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Shotcrete Alternative
There are many challenges associated with using shotcrete on secant and contiguous pile constructions. Cost, dust and wastage are the obvious concerns and in many cases site access can cause additional difficulties particularly in congested cities and towns. Many...
ENERTITE Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation – FAQ
What is ENERTITE? ENERTITE is a type of Polyurethane Insulating Foam that is processed on site to suit the size, shape and technical requirements of your roof, wall or floor structure. It is applied by spraying and insulates by reducing the amount of heat lost by...
How do we Create a Ventilation Void in a Roof Structure when applying ENERTITE open cell spray foam?
Building Regulations require a Clear Ventilation Void in Spray Foam Roof InsulationBuilding Regulations require the presence of a clear ventilation void in a pitched roof structure utilising non-breathable membranes to allow for the correct management of moisture...
What is Spray Foam Roof Insulation?
Read Time: 4 minutes Introduction If you are researching different insulation types for your roof, spray applied foam insulation is one of your options. In this Beginners Guide, we will answer the following questions: What is spray applied polyurethane foam...
Spray Foam Insulation – which Building Regulations apply in the UK?
Read Time: 5 minutes Introduction If you are involved in a roof insulation project in any capacity i.e. whether you are a home owner, designer, manufacturer, builder, installer, surveyor/inspector etc, a sound knowledge/understanding of the applicable building...
Open and Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
Read Time: 5 minutes Introduction If you are currently researching different roof insulation options, you may find that identifying and installing future-proofed, cost and energy-efficient insulation solutions that meet regulatory requirements can be time-consuming...
Baby, It’s Cold Inside!
Staying cosy indoors can be a real challenge this time of year. With presents to buy, parties to attend and families to feed, home finances can be a real nightmare before Christmas. That’s why the prospect of a crippling heating bill too is something so many of us desperately wish to avoid.
Spotlight on Isotech Sprayfoam
This month we shine ECON’s Foam Master Spotlight on Isotech Sprayfoam. BBA-approved Insulation Contractors Isotech Sprayfoam are BBA-approved insulation contractors who specialise in closed-cell polyurethane spray foam...
Gliding to New Heights Using Spray Insulations
Spray Insulations recently installed the roof and walls of a large, prefabricated barn with Elastospray LWP for a space being re-purposed as a glider workshop.
Elastospray LWP Spray Foam: Boxing Clever
Condensation can be a big problem for indoor gyms. Read how British Insulation Services used BASF Elastospray LWP spray foam to deliver a knock-out blow to Nechells Green Amateur Boxing Club’s condensation woes.
Are Robots Getting a Bad Rap?
From the outset, popular culture has given robots something of a bad wrap Whatever the advantages, most fictional narratives portray robots as malevolent forces with hidden agendas.
WHAT THE HECK IS… BREATHABILITY?
Little time? No worries! Industry buzzwords unlocked in no time at all. Today we answer ’What the Heck is… Breathability?’
