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We regularly get asked whether it is possible to mix wood fibre insulation with synthetic insulation, to save on cost and give a lower U-value for a given thickness but to try and retain some of the benefits of wood…
We often get asked what is the best thickness of insulation to use when considering solid wall insulation and also whether internal or external insulation is best. As ever, this is not a straightforward question to answer because of all…
EPD’s are a uniform way to evidence the environmental impacts of manufacturing and using a product through a Life Cycle Analysis or LCA. This enables us to assess the embodied carbon associated with any particular construction, make comparisons between materials…
We are delighted to partner in an innovative EU funded research project named BIO-CIRC (Bio and Circular Insulation for Resourceful Construction). Working with partners from both sides of the Channel, we will be adding our knowledge and experience in this exciting…
In spite of coming from a background of building with clay (cob construction) I have only recently re-visited how this extremely abundant and very sustainable material can help us in the retrofitting of buildings. A chance conversation with Toby Cambray…
Buildings that aren’t straight forward to insulate are something we work on a lot! There are millions of so called ‘hard to treat’ buildings across the UK which require thermally upgrading to improve the living conditions within them and also…
We all owe a great deal of thanks to the likes of Greta Thunberg and the millions of children and young adults that have finally started bringing many of us to our senses and waking up to the reality of…
From a report by Prof. Anna Stec, summarised by Chris Brookman In this article we discuss the effect of fire on synthetic insulation materials rather than natural fibres such as wood fibre, as the impact of these products is a…
Which is the best for you? We regularly get asked whether it is better to insulate walls and roofs internally or externally and why so in this article I’ll discuss the merits of each. For insulation to work effectively you…
Which is the best for you? Wet-process and dry-process wood fibre boards may look the same on the surface but there are a few differences that we think our customers should be aware of when selecting wood fibre insulation boards.…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Silverton Passive House, Devon This family home is a re-development of a 1950’s bungalow set in the Devon countryside. The existing bungalow was stripped, demolished and crushed in to hardcore…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Warren Lodge, Norfolk In 2015 Studio Bark came to us with already quite detailed plans for a relatively simple barn. Called Warren Lodge, it was a prototype timber barn designed to utilise…