THE FUTURE

Transporting lorry loads of insulation along the motorways of Britain has a carbon emissions cost that is difficult to ignore. In the future it seems likely that insulation techniques will change to use more trapped air voids, and on site generated PU foams. There are even test being undertaken with vacuum sealed panels, though the practical problems of maintaining a vacuum in structural panels against the relentless onslaught of DIY shelf erectors and picture hangers suggests that this is one idea destined for the recycling bin.

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• KNAUF INSULATION  -  The UK's leading manufacturer of glasswool, stonewool and extruded polystyrene insulation products.
• YBS INSULATION  -  Established throughout the country within the mechanical and electrical sevices industry.
• RENOTHERM SPF  -  The pioneer of spray applied polyurethane foam for roof renovation and insulation.
• THERMALITE  -  Thermalite blocks from Hanson ensure high thermal insulation and moisture resistance.
• DUROX AIRCRETE BLOCKS  -  Durox offers you a full range of premium quality, large format aircrete blocks.