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What’s the most cost effective alternative to PIR floor insulation?

Written on 17th May 2017.

In our latest “Your Questions, Answered” video, Jason Martin answers a question we have received as a result of recent price increases in PIR insulation, “What’s the most cost effective alternative to PIR floor insulation?” Firstly, what has caused these price increases? Methylene Diphenyl...

How Important is Thermal Bridging?

In our latest video, Jason Martin, our Specification and Product Development Manager, looks at the importance of thermal bridging in the Irish construction industry, and how effectively dealing with thermal bridges can help easily achieve nZEB and passive house standards. With greater emphasis...

Your Questions, Answered: What blocks should I use to comply with TGD A in Ireland?

Jason Martin, our Specification and Product Development Manager, answers a commonly asked question in the Irish construction industry in our first “Your Questions, Answered” series. Looking specifically at small buildings up to two stories with traditional masonry wall construction, Jason explains...

How to combat thermal bridging

What are thermal bridges and where do they occur? Thermal bridging is an important part of building design and performance, and is a crucial issue in compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. However, despite the fact that thermal bridging is often discussed among designers and builders...

The benefits of BIM in Manufacturing

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is more than just a 3D model or a technology intervention, but rather a combination of people, process and technology - all of which is underpinned by coordinated information. BIM marks the beginning of a major shift within the construction industry in the way...

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