbon and eco-friendly building proects, we will see technologies such as energy foam tapes,’ which can add real value during the initial and post construction phases, grow in importance as effectie ways to seal window and door frame epansion joints and gaps.


around windows it will become ever more critical to improve the seal around the window to wall gap if the amount of heat loss around frames is to be significantly reduced, helping to sae energy costs in the process. Retrofitting properties with effective sealing solutions must also become a direct focus for self-builders and those involved in refurbishment and home renovation proects. s they say the greenest home is one already built  it ust needs proper retrofit insulation.


Andy Swift is sales and operations manager for ISO-Chemie


42 www.sbhonline.co.uk


may/jun 2023


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