BioBased Insulation awarded BRE Cerification

Ireland, 1/09/09:  econstruction products are proud to announce that BioBased 501s Spray Foam Insulation has been awarded independent Certification -  Number 151/09 by the BRE (Building Research Establishment).  The certificate provides is an independent third party confirmation that the characteristics of BioBased Insulation and its method of application comply with all the key requirements of Irish, UK and European current building regulations.

BioBased Insulation is a first of its kind spray foam insulation. Applied as a liquid, BioBased Insulation rapidly expands to 100 times its size to permanently fill any cavity crevice and void. The resulting insulating foam provides a sealed thermal envelope, reducing energy costs by up to 50%.  Structures insulated with BioBased Insulation are healthier, more comfortable and more durable.

Peter Woodcock, econstruction products ltd Sales Director “The introduction of tougher airtightness and thermal requirements has seen the popularity of open cell spray foam insulation develop considerably in recent years.  It is important that we can provide the customer with a recognised respected certificate outlining the approved uses of BioBased insulation in line with current Irish and UK building regulations.”

About The BRE : The BRE Trust Companies, BRE and BRE Global, are world leading research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organisation, delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond. BRE Ireland are based in Limerick University and provide a wide range of services which aid sustainable development and are used by many in the industry including Government bodies such as the SEI.

econstruction products partner with Natural Building Technologies

econstruction products ltd are delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with NBT (Natural Building Technologies) Ltd, the sustainable building products specialists, to promote their products on the Irish market.

NBT are the Uk’s market leader for developing sustainable building materials and have proven over many years to deliver truly low energy and low carbon solutions on the continent and across the UK.   NBT source materials on the basis of performance, ecology, including impact on CO₂ emissions, and cost effectiveness, and puts a strong focus on effective quality control, accreditation and support. 

NBT’s comprehensive collection of high performance insulation products include:

Pavaclad and Diffutherm woodfibre (External) Insulation -  high performance ecologically sound woodfibre board systems maximising the thermal insulation, environmental performance and sustainable credentials of timber, steel or masonry buildings. Suitable for either new or refurbishment projects, these fully breathable high performance systems can be quickly and easily fitted to the exterior face of the walls and roof of a building. As they are installed to the exterior of the building structure, the system minimise thermal bridging and improve wind tightness levels to further enhance the overall thermal performance of the building.

Barry McCarthy Technical Director of econstruction products ltd “This new partnership represents our commitment to increase the availability of high performance, sustainable insulation systems to the Irish market.  Along with our award winning spray foam insulation product BioBased Insulation we are now in a position to provide a solution for every insulation need.”