Leading insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover, has launched Spacesaver Lite – a new, low-density mineral wool solution – designed to provide optimum thermal comfort in structures with cold roof spaces. Isover’s Spacesaver Lite is a shorter version of the company’s popular Spacesaver range and is available in lengths ranging from 3.5 to 7 meters, and thicknesses of 100mm to 200mm. It … [Read more...]
Tackling Moisture Management With Vario Xtrasafe
Controlling the levels of moisture which enter and exit a building can be a complex task. Find out how Vario® XtraSafe smart membrane can tackle the effects of unwanted moisture in your build. Along with airtightness in dwellings, another important factor that influences the comfort of the occupant is the management of moisture. Controlling the levels of moisture which enter and exit a building … [Read more...]
ISOVER LAUNCHES ADVANCED AIRTIGHTNESS SOLUTION FOR INSTALLERS
Saint-Gobain Isover has introduced a new airtightness and moisture management system that can be fitted by just one person, helping installers to cut costs and increase efficiency on-site. Unlike other vapour barriers on the market, Vario® XtraSafe features a clever hook and loop system meaning it can be fitted by a single person, as well as removed and repositioned countless times. Pre-printed … [Read more...]
U Protect Black Alu: Increasing Building Safety Through Innovation
The latest Government figures*, suggest there are over 22,000 fires in UK non-domestic buildings every year. The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) estimates that a quarter of these can be attributed to cooking and extraction appliances. To confront this, and protect UK buildings when a fire does break out, leading insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover, has launched an … [Read more...]
Isover Launches New Installer Training Course
Leading insulation provider, Saint-Gobain Isover, has launched a new training course to help contractors, dry-liners and plasterers learn about its advanced Optima Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) system. Participants will be able to gain hands-on experience in installing the solution, helping them provide energy saving solutions for customers with solid wall properties. Aimed at existing IWI … [Read more...]
Isover Technology Offers Airtight Solution For William May Developments
Saint-Gobain Isover has provided housebuilder William May Developments with innovative airtightness membranes and high-performance insulation to optimise thermal efficiency and moisture management in a new development in Bestwood Village, Nottingham. The manufacturer’s Vario Membrane System was selected for the construction of 18 timber framed housing units, following a decision by William May … [Read more...]
Noisy Neighbours Are A Problem For One In Four Homeowners
More than a quarter of UK homeowners say they suffer with noisy next-door neighbours, but fewer than half have attempted to resolve the problem, according to the findings of a new report. As many as 27 per cent say they are also disturbed by passing street traffic, while almost a third suffer from the sound of car and burglar alarms, and 36 per cent are annoyed by noise from neighbours’ … [Read more...]
Isover’s Optima IWI System Achieves Top BBA Certification
Leading insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover, has achieved certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its Optima Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) system. Following several stages of robust testing, Optima has been awarded The BBA’s ‘Agrément Certificate’, which recognises high-quality construction products and systems. The pioneering mineral wool system is designed to … [Read more...]
Isover Lays Foundations For Future With New Appointments
Insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover is preparing for future development with the appointment of two new product managers, Graeme Greenwood and Rajinder Sokhi. The new team members will work closely with the research department to direct the development and marketing of new insulation systems. Graeme joins Isover from Exel Technology Group, a technology company specialising in data … [Read more...]
Isover Runs Half Marathon Gauntlet For Charity Mission
On Sunday 29th September, Tom Foster, senior product manager at insulation manufacturer Saint-Gobain Isover, donned his running shoes and headed to Windsor Great Park in Berkshire to take part in the 31st Windsor Half Marathon. Tom formed part of a 13-strong team racing for charity on behalf of the company’s parent group, Saint-Gobain. Racing in bright sunshine and balmy conditions, Tom crossed … [Read more...]
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