Sentences with phrase «for building insulation»

Recycled polycarbonate (PC) and polyurethane (PUR) are ideal for building insulation, refrigerators, cushions and packaging products.

No wonder, then, that the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) regularly raises the requirements for building insulation.

About 20,000 tons have been produced worldwide every year, mostly for polystyrene panels used for building insulation.

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Valued for its resistance to heat and corrosion, asbestos was widely used for decades in such products as building materials, pipe insulation and floor tiles before studies linked it to lung cancer and other diseases.

Once thought ideally suited for fire - retardant insulation, asbestos was used widely in insulation, pipes, and building materials well into the middle of the last century.

Insulation keeps the building at 68 F year - round and separate air filtration systems were installed for the ingredient and packing areas.

The building stood strong for many years, but when the corkboard - and - redwood - sawdust insulation caught fire during a roof repair, the entire structure was destroyed.

Having that common wall and being within the same building will absolutely improve your insulation which in turn makes your home more comfortable and cheaper when paying for utilities.

December 22: Test the insulating properties of feathers, fur, fat, and fleece, and see how leaves and dirt provide insulation for nests and burrows, then, design and build a winter home fit for a feathered or furry friend (Acton)

In particular insulation, which is one of the most expensive materials for building works and is desperately needed in refurbishment and new construction to reduce energy usage.

Even if the building has ample roof insulation to retard interior heating, the intake vents for air - conditioning units are often located on the roof.

Another important application of the novel cellulose aerogels is to serve as insulation materials for buildings.

Empa's extensive research on HBCD, formerly used as a flame retardant for plastics, electronics and textiles, and especially for insulation panels in buildings, contributed to the new regulation of HBCD under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

This makes it an almost ideal thermal insulation material for buildings.

CIEL and other environmental groups were disappointed that the European Union was granted a 5 - year exception for using HBCD in expanded and extruded polystyrene insulation in buildings.

Because bumblebees prefer cavities filled with plant materials for insulation, they may benefit from stealing freshly built nests from the birds.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in residential buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards; and

In building and construction for sealing and thermal insulation applications closed cell, sometimes crosslinked foams are being utilized.

It was spurred on in the mid-19th century by the industrial revolution and the need for low cost, readily available and efficient building, insulation and fire proof materials.

To help achieve superior levels of thermal insulation a solution was found for the eradication of cold bridging between the building's piled foundations and steelwork frame, by using high - strength insulation normally used in industrial process plant installations.

It is built for the UK market and it includes a choice of 3 body colours, (Pearl White, Kuro (metallic) black and Black Rose), grey «GT» stripes running along the flanks of the car, 19 inch RAYS forged alloy wheels in dark anthracite colour, retuned dampers to provide the ideal balance between ride comfort and high - speed handling, a rear view parking camera as part of the Premium Connect satellite navigation system, a tyre pressure monitoring system, seven - speed automatic option with snow mode and revised underbody insulation to reduce road noise.

Acura has always put much emphasis on building an interior that is exceptionally quiet, and for 2011 the TSX has even greater cabin serenity thanks to items such as a new acoustic glass front windshield, even thicker side glass, increased use of sound - deadening insulation, improved floor mats and new underfloor covers.

Current options include ripping out walls and installing Roxul — a thermal wool insulation that reduces heat and noise transfer, opting for Green Glue — a tacky substance that offers virtually 100 % soundproofing, or building a sound - proof room.

He advocated for building extra holding kennels to reduce the chance of sick animals entering the building, a converted pole barn that lacks insulation.

Mid-layers, on the other hand, are built for insulation and which to buy depends on the weather conditions.

Building insulation was made from recycled denim, eliminating waste destined for landfills.

A minimum of 80 % of the electricity purchased for the building is required to come from renewable sources, solar panels are used for heating water in the complex and the building employs a computerised management system which senses the temperature in different parts of the Parliament, and automatically opens windows to keep the building cool especially during the summer when, because of the high level of insulation used to keep the building warm during the winter months, there can be potential problem of overheating.

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These are hung alternately on unfinished gypsum and freestanding, aluminum - cladding walls, built to spec as cross sections of the layers of thermal insulation and environmental protection needed for new construction.

In the developed world, that could mean more money for energy - saving equipment in manufacturing and energy - saving devices when buildings are remodeled, like improved insulation and lower - energy - consuming lighting.

The problem is that building momentum for the level of technological, financial and social innovation required to speed the move away from fossil fuels requires far more than a short - term shot of offerings for breakthrough research and rebates for attic insulation and fireplace inserts (one of which we are about to utilize).

An alternative way of building demonstrated at the International Passivhaus Conference was from Steico, seen on TreeHugger before for their wood fiber insulation that you can occasionally find in North America.

Except for the concrete slab foundation, the entire house is built from CLT with insulation inside and out and the larch cladding acting as a rain screen.

Tight standards for new buildings, and a 30 - 40 year retrofit program for old buildings, which will combine insulation, switching to heat pumps, adding geothermal, etc. 3) Carbon neutral vehicles.

Only 19 % of voters expressed a preference for waiting until cleaner technologies were available.The top strategy voters favored to lower global warming - induced pollution was requiring appliance makers to build more energy - efficient products and providing the public with better incentives to invest in solar energy and insulation.

Taking us right from the tire dump and breaking ground, through laying the first course of tires and installing gray water recycling, rainwater catchment and black water treatment, all the way through to applying insulation, solar panels and mud finishes on the interior walls, this video will undoubtedly be a useful resource for anyone wanting to build their own earthship.

Building codes and green building codes are being changed to require higher levels of thermal insulation both for residential and commercial constBuilding codes and green building codes are being changed to require higher levels of thermal insulation both for residential and commercial constbuilding codes are being changed to require higher levels of thermal insulation both for residential and commercial construction.

This governmental report from Japan in 2009 estimates a US$ 515 billion cost for Japan over a 10 year period (i.e. $ 51 Billion per year with ongoing costs after that) this includes the cost of the infrastructure needed — such as the building of solar power and insulation — which would continue to provide benefit after the ten year period.

Neuhauser, Ken; «Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in Chicago», Building America Report — 1311, Building Science Corporation, August 2013.

HVI has no testing protocol for sound levels, and it is known that Passive House levels of insulation, triple glazed windows and excellent air sealing result in very quiet buildings where mechanical system sound levels can adversely affect occupant comfort.

In the first in a new series of technical articles on some of the key technologies in sustainable building, John Hearne makes the case for wrapping buildings in an external insulation layer, and describes some of the main issues to watch out for.

(clockwise from top left) installation of 150 mm of PIR insulation to the original ground floor; solar thermal panels on the upgraded roof supply domestic hot water for the renovated cottage; installation of the Plustherm graphite EPS external insulation system to the gable wall; Green Building Store Ultra tripleglazed timber windows set into the external insulation layer to prevent thermal bridging; the Ultra windows in place prior to the installation of the external insulation.

By providing an additional layer of insulation, they significantly reduce a building's need for cooling and heating, making it more energy efficient, saving energy costs, and decreasing its carbon emissions.

Often retrofits of measures like wall insulation are cost prohibitive for existing buildings but inexpensive for new...

Many concerns, including the rising cost of energy, climate change concerns, and demands for increased comfort, have led to the desire for increased insulation levels in many new and existing buildings.

Many concerns, including the rising cost of energy, climate change concerns, and demands for increased comfort, have lead to the desire for increased insulation levels in many new and existing buildings.

NHBC say that «in view of the latest knowledge provided by the Government tests, for ACM cladding in combination with certain types of insulation,» they will only now accept as demonstrating compliance: the use of materials of limited combustibility for all elements of the cladding systems on buildings over 18m, or wall constructions that have been tested.

UltraTouch ™ Denim Insulation contains 80 % post-consumer recycled natural fibers making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to use a high quality sustainable building material.

By the same token, if the asbestos used in buildings for insulation and as a fire retardant were made into solid blocks of asbestos it would no longer be a hazardous material.