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Fire safety is a top priority in building construction, especially concerning building envelopes and membranes. These materials are vital for the structural integrity, energy efficiency, and…

A growing number of low-energy building projects are opting for offsite construction methods, underscoring the significance of environmentally friendly technology. The key to constructing long-lasting structures…

The UK and Ireland are both aiming to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.  Buildings are a major source of emissions in both…

Along with insulation, airtightness is one of the most critical factors for energy efficiency in buildings. One study found unwanted air leakage to be responsible for…

Energy efficiency targets for new homes are getting tougher all the time. Ireland’s nearly zero energy building standard (NZEB) requires that new homes be at least…

When specifying fire-rated membranes in cladding remediation projects, it is important to consider other critical performance factors such as vapour permeability, airtightness and UV stability.

When specifying materials which become part of an external wall on buildings with a storey at least 11 m above ground level we must consider if they need to achieve class A2-s1,d0 or above.

Last year, England and Wales both introduced new building regulations that tightened the limiting air permeability for new buildings from 10 m3/hr.m2 to 8 m3/hr.m2, along with other key changes to how airtightness is regulated.

Why are high quality membranes so critical in a passive house, and how exactly are they tested by the PHI to ensure their quality?

So-called ‘modular’ housing has been in the news a lot in recent years, with rapid-build factory-made homes mooted as a potential solution to housing shortages in both…

Airtightness is one of the fundamental building blocks in high-performance construction. If an assembly is airtight then air leakage, the uncontrolled inward or outward movement of…

What is a thermal bridge and where can it occur? With energy costs rising, it’s important to consider what areas of your construction could be addressed…

Designing a new house or retrofit project focuses on the need to retain the heat within the house, but they normally overlook the need to tackle…

Concern about mould in construction has been increasing as people become aware that exposure to mould can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, and…

The current global housing market encounters a lack of supply and affordability. As the market is flooded with older and less net-zero energy or less economic…

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A good level of airtightness of the building envelope is an essential element for its overall functioning, particularly in nZEB, Passive House projects. Partel building

All buildings that people spend a significant amount of time (houses, apartments, schools, building offices) should be ventilated by choosing a ventilation system that