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Resources.
Here you’ll find our latest how to guides, videos and analysis of materials.

How we choose our product range
What makes us choose particular materials and systems? Here we explain the rationale behind our independent choices.

Fire and Wood fibre insulation
In this article we look at the differences between mineral wool and wood fibre insulations and their impact on carbon emissions.

Wood fibre insulation – The Myths
In this article we correct some of the main misconceptions surrounding wood fibre insulation and it’s use.

Carbon emissions – The difference between natural and synthetic insulation
In this article we look at the differences between mineral wool and wood fibre insulations and their impact on carbon emissions.

How to insulate a pitched roof using wood fibre insulation
Here, using some simple 3D models we explain how to install wood fibre insulation into roof structures, both from above and below. This guide is for slated/tiled roofs with a pitch of more than 20 degrees or metal sheet/standing seam roofs with a pitch of over 10 degrees.

Wood fibre internal wall insulation – Fixing diagrams
In this article we show the fixing patterns we’d suggest for the various boards we supply for internal wall insulation.

External wall insulation – How to install your plinth insulation
Insulating the plinth area is vital to prevent heat loss through the bottom of your walls causing condensation and mould growth on the inner face of the walls. In this guide we show how to install the plinth insulation to your wall.

How to install your wood fibre loft insulation
Here we run through the steps to create an airtight, well insulated loft space using wood fibre insulation that you can still use for storage.

Internal wall insulation with plasterboard finish
It isn’t always possible to find installers who are able or comfortable with installing lime plasters over wood fibre internal wall insulation, which can be a barrier to use. Using the below steps, we guide you through installing a plasterboard finished internal wall insulation build up to reduce the amount of ‘wet’ work involved with internally insulating.

Solid floor insulation – How to create a breathable, solid, insulated floor.
Using some simple 3d models, we show how to build up an insulated, heated solid floor without using any concrete. Using Foamglas aggregate and the Lithotherm underfloor heating system we show the layers involved in this quick to install, completely dry, build-up.
This is the area where we have all of the data sheets relating to the use of the following products.
This is the area where we have all of the data sheets relating to the use of the following products.
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