In the middle of the fourth heatwave of the year in England, insulation specialist Actis is reminding specifiers that installing certain types of insulation can actually help reduce the impact of extreme temperatures
Amber heat health alerts are in place for parts of central and Southern England, with temperatures of up to 34 degrees hitting some areas.
“We all need to prepare to cope with the impact of the UK’s now regular heatwaves,” explained Actis UK and Ireland sales director Mark Cooper. “Specifiers and builders need to futureproof the homes they build, and homeowners need to look at retrofitting where possible to ensure that as well as keeping them warm in winter, properties stay cool in summer.”
Actis Hybrid range can keep homes cool in summer
Some forms of insulation can make homes unbearably hot during heatwaves, but others, such as those in the Actis Hybrid range and its two-in-one Eolis HC, can actually keep them cool, as well as still performing their traditional warmth-maintaining duties in the winter.
All Actis products have been specifically designed to help buildings stay cool, as well as warm, with the reflective films from which Eolis HC is created reflecting 95% of infrared radiation.
Mark added: “Architects are obliged to limit unwanted solar gains and provide a way to remove heat from residential dwellings under Part O of the building regulations. As well as strategically siting windows in new builds and drawing curtains, installing reflective insulation can help protect the health and comfort of the occupants.”
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