The Building Envelope

The Problem
Armed with the latest U-value testing equipment, and excited by the improved thermal performance data shown by…

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Façade systems, and especially the cladding of high-rise buildings, have been, and continue to be, the topic of increased discussion and…

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 Providing high-quality PVCu windows and fire doors to housing association building projects has meant social housing has always been…

The increased cost of living continues to highlight the need for energy-efficient social housing, leading to greater scrutiny of the…

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Responding to UK/Ireland specifier calls for high-performance door components, James Latham introduces FERRO, a premium range of…

Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL®, has added to its suite of industry support resources with the launch of the Recladding…

Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations have been made so new homes produce 31% lower carbon emissions. It is the precursor to…

Designing and constructing future-proof social houses, which will serve their occupants for years to come and will not cause issues to the…

- Social landlords turning to timber to reducing carbon and improving building performance
 
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