Life cannot function without air. It’s something we often take for granted – until we’re watching the safety briefing on an aeroplane or living through a pandemic
Beyond sustaining life, air compliance also plays an important role in helping specifiers
ensure they can meet Part L of the UK Building Regulations. And for that reason, it plays an important part in the design of the products created by pan-European insulation manufacturer Actis.
The unique honeycomb structure of Hybris and the innovative Triplex technology of Eolis HC trap air within the reflective foils, reducing the amount of material needed while still delivering maximum thermal efficiency, insulating better with less.
Air compliance inspired by nature
Actis’ Inspired by Nature campaign highlights how the design of Hybris and Eolis HC take inspiration from the beehive and its honeycomb structure. Sustainability is a key part of this philosophy. Actis products are fully recyclable and incorporate recycled materials, helping to reduce environmental impact.
In addition to the insulating benefits created by trapped air, the products’ thin and lightweight design allows more material to be transported per lorryload, helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions during transportation – effectively creating a double environmental benefit.
RIBA-approved CPDS
The role played by air cavities is discussed in greater detail in Actis’ two popular RIBA-approved CPDs – Tomorrow’s Insulation Solutions for Future Homes Standards and Addressing the Performance Gap with Reflective Insulation.
The former provides guidance on how to meet energy efficiency targets, which see new build homes having to reduce carbon emissions by 31% compared with previous standards. The latter looks at thermal modelling, reflective insulation technologies, construction details and airtightness.
Actis technical manager Harsha Mistry explains: “The flexible nature of the products means they can be bent round corners and moulded into gaps to help eliminate thermal bridging. Their flexibility and ease of installation also reduce the margin for error, making the risk of thermal bridging extremely small.”
Thermal modelling trials carried out by certification body BM TRADA have shown that Actis insulated membranes have a dramatic impact on counteracting thermal bridging and act as excellent thermal blankets.
These free, hour-long training sessions are available both online and face-to-face for individuals or groups such as architectural practices, building firms or building control
organisations.
Find out more about Hybris and Eolis HC or to book a CPD session contact: solutions@insulation-actis.com.
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