Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
VIP’s, what are they and are they all the same? ViP’s, or Vacuum Insulated Panels are a bit of an oddball in the insulation world. Unlike PIR or XPS insulation, they contain no blowing agent to create a cell structure to provide their insulation value. They also...
Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
Compliance & Accreditation, do they matter? If you listened to, or read, the closing statements of Richard Millett QC, leading counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, in the week of 13th September 2021, you’d be in no doubt about the answer to that question. “Truly...
Aug 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
Adhesive bonding of insulation boards Through this column we have talked a lot about the requirements for inverted roofs, so, Dear Reader, you would be forgiven for thinking that QI only supply insulation board for inverted roof applications: an understandable...
Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorised
Condensation risk when insulating above and below the deck As World Governments seek to address the issues created by climate change, legislation to reduce carbon emissions is increasing the thermal performance requirements of roofs and walls. With legislation change...
Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorised
How does the NHBC Chapter 7.1 update affect roof insulation? As the largest insurer of new construction housing the NHBC plays an important role in the construction industry, producing its own guidance that follows regulations and standards and clarifies their...
Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
Correct loading of inverted roof insulation Whilst a correctly installed Water Flow Reduction Layer (WFRL) prevents the majority of rainwater from getting beneath inverted roof insulation, the insulation board still requires ballasting down to prevent flotation. This...
