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Building scenarios.
Building scenarios.
Fire toxicity of Building products
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 relatively recent phenomenon.
Is internal or external insulation better?
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.
Wet process vs Dry process wood fibre insulation
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.
Victorian terrace refurbishment in Brent, London
To discuss your project give us a call on 01392 861763 or send us a message here. Victorian terrace refurbishment in Brent, LondonFind out more about how we approach this building scenario. A complete refurbishment of a Victorian terraced building by Bere:architects...
Eight Reasons to Use Wood Fibre Insulation
To discuss your project give us a call on 01392 861763 or send us a message here. Eight Reasons to Use Wood Fibre Insulation Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. One of the many reasons that we at Back to Earth focus on insulation so much is...
Insulation of Historic Suspended Timber Floors
To discuss your project give us a call on 01392 861763 or send us a message here. Insulation of Historic Suspended Timber Floors Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. In many Victorian houses a suspended timber floor was formed as the ground...
A Guide to Internal Wall Insulation
To discuss your project give us a call on 01392 861763 or send us a message here. A Guide to Internal Wall Insulation Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. What is internal insulation? Internal insulation is essentially insulation which is...
Air Tightness: The Beginners Guide
To discuss your project give us a call on 01392 861763 or send us a message here. Air Tightness: The Beginners Guide Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. What is air tightness? Air tightness essentially is a measure of how much air leaks out...
Cavity Wall Insulation: The 16 Key Questions
To discuss your project give us a call on 01392 861763 or send us a message here. Cavity Wall Insulation: The 16 Key Questions Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Cavity wall insulation’s a topic that I get asked an awful lot about and come...
What is a Vapour Control Layer (VCL)?
In simple terms, this is a layer on the inner face of the construction fabric of the building which is used to reduce moisture flow into and through the walls, roof or floor. This is to prevent damaging levels of condensation occurring in the fabric of the building which in turn would cause decay in timber, corrosion in metals or frost damage in masonry.
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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