HEAT RECOVERY IN AN AIRTIGHT WORLD
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By 2016 the Government has stated that all new build homes must be zero carbon and already we are seeing countless developments within legislation to help point the industry in the right direction. The SAP Q eligible HRU ECO 4 MVHR whole-house ventilation system from Itho is one of the most energy efficient systems on the market. Suitable for use in residential buildings, new builds, high and low rise buildings and renovations (where improvements to air tightness have been made).
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DERWENT AND WILLIAM DAVIS ‘GROW’ NEW SCHEME
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Derwent Living and William Davis Ltd have laid down the roots of a new housing scheme in Grantham and marked the official opening with a tree planting. The Derby-based housing provider co-hosted a small opening ceremony at its new housing scheme in Castlegate with William Davis, the developer responsible for the scheme. The scheme, which has 53 properties, was completed in September 2010 and the majority of residents have now moved in.
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STYROFOAM INSULATES UK'S FIRST RURAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PASSIVHAUS SCHEME
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FLOORMATE 300-A – a STYROFOAM-A insulation material manufactured by Dow Building Solutions – is being used to insulate what is set to be the UK’s first rural affordable housing scheme to gain Passivhaus certification. FLOORMATE 300-A is being installed below the concrete floor slabs of the ground-breaking 14 dwelling development in Wimbish, Essex, aiming for completion in Spring 2011. FLOORMATE 300-A is highly durable with excellent moisture-resistance and compressive strength, enabling the insulation to perform outside the waterproofing envelope. More Website
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LONG RAKE SPAR GET READY FOR WINTER
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The snow and ice last winter gripped the country for the second year in a row, many people were caught out as demand for rock salt was high but stocks became low. Long Rake Spar anticipate the same scenario for this winter and on this basis Long Rake Spar has had foresight to supplement any shortfall and secure several thousand tonne shipments of premium grade granular rock salt. Therefore customers can be assured of availability throughout the winter. More Website
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ROCKWOOL AND IBSTOCK BRICK RECOGNISED FOR BRICKSHIELD
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BrickShield® the brick slip clad external wall insulation system from Rockwool and Ibstock Brick has achieved recognition in the Construction Product Association’s 2010 edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA) publication under Energy and Carbon saving category. The combination of brick slip from Ibstock Brick Ltd with a highly durable insulation board from Rockwool gives the appearance of a traditional brick, while improving the U-values of the existing wall to as low as 0.25 W/m² or better. More Website
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BAXI GROUP LAUNCHES NEW BREED OF BIOMASS BOILERS FOR THE HOME
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Baxi Group has introduced a breakthrough in biomass technology for new build and social housing developments with the new Baxi Bioflo. Designed to help developers meet Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) and comply with the requirements of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, this free-standing, pellet fed boiler can be installed in living areas. This makes boiler specification and installation much simpler on new-build and retrofit housing projects. More Website
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