ADL 2021, what’s changed?

ADL 2021, what’s changed?

ADL 2021, what’s changed? We could not start this month’s column without first recognising the atrocities being perpetrated by the Russian Government and sending a message of support to the people of Ukraine.  In addition to seeing the terrible images of the Russian...
The benefits of coated VIP insulation

The benefits of coated VIP insulation

The benefits of coated VIP insulation Vacuum Insulated Panels, or VIP’s, have been used in warm and inverted roof construction for a while now, they even have their own Wikipedia page. Despite being sold to the roofing market for nearly 10 years they remain a product...
The benefits of coated VIP insulation

Fire retardants in insulation, are they important?

Fire retardants in insulation, are they important? Happy New Year Dear Reader, all of us at QI hope you had a great festive break and avoided Omicron: unless that is a new Marvel character in which case we hope you enjoyed the movie. Onto the serious stuff. From...
The benefits of coated VIP insulation

Do you need non-combustible insulation on upstands?

Do you need non-combustible insulation on upstands?  This is a question worthy of the QI TV show, and one that would definitely get Alan Davies the famous Klaxon and flashing lights because the obvious answers of yes or no would both be incorrect. At present, based on...
The benefits of coated VIP insulation

Multi-layering in inverted insulation

Multi-layering in inverted insulation Inverted roof insulation boards, just like warm roof insulation boards, are made using different chemicals and differing manufacturing methods. This results in no two products being the same, and in the case of thermal performance...