The A. Proctor Group Ltd, based in Blairgowrie
Perthshire are pleased to announce that they have
received the BRE certificate for Spacetherm®-F
(Fermacell) and Lining PP (Plasterboard).
The innovative thin insulation is approved
for wall and ceiling applications as a laminate
bonded to either Fermacell or plasterboard. The
certificate shows examples of typical U values
and Condensation Risk analysis in a variety of
wall and roof applications, using insulation as
thin as 9mm.
The thin laminate board is creating a lot of interest
in many applications but especially on Hard to
Treat walls, such as the solid wall widely seen in
social housing refurbishments. The thin insulant
allows landlords to refurbish their houses in a
regular maintenance programme with minimal
effect on the useable internal floor space. The
upgrading of solid walls is a constant difficulty
due to the fact that they cannot benefit from
cavity wall insulation injection. Whilst being
an effective way to insulate homes, External
wall insulation systems can prove costly whilst
often not being a viable option due to owner
occupiers in adjoining properties and often
effect the external aesthetics of the dwelling. If
you are faced with any of the afore mentioned
restrictions when deciding on how to thermally
upgrade a property then you may wish to
consider Spacetherm®.
Spacetherm®-F has received approval from
Ofgem under the government run CERT
programme and is eligible for funding through
British Gas.
The unique high performance aerogel
insulation (with a k-factor of 0.013W/mK)
used in Spacetherm®-F panels combined with
the robustness and durability of Fermacell
gypsum board and the speed and flexibility
of the direct fix method allows properties
to be upgraded speedily and with minimum
inconvenience to occupiers.
The energy savings resulting from the
dramatically improved thermal performance of
the envelope and the advantages to occupier
comfort of the warmer internal surfaces will
not only improve the tenants day to day life
but will also make a significant contribution
to progress meeting the Decent Homes
standard.
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