Upcoming changes to the laws concerning septic tanks and the green options for replacement and new builds. From the 1st of January 2020 it will become illegal for owners of septic tanks to discharge their effluent to surface water. Surface water refers to rivers, streams, ditches and canals. The offending
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Kingspan Enhances Old Textile Mill’s Fabric
Kingspan Kooltherm K7 and K107 Pitched Roof Board have been installed as part of a major refurbishment project, transforming a former Victorian mill into CAT B office space for Manchester Metropolitan University. 6 Great Marlborough Street forms part of Manchester’s rich industrial heritage and sits within Little Ireland, the earliest area
AirEx joins Ofgem approved smart home technoogy list
The AirEx intellegent air brick system has been approved by Ofgem as one of five innovative energy efficiency system providers under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 3 scheme for its IoT-enabled smart ventilation control system. ECO3 is a government initiative that places legal obligations on large energy suppliers to deliver energy
Report highlights connection between insulation performance and daylighting
New research from leading building consultants, Peutz B.V., has revealed that by using higher performing insulation within rainscreen and cavity walls, it is possible to reduce construction thicknesses and achieve noticeable improvements in internal natural light levels. Its findings are explored in full in the updated Daylighting White Paper from
Bristol development benefits from insulation solution
A private development for contemporary urban living in Bristol is benefiting from the latest advancement in vacuum insulation technology and exceptional thermal performance with the Kingspan OPTIM-R E Roofing System. The Old Library is an exclusive new-build featuring 36 spacious studios and apartments in the vibrant, North Bristol neighbourhood of Cotham.