Insulate Magazine Issue 10

The only independent insulation industry trade magazine
The first project in the UK to use L-Ments was
based in Burley in the heart of Hampshire’s New
Forest, where it was applied in the construction
of a self-designed and built new home to
near-zero carbon standards.
Despite the persistence of some inclement
weather and the contractor having no experience
of the system, 25 panels (195m2) were installed
in under seven hours. Also, the asymmetric roof
design incorporating two different pitches was
easily accommodated during installation.
Fast Flexibile Option
Whether a project is new-build or refurbishment,
as long as there is a supporting gable end and
purlins to fix the panels to, L-Ments is the option.
The panels are delivered to site in a similar fashion
to trussed rafters that most contractors are
familiar with, which can then be lifted or craned
into position.
Once installed, the remainder of the housebuilder
trades can then be swiftly commenced speeding
up the process to a finished build. As the
L-Ments panels include the breather membrane
and counter batten, fewer materials need purchasing
and stored on site. In line with traditional
construction, L-Ments can accommodate both
dormer windows, solar panels and a faster, easier
fit solution for rooflights. As a system, it provides
a thoroughly modern roof without the need
to learn difficult new techniques.
Kevin Bohea, Recticel’s Commercial
Director commented:
“L-Ments, with its speed of installation and
outstanding thermal conductivity provides
room-in-a-roof living space cost-effectively;
making it increasingly difficult to argue against
prefabricated practices becoming more prevalent
in future building projects. Offsite progression
could be crucial to creating modern
energy-efficient homes at the speed the country
so urgently needs.’’
SIG360 work with us
on site, to ensure we
not only meet our
client’s needs but
exceed them.
NEIL HARRISON
HARRISON PROJECTS
AN SIG CUSTOMER
BUILD YOUR NAME ON US
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