Category Archives: Facades

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has joined an initiative to support the mass roll-out of Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) in the residential market to meet UK government climate change targets.   The initiative involves three leading industry bodies, the NIA, … More >>

The thermal performance of Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc, has been key in its specification for the upgrade of eight Glasgow multi-storey developments. Work to the blocks of flats at Kelhead Path and Tinwald Path was implemented by … More >>

The thermal and sustainable benefits of cork insulation were key in its specification for a unique social housing refurbishment scheme in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire – the first significant use of Cork EWI on social housing in the UK.  Managed by Aspire … More >>

Alumasc’s Swistherm and NHBC approved Swisrail External Wall Insulation systems have received industry recognition at this year’s INCA (Insulated Cladding and Render Association) Awards. The Award ceremony was held at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 13 October, where the distinctive … More >>

A ‘Hard-To-Treat’ social housing scheme in Newcastle has been given a new lease of life thanks to Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc. The Slatyford Estate is managed by the city’s ALMO, Your Homes Newcastle, and forms part of … More >>

Swistherm and NHBC approved Swisrail External Wall Insulation systems from Alumasc, have created the distinctive façade of West London’s NHBC award-winning Highpoint Village, helping the project to achieve a BREEAM class 1 rating. The multi-use development comprises 438 attractive residential … More >>

As environmental issues continue to dictate modern building practice, Façade specialist Alumasc has reinforced its commitment to sustainable methods, with the release of its new Cork Literature.   Cork is the future of building with natural insulation and when combined … More >>

Burbo Point is a stunning residential complex located on the Crosby coast at Blundellsands. Designed by RAL Architects of Southport, the prestigious building, which features Merseyside’s most expensive apartment priced at £1.7m, has been awarded the Local Authority Building Control … More >>

  Sustainable building products from Alumasc have excelled at the prestigious 2010 BREEAM Awards which recognise the UK’s top examples of ecological design. Alumasc products were specified on no less than 10 of the 16 short-listed projects – with four … More >>

Cork is the future of building with natural insulation. It is a sustainable, long life, renewable product with good sound proofing and is free from artificial inputs. As an insulant, it is ideal for saving energy and protecting the environment, … More >>