Insulation news articles 
The energy saving benefits of insulating air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Buildings account for almost half of energy consumption and carbon emissions in the UK and air conditioning and refrigeration in buildings account for up to a third of annual electricity costs (Department for Communities and Local Government, Guide to Reducing Energy Emissions in Businesses). Any measures to increase energy efficiency in this area therefore have great environmental and cost saving potential. Considerable energy savings can be ... [more]
ATK's kits provide an airtight seal for waste, soil and overflow pipes
ATK (Ltd) UK has launched a unique range of airtight kits, designed to provide an air tight seal for waste, soil and overflow pipes. With the increase in attention builders are required to devote to airtightness in order to pass the tests in the 2010 L1 Building regulations ATK’s kits are a foolproof solution to sealing pipe work. The ATK kits have been designed to ensure that the pipe work that passes through the building are properly sealed ... [more]
Energy Efficiency Resolutions for 2011
What can we, as consumers, do in 2011 to reduce our energy consumption and minimise our carbon footprint whilst keeping our costs down and maintaining our home comforts? Domestic heating is a key area where we, as consumers, can all make costs savings and try to minimise our energy wastage as well as our utility bills. Below are some key tips for keeping your energy usage and consequently your heating bills down. Consider installing Th... [more]
Plumb Center welcomes Green Deal to cut carbon emissions
Plumb Center has welcomed the green agenda set out by Energy Secretary Chris Huhne, who spoke to a packed out Conference Hall at the the Liberal Democrat party conference in Liverpool, promising a Green Deal to cut carbon emissions and create 250,000 new green jobs. Mr Huhne outlined a “once-and-for-all refit that will make every home in Britain ready for a low-carbon future.” It was, he said, “the most ambitious energy-saving plan ever put f... [more]
Plumb Center demonstrates how to cut carbon emissions of existing houses at Best Show
The Retrofit Hub at the BEST (Built Environment Solutions & Technologies) Show will offer visitors the opportunity to gain a full understanding of the retrofit process, looking at the benefits, impacts, costs and operational requirements. But beyond that, it will: • Provide inspiration for fresh, innovative ideas to deliver domestic retrofit affordably and sustainably • Exhibit products which will help meet a retrofit challenge • Allow visito... [more]
Other Insulation news and reviews
Insulation work to cut emissions
A joint effort between Auckland Council and Tasman Insulation Ltd to reduce a major steam plume in Penrose has drastically reduced emissions and made Auckland's air cleaner.
ACH Foam Technologies Launches New Architectural Grade EPS Insulation
DENVER, CO-- - ACH Foam Technologies launched a new EPS architectural grade insulation that matches XPS products in compressive strength and R-value, yet costs significantly less. The new product, Foam-Control® ...
ICYNENE Announces Expanded Offering of Fire Rated Assemblies for Continuous Insulation Exterior Wall Systems
Icynene, a manufacturer of spray foam insulation, today announced the recent approval of five new fire rated commercial exterior wall assemblies featuring their LD-C-50 Light Densi
Extech Intros 2-In-1 Insulation Tester & Multimeter With Wireless Datalogging
Extech Instruments, makers of the best handheld test and measurement tools, announce the new MG300, a true RMS multimeter with built-in insulation resistance tester and the added safety of wireless datastreaming for remote monitoring and datalogging
Rentals lagging behind in insulation scheme
Of the nearly 25,000 houses insulated in Canterbury under the government insulation scheme, nearly 5,000 (4908) were insulated by Christchurch-based Community Energy Action Charitable Trust.
Research and Markets: Glass Wool/Fiberglass Insulation - A Global Market Overview
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Glass Wool/Fiberglass Insulation - A Global Market Ove
High Temperature Insulation Market - HTI Application (petrochemicals, glass, ceramics, and others) and Temperature ...
NEW YORK, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: High Temperature Insulation Market - HTI Application (petrochemicals, glass, ...
Spray Foam Insulation & Roofing Magazine Offers Free Digital Magazine Subscription
JUPITER, Fla., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spray Foam Insulation & Roofing Magazine (SFIRM) is pleased to announce a free magazine subscription on the eve of its May/June issue release.Featured in the ...
Research and Markets: High Temperature Insulation (Hti) Market By Application (Petrochemicals, Glass, Ceramics, And ...
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "High Temperature Insulation Market By
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Announces Successful Installation of Initial Projects with Major U.S. Manufacturers
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. , an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that they have recently completed initial installations of the Company’s Nansulate® thermal insulation and protective coatings with several major U.S.
