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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NEW INTERIOR INSULATION BOARD LAUNCHED BY RECTICEL INSULATION
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Eurothane PL (Plasterboard Laminate), from Recticel Insulation Products, provides a combination of high quality insulation, durability and a ready-to-decorate surface and is intended for internal dry-lining applications. It features a high-performance, rigid and closed cell polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam core which is faced on both sides with a multi-layer kraft and aluminium foil. An integral moisture barrier ensures effective control of condensation, while an additional layer of plasterboard bonded to one face provides an external surface ready for decoration.
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HYDROPANEL MAKES WAVES ON SWIMMING POOL PROJECT
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Hydropanel fibre cement boards from Marley Eternit have helped avoid the issues associated with tiling and painting of swimming pools. That’s because its moisture resistant properties enabled the clay tiles, chlorine-resistant paint and an intricate mosaic freeze to be applied directly to the fibre cement boards on its latest project. Hydropanel’s water resistant properties and exceptional strength also meant that the boards did not need water resistant treatment before applying the tiles or paint, which would have been required on gypsum based boards.
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SUPER BRIGHT LEDS OUTSHINE CURRENT MARKET
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Greenstock, specialist lamp company has seen sales of its new range of super bright LED lamps double month on month as LED lighting becomes recognised as the most energy efficient, cost effective source of lighting. The company’s MR16 and GU10 4w LED lamps are equivalent to a 35w lamp and can be used instead of 50w standard Halogen lamps. Retrofit to 99% of all applications, the energy saving LED lamps consume up to 90% less energy than standard lamps.
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FAKRO ROOF WINDOWS PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE BURGLARY DETERRENCE
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In terms of security, a product has to be tested to virtual destruction to determine whether it truly performs. Even so, the ultimate proof is a real burglary attempt and in the case of FAKRO’s topSafe® system the results of attempts to gain access speak for themselves. 3 FTP-V windows in conservation style had been installed in a clay plain tiled roof which was targeted because views were obscured from the ground.
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NEW WHIRLPOOL BROCHURE SHOWCASES STUNNING FREE STANDING COLLECTION
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Whirlpool, which is celebrating its centenary next year, has produced a stylish new brochure for its free standing collection. Printed in full colour with high-quality photographs of each product and detailed specifications, the A4, portrait brochure reflects Whirlpool’s ethos of combining ease of use with good looks. The brochure explains Whirlpool’s principles on issues such as technological innovation, cutting edge design and protecting the environment, where it is leading the way with its Green Generation range.
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