| FAKRO LAUNCHES QUADRUPLE GLAZED ROOF WINDOW |
Fakro’s FTT pivot roof windows offer exceptional heat transmission co-efficients, having been designed to meet the requirements of energy-efficient buildings such as those built to Passivhaus standards. Glazing units are set in specially designed wider sash frames which minimize the potential for thermal bridging. With a 50mm thick glazing unit, the FTT U8 Thermo® quadruple-glazed roof window has a U-value of 0.68 W/m2K while that of the triple-glazed FTT U6 is 0.81W/m2k. Both have a glass U-value of 0.3 W/m2K. More Website
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BESPOKE AND SUSTAINABLE ‘FLAT PACK HOMES’ DESIGNED FOR THE FUTURE
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Lodgico, the official agents for Honka log homes from Finland, have seen growing interest in their range of ‘flat pack log homes’ in an economy where first time buying is becoming an unobtainable target. These self build homes are quick to erect, environmentally sustainable and can be designed to meet specific requirements. Also, building a timber home means reducing running costs due to the natural ability to utilise free energy provided by the sun. More Website
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KLOBER SOLAR CABLE OUTLET KIT FOR AIRTIGHT ROOFS
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Klober’s Solar Cable Outlet Kit creates a watertight and airtight seal around cables passing through the roof. An 8-cable insert is used through which additional cables can be added later. Used in conjunction with a wind tunnel tested Sealing Collar, the kit is suitable for cables of 4 - 8mm, with Sealing Collars for diameters of 8-12mm, 15-22mm, 25-32mm, 42-55mm & 50-70mm. Both are available in 3 colours to suit most commonly used roof tiles. More Website
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SMART WATER MANAGEMENT FOAM SET TO TRANSFORM GREEN ROOF MARKET
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Construction companies tasked with building green roofs and skyrise gardens now have an innovative growing substrate at their disposal. VYDRO® foam (from Huntsman) is a unique hydrophilic polyurethane material unlike any other currently available. Capable of storing up to 30 times its own weight in water, this breakthrough smart water management solution is a highly effective planting medium for intensive and extensive green roofs. More Website
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NU-HEAT – A TALENT FOR DESIGN
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Nu-Heat Underfloor & Renewables continues to experience success as a leading UK supplier of underfloor heating systems and specialist in the integration of heat pumps and solar thermal. The company started in1992 specialising in underfloor heating (UFH) design and supply. More recently Nu-Heat introduced heat pumps and solar thermal and has exceptional skills in the design of integrated systems to achieve energy efficient systems with potential to attract payments through the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). More Website
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KERAKOLL WINS TTA AWARD FOR BEST ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE
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Kerakoll’s Green Building Rating and Eco Products range have been recognised as the best environmental initiative in the tiling industry at the Tile Association Awards for 2011. The company has developed the GreenBuilding rating in the absence of a single European assessment system to give a benchmark for the design and construction of eco-friendly buildings. Kerakoll has redeveloped its products to be as eco-friendly as possible and has instigated a process of continuous assessment and improvement. More Website
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