search.noResults

search.searching

dataCollection.invalidEmail
note.createNoteMessage

search.noResults

search.searching

orderForm.title

orderForm.productCode
orderForm.description
orderForm.quantity
orderForm.itemPrice
orderForm.price
orderForm.totalPrice
orderForm.deliveryDetails.billingAddress
orderForm.deliveryDetails.deliveryAddress
orderForm.noItems
INSULATION ISOVER INVESTS IN THE OUTSIDE


Isover has launched a new stone wool insula- tion, Polterm Max Plus, for rainscreen cladding and over-cladding applications.


Polterm Max Plus is a non-combustible 1200 x 600mm stone mineral wool slab, which delivers excellent thermal and acoustic per- formance, while achieving the best attainable A1 Euroclass fire classification according to EN 13501-1. With a thermal conductivity of 0.035W/ mK, Isover’s new range will help reduce heat loss within a building; the slabs can be tightly butted together, while the inner face accom- modates substrate irregularities, to maximise the thermal performance.


In addition to its thermal performance, Pol- term Max Plus will also improve the acoustic performance of the external envelope, reduc- ing the airborne noise from aircraft, vehicles, trains and weather.


Polterm Max Plus contains a water repellent additive to protect against moisture ingress during installation.


The black glass veil on the external fac- ing side of the insulation contributes to the aesthetics of the installation, as it prevents un- wanted sightings of the insulation from behind a ventilated rainscreen façade system. Stuart Dumbarton, head of product management, said: “The launch of Polterm Max Plus demonstrates our commitment to continually improving our product offer with solutions that add value for our customers. “Polterm Max Plus can be used in conjunc-


tion with our Steel Frame Infill Batt, which is designed to fully fill the steel frame stud and provide additional thermal and acoustic perfor- mance.”


The company has also designed a complete new packaging suite for key product families within its range. It has been created to improve product identification and make selecting and picking easier for merchants, distributors and installation teams on-site. With the familiar Isover yellow forming a dis- tinctive backdrop, the new packaging is colour- coded by application, using a strong palette of five colours to help customers find what they need faster.


Easy to identify at-a-glance, the product name has also been increased in prominence with new iconography on performance to as- sist correct product identification. A hero icon visualises the product’s main performance feature for example, whether it’s for acoustic or thermal performance with secondary perfor-


mance icons showing other attributes. Addi- tional application icons show clearly where the product can be installed. Isover marketing director Órla Whelan said:


“These changes are in response to customer feedback; our priority was to overcome the is- sues customers were facing in relation to the packaging. The updated design does just that, helping to improve differentiation between products at every point of contact from store and warehouse staff to delivery drivers and insulation installers on-site.


Don’t speculate to insulate Easy-Trim closes in on insulation


The government has pledged to devise policies ‘as soon as possible’ to tackle the energy inefficiency of UK homes, says Jon Parsons, specification manager at Recticel Insulation. It follows a recent report that revealed 25 million houses will not meet insulation standards by mid-century.


“The call for the implementation of a national programme of home renovation to reduce the thermal deficiency has been long and loud, but individual homeowners and house-builders can do their bit, too,” he says.


“The onus on providing buildings which deliver in terms of thermal performance will largely fall on architects, developers and the building industry as a whole. However, manufacturers can also play their part by continuing to refine the performance of ‘fabric first’ materials which are vital in putting a thermal seal on the building envelope.” Parsons says that Eurowall+ represents Recticel Insulation’s commitment to PIR innovation to improve a building’s thermal performance and enhance the comfort and wellbeing of its occupants. Eurowall+ is a rigid


insulation board with a tongue-and- groove joint on all four sides. This ensures boards slot together easily to provide insulation that minimises thermal bridging heat loss, as well as offering effective protection against


elements such as wind-driven rain. Made from high performance closed cell PIR foam, it allows designers and housebuilders to maintain existing masonry cavity wall build-ups, without compromise to thermal performance. It can achieve a U-value of 0.18W/m2K in a 100mm cavity to enable compliance with Part L1A of the Building Regulations 2013 in England and Part L1A of the Building Regulations 2014 in Wales. Unlike other insulation products, Eurowall+ will not degrade or deteriorate due to moisture and therefore maintains its thermal performance. BMJ


February 2019 www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net


Easy-Trim Cavity Closers provide a simple solu- tion to achieving building regulation compli- ance where cavity widths are unknown, and can be used in a wide range of constructions, including masonry, timber frame and steel frame structures. Fully ridged PVC cavity clo- sures, they come in two profiles to fit cavity widths (50mm-100mm & 100m- 150mm) and prevent cold bridging, reducing the risk of condensa- tion, mould and moisture migra- tion across the cavity. The closers come with a


lightweight, compact POS display for merchant trade counters.


29


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52