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Insulation Updates CREATING THE RIGHT IMPRESSION One of the largest-ever UK projects to be undertaken using StoTherm Classic M insulation and the Sto-Rotofix Plus fixing system has now been completed in Scotland. The Sto products have been used on the new Portobello High School which has been built adjacent to Portobello Park in Edinburgh. One of the largest-ever UK projects to be undertaken using StoTherm Classic M was chosen to provide high-level thermal performance for the new building. This EWI StoTherm Classic M insulation and the Sto-Rotofix Plus fixing system features expanded polystyrene insulation boards and non-cementitious rendering components system has been completed on the new Portobello High School in Edinburgh. offering impact resistance of 60 joules – up to 10 times greater than similar cementitious systems can provide. This is a particular benefit for this type of school project where the façade cladding may be subject to harsh treatment. Thoroughly proven in many different parts of the world, the StoTherm Classic M system was finished externally with a through-coloured StoSilco K silicone render finish to add extra protection and enhance the appearance. The Sto insulation was fixed to the substrate using the innovative Sto-Rotofix Plus fixing system. Ideal for use on different types of substrates, the Rotofix system uses a unique helical spiral fixing which allows the insulation boards to be mechanically fixed, quickly and reliably, and then easily adjusted so that a seamless façade can be created ready for rendering. It is stronger and quicker to install, and has better levelling capabilities and fewer components, than any comparable system. www.sto.co.uk A PERSONALISED EXPERIENCE ROCKWOOL UK’s new website is powered by AI and has been carefully designed to predict and adapt, providing you with a central resource for your insulation insights. The new ROCKWOOL website can predict and adapt to be completely relevant and helpful to you and your needs. This sophisticated, content-rich platform of information with powerful tools has been designed to support and deliver real value to everyone in construction. The in-built machine-learning of this website means that the more the site is used, the more the platform will be optimised to show highly relevant content and assets whether they are a homeowner, a specifier or a contractor. www.rockwool.co.uk A QUALITY MARK MEASURE If you’re fed up with reading tapes upside down, Fisco’s new ‘Mark-Right’ Tape is designed for right-handed craftsmen and women with a blade that reads from right to left. Above: Fisco’s new ‘Mark-Right’ Tape. So measuring and marking gets a whole lot easier and more accurate because you won’t have to read the tape measure upside down and use your left hand to hold the tape in position whilst marking. Available in 5m lengths, the blade is graduated in mm and inches, is accurate to EC Class II and housed in a tough ABS case with a positive action slide lock brake, belt clip and zeroing end hook. www.fisco.co.uk AMBITIOUS POLICIES REQUIRED TO MEET TARGETS Labour has announced a number of green policies in Jeremy Corbyn’s Party Conference speech. These include a commitment to set aside £12.8bn for subsidies to insulate homes in Labour's first term as well as a pledge to tighten the UK’s decarbonisation trajectory – reducing net carbon emissions by 60% by 2030 and to zero by 2050. In his speech, the Labour leader highlighted that these green polices would create 400,000 skilled jobs. Julie Hirigoyen, Chief Executive at UKGBC, responded saying: “UKGBC has long since called for energy efficiency to be made a national infrastructure priority, to ensure that the appropriate level of investment is allocated to the retrofitting of our existing homes. To achieve our current national carbon target of an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050, we will need to improve almost all of the UK’s 26 million homes with energy efficiency retrofits. That means we need to retrofit more than 1.5 homes every minute between now and 2050!” 66 TC OCTOBER <strong>2018</strong>
PREFA TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR PROFESSIONALS ALUMINIUM ROOF & FAÇADE SYSTEMS PREFA products must only be installed by trained craftsmen. We offer contractors a wide range of training opportunities, especially on traditional metal roofing techniques (standing seam & welting techniques). Due to the success of our training we decided to offer two different levels of training in the future so beginners and advanced roofers will be trained at their respective level. The practical training of participants is the main focus of all our workshops. The easy-to understand theoretical part of the course covers the main fundamentals of application technology and is complemented by a range of practical exercises. Speak to our staff directly about the next training courses or visit our website for more information. Chris Murphy Gregor Lang England & Wales Scotland & Ireland Tel.: +44 7387 106 319 Tel.: +44 7387 106 320 Email: chris.murphy@prefa.com Email: gregor.lang@prefa.com office.uk@prefa.com www.prefa.com * The colour guarantee ensures that the painted surface is protected from chips and blistering under the terms specified in the guarantee certificate. You can find more information about the material and colour guarantee at www.prefa.com/guarantee WWW.PREFA.COM
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