Solid wall insulation: unlocking demand and driving up standards

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 2015
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Abstract

Findings of a review aimed at increasing innovation and take up of solid wall insulation. Highlighting the benefits and impacts for householders, industry and government in terms of comfort, carbon reduction and energy efficiency. Summarises 10 recommendations and looks to the future.

History

A report to the Green Construction Board and Government by the Chief Construction Adviser Peter Hansford FREng.

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Walls/masonry/cavity walls
  • Lining/dry partitioning
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Insulating linings
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Thermal insulation

Publisher History

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills resulted from a merger between the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) in June 2009. In 2016 it was replaced by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Content was published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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