INSULATION
INSULATION BOARD IS PATHWAY TO SIGNIFICANT ENERGY SAVINGS AND YEAR-ROUND COMFORT
When looking for products that help a building achieve energy compliance and good comfort levels, insulation values are a foremost consideration, and these are largely dictated by a product’s composition. For example, foil-faced PIR insulation’s 0.022 lambda value, which makes it ideal for fabric-
first design, significantly depends on its low emissivity foil facing and closed cell foam structure. But since the development of Eurowall+, form has become an important function in PIR selection. Unlike many other rigid full-fill PIR insulation boards, Eurowall + boards, features a tongue and groove joint on its four sides. The precision-cut element ensures the boards lock together for a tight-locking fit. This reduces thermal bridging and is integral in enabling a 90mm Eurowall + board to achieve a U-value of 0.18 W/m²K within a 100mm wall cavity. The 10mm gap generated by the board’s good thermal properties makes it a product that benefits the installer, as well as the end user. For bricklayers, this means traditional techniques can be followed, resulting in a time and cost-effective installation process that is simpler and less labour-intensive. For homeowners, the superior thermal performance offered by
the Eurowall + board is a pathway to significant energy savings and year-round internal comfort. Time is money in the construction industry, and delays can have a significant knock-on effect in terms of costs and business reputation. This, the company, explains, is where Eurowall + comes into its own as an insulation board. Its tongue and groove feature eliminates the need for taping at joints. Additionally, the board’s two distinctive facers remove the guesswork for installers when it comes to fitting them the correct way around. Available in 90mm, 115mm and 140mm thicknessses, Eurowall + offers up to 65% better thermal performance than other insulation products of the same thickness, the company states. This makes it a genuine option for housebuilders looking to futureproof their building’s energy performance against further regulation rises.
Reticel Insulation
www.recticelinsulation.com
CONSERVATORY INSULATION IMPROVES U-VALUE EMISSIONS BY 79% AND CUTS HEAT USAGE BY ALMOST A THIRD
With energy efficiency at the forefront of the conversation, solutions like insulation are essential for conserving energy to heat and cool homes. Richard Fitton, professor of Building Performance at Salford Uni’s Energy House 2.0, commented: “The UK faces a huge challenge when it comes to retrofitting existing homes. We have several million conservatories across the country, and the idea that they’re not that efficient yet still people heat them is a concern.” However, a groundbreaking study by the University of Salford has independently
tested conservatory insulation provider CI Group’s C.H.R.I.S system, revealing impressive results. According to research, the C.H.R.I.S system, which is loosely based on the NASA technology they use on the International Space Station, can improve U-value emissions by 79% and cut heat usage by almost a third. Fitton continued: “The main thing we looked at was the performance of the
ceiling. We measure the ceiling in U-value, which shows us how efficient that element is - and the lower the better. “We found that the C.H.R.I.S system reduced the heat transfer by around 80%. And how that works when you tie into the rest of the building, is the entire heat loss of the building reduced by about 30%. These figures could make quite a big difference to the way people use, heat and cool conservatories.” University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0 is a £16m world-leading building science
facility that mimics a variety of extreme climates ranging from -20˚C to +40˚C - and can even make it snow. This controlled environment provides an unmatched setting to test energy efficiency, temperature retention and U-value. Earlier this year, the company became the first in its industry to secure the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for its quality management and ‘uniquely sourced, thermally enhanced quilt and hollow board system’. Matt Forrest, managing director of CI Group, said: “To have Salford University say ‘not only does it perform, but it performs better than what we thought it would’ scientifically validates what we’ve been saying for many years.”
CI Group
https://conservatoryinsulations.com/
GRANTS AND SCHEMES AVAILABLE FOR INSULATION IMPROVEMENTS
E.ON Next joined forces with the National Pharmacy Association to highlight how a well-insulated home can help improve people’s overall health and wellbeing. Living in a more energy efficient home has
benefits including lower energy bills and carbon emissions, increased comfort and improved health and wellbeing. According to Citizens Advice, upgrading 13 million UK homes to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C could have significant health benefits, potentially saving the NHS up to £2 billion by 2030. Home insulation and energy efficiency are crucial
to reducing risks of key health conditions, with warmer home temperatures potentially preventing up to 6,000 excess winter deaths each year. E.ON Next offers access to grants and schemes
for insulation improvements, open to anyone eligible including non-E.ON Next customers: • The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) provides free or part-funded insulation options to eligible households, based on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating and Council Tax band, and is available to homeowners, landlords, and tenants. • The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG), and the ECO4 Scheme, offer low-income and vulnerable
households in England funding for insulation, low-carbon heating, and energy-efficient windows and doors. Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON UK, commented: “The upfront cost of improving home insulation may seem daunting – but at E.ON Next, we’re here to make new energy work for everyone and help reduce the costs of making homes more energy efficient, while also making homes more comfortable and cheaper to run.”
E.ON Next
www.eonnext.com
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