Thermal Economics is Shortlisted for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2018

We’re delighted that Thermal Economics Alreflex Full Fill has been shortlisted for Energy Saving Product of the Year in the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2018! Alreflex Full Fill is a new product to our range of masonry cavity wall insulation, specifically designed as a solution for dense blockwork inner-leaves.  Alreflex Full Fill has been tested by the BBA, and is accepted by the NHBC as a full-fill cavity insulation board.

Where to Start with Thermal Bridging

It is often thought that complying with the U-values in the Part L approved document are enough.  However, achieving good fabric energy efficiency in new-build and existing homes also means designing out or minimising thermal bridging.

Same product: More uses!

The most common solution for insulating a pitched roof, is to install one or more layers of fibrous, mineral wool insulation between and/or over the ceiling joists in the loft.  This is an example of a ‘cold pitched roof’, and it has some fantastic advantages, for example it is easy to achieve low U-values for the roof.  However, the biggest drawback is that this means the loft space cannot be used as habitable space; and unless boards are put down over the insulation, it cannot easily be used for storage.