Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
Does all Inverted Roof Insulation achieve the same U-value at a given thickness? In the past this may well have been the case. There were fewer manufacturers, using similar blowing agents and much less challenging U-value targets. However, environmental pressures led...
Jul 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Myths About Non-combustible Insulation in Flat Roofs In late 2018 the Ministry of Housing, Committees & Local Government (MHCLG) made significant changes to the legal requirements within the Building Regulations 2010 in England. The Scottish Government soon...
Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
Crucial consideration in calculating U-values in inverted roofs Over the years many new XPS and EPS manufacturers have joined the externally insulated Inverted roofing market, giving designers and architects access to significant innovation and choice. The inverted...
May 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Warm Tapered Insulation Design – falls and drainage The publication of the updated BS 6229 in 2018 has been the cause of some significant controversy with regards to falls and drainage. As a code of practice BS 6229:2018 contains only recommendations and guidance,...
Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Innovations in Warm Flat Roof Insulation All PIR flat roof insulation boards are the same. It’s a widely held view, and one which has never been true. Take mechanically fastened Aluminium foil faced PIR insulation boards for example. There are a variety of...
Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
WFRL and the importance of correct installation The installation of the Water Flow Reducing Layer in inverted roof insulation systems has been highlighted as a concern. It has been suggested that poor installation could significantly affect U-Values achieved. It is...
