insulation

William Bown, CEO of SuperFOIL, warns that the critical role of insulation is being neglected, an oversight that risks jeopardising the future potential of an effective rollout of heat pumps. Following guidance issued from the government earlier this year, the Future Homes Standard, now expected to come into effect from 2028, will require newbuild homes […]

The UK’s drive to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions is central to the Warm Homes Plan, says Connor McCandless, MD at energystore. While the plan places strong emphasis on renewable technologies, fabric efficiency is just as critical to delivering lasting impact. Alongside the rollout of new renewable systems, next generation insulation solutions that […]

William Bown, CEO of SuperFOIL, says the Warm Homes Plan can avoid the failings of ECO4, as long as stronger controls are in place. The government’s report validates what we have argued for years: sticking to ‘traditional’ rigid insulation methods is no longer viable – both cost-wise and for the health of buildings. The ‘damp and […]

Households left with defective homes by government’s failed energy efficiency installation initiative may still be exposed to unaffordable repair bills, says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). In a new report on the “catastrophic scheme” which left more than 30,000 homes with defects, the PAC finds a system with serious failings at every level. The National […]

Ecological Building Systems has developed an internal insulation system, Retro EcoWall A1, designed to upgrade the thermal performance of existing buildings with traditional solid stone or masonry walls. Retro EcoWall A1 combines layers of Diasen Diathonite Thermactive.037 lime and cork insulating plaster, with breathable mineral adhesives and Redstone Clima Redboard Pro, calcium silicate thermal insulation, […]