Recticel Insulation

Creating thermally efficient buildings is critical. All too often buildings are created and there is a performance gap - the difference between as designed and as built. This presentation looks at the performance gap and why it exists and the impact. It looks at how it can be addressed with a fabric first approach and what the benefits of continuous insulation and calculated construction details are. It also looks at understanding the impact of thermal bridging and improving airtightness.

The design of flat roofs is critical to prevent water ingress. Tapered insulation is designed to provide the desired thermal performance as well as create a fall. This ensures adequate drainage to prevent ponding of water.  This seminar covers: -Understand what tapered insulation is-Understand what insulation materials can be used to create a tapered roof system -Learn about how to draw a scheme-Learn about how on site support can assist-Look at design considerationsThis presentation looks at the the design and manufacture of single layer tapered roof insulation systems and provides insights in to understanding how to draw a scheme and what on site support can be expected. It also looks at design considerations and relevant regulations and approvals.

- Choosing PIR insulation boards for different waterproofing.- Requirements/products characteristics of flat roof PIR insulation.- Fixing methods for different flat roof build ups.- Condensation risk in flat roofs.- Understanding vapour control layers.- The dangers of hybrid roof construction

Cavity wall construction is one of the most common build methods. Whilst the fundamentals have not changed, the way we design and build cavity walls has evolved as construction methods change and performance targets increase. 

The fundamentals of heat transfer, insulation, U-value calculations and condensation risk. How to design and specify insulation and understand typical construction to achieve intended performance.- Overview of heat transfer and insulation performance- Thermal performance of materials and calculation of R-values and U-values- How and why condensation occurs- Placement of vapour control layers and breather membranes to achieve best performance