Sentences with phrase «wall insulation fitted»

Around half of the 300 households have already had roof and cavity wall insulation fitted, and some residents have seen their heating bills cut by hundreds of pounds a year.

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engineered lightweight timber frame construction (FSC Certified) Warmcell cellulose fibre insulation external wall and roof cladding varies (options include timber, corten steel, fibre cement, rubber, aluminium, zinc) aluminium & timber composite windows by Velfac internal doorset by Sunfold rooflight (optional extra) by The Rooflight Company Energy Label A + rated kitchen appliances sanitaryware by Duravit; fittings by Hansgrohe stainless steel drainage pipes and fittings by Blucher LED / low energy lighting by Philips electric underfloor heating by DEVI photovoltaic panels (optional extra); solar water heating (optional extra) whole house ventilation by Vent - Axia (optional extra) wood burning fireplace by M Design linoleum / cork flooring by Forbo; timber flooring by Junkers; carpet / plant fibre flooring by Crucial Trading solvent / VOC free paint and varnish by Ecos Organic Paints bike storage by Cycloc

For example, fitting solar panels and wall insulation in low - income social housing was a great policy, but the biggest effect was in making those houses more liveable rather than actually reducing emissions (which come out of the high income houses).

Its walls are constructed from prefabricated panels of rigid foam insulation sandwiched between sheets of oriented strand board (called «SIPs») and fitted with high - performance casement windows to create a tightly sealed envelope.

(Clockwise from left) Rockwool's REDArt Silicone external insulation system being fitted to the concrete block walls; installation of the windows flush with the external insulation layer; the exterior walls are clad with the BrickShield system to create a real brick finish.

1 The Rochestown House flats prior to the refurbishment; 2 aerated concrete blocks were chosen to form new build elements, including a new third storey that allows for more generous apartment sizes; 3 new triple - glazed windows were installed outside the masonry layer so that the external insulation could wrap around them, and help prevent thermal bridging; 4 the airtightness layer was moved to the outside of the structure by taping the joints of the existing concrete panels, then extending that tape up onto the aerated blocks in the new floor; 5 Aerobord platinum EPS external insulation being fitted to the original concrete panel walls; 6 & 7 the new window frames visible here in the external insulation layer, including Rockwool fire breaks; 8 openings for exhaust and supply intakes for the new Zehnder heat recovery ventilation system, seen here prior to being insulated and airtightened; 9 installation of the Bauder bitumen roofing membrane.

Architects: Gresford Architects Project Manager: Trunk Low Energy Building Passive house certifier: Warm Timber frame: MBC Timber Frame Insulated foundations: KORE Structural engineer: Tanner Structural Design Glazing: Ideal Combi MVHR: Green Building Store General fit out & contractor: Husker Ltd Electric contractor: Nightingale Electrical Building society: Ecology Building Society Thermal bridge assessor: Passivate M&E consultant: Crofton Landscape architect: New British Landscapes Airtightness products: Siga Roofing membrane: Partel OSB & sheathing boards: Coillte Panel Products Wall & roof insulation: Springvale EPS Mineral wool insulation: Knauf Thermal blocks: Foamglas

• Particularly effective in roofing, repairing, re-roofing and insulating pre-installed roofs for commercial projects in a timely, organized and team oriented manner • Specialized expertise in EPDM, TPO, PVC and shingling • Skilled in carrying out maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and other physical structures • Well - versed in painting of structures, performing carpentry work, repairing plumbing fixtures and woodwork • Excellent physical stamina, ability to climb a ladder, bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Special talent for metal roofing construction including flashing, wall panels, fascia and soffit • Apt at using various tools needed for cutting hammering and fastening roofing materials • Track record of completing projects in strict accordance with job specifications, project layout and applicable safety guidelines • Profound skills in installation of low sloped roof systems including TPO, BUR and bitumen • Proficient in carrying - out general roof repairs, exterior siding adjustments and HVAC installation repairs • Particularly effective in removal and installation of all types of commercial roof systems including slate, tile and asphalt • Well practiced in covering roofs with topping material including sheets, PVC and spray foam • Adept at utilizing manual and electric tools and maintaining the same in a functional order • Efficient in laying and adhering insulation with metal fasteners or binding adhesives • Expert in cutting stripes of flashing and fitting into angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces • Firsthand experience in carrying out regular preventive maintenance of pre-installed roofing systems • Substantial knowledge of various roofing systems and associated installation protocols • Familiar with OSHA workplace safety guidelines • Excellent listening skills with profound ability to follow verbal and written instructions to book • Great attention to detail with proven skills in interpreting and implementing given drawings and blueprints with accuracy • Strong numeracy skills, apt at generating accurate cost estimations for given projects

Some designs can be fitted with wall and floor insulation, heaters and electrical sockets to make it possible to use the space throughout the year.

Most walls are framed on 16 - inch centres, and Roxul insulation comes ready to fit betwen those frames.

Companies like Panasonic use the same insulation you'd find in NASA spaceships to make sure the doors and walls of their appliances are as thin as possible without compromising their performance, so you can fit that much more inside.