Posted by Nicola Perrins

Rt Hon Joan Ruddock MP

One of the many visitors to the Alumasc stand at this year’s Ecobuild, was Rt Honourable Joan Ruddock MP, Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Speaking with our Technical Development Manager Chris Lister, Ms Ruddock experienced the wide range of sustainable building products being showcased on Alumasc’s Stand, including natural cork insulation and ZinCo green roofs and she chatted with Chris about the use of Alumasc’s External Wall Insulation systems within the new government funding scheme for low carbon refurbishment in the housing sector. Known as ‘Pay As You Save’ (PAYS), the concept is based on spreading the cost of refurbishment for an existing property over a substantial period of time, across a number of different owners.

Ms Ruddock also took the opportunity to take advice from Chris about the advantages of installing a green roof, and revealed that it’s something she is considering for her own home.