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News Release from: Energy Saving Trust (EST) | Subject: Insulation Materials Chart
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 June 2004
Energy Saving Trust Green Guide To
Insulation
A new guide launched by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) will help building professionals select the most suitable insulation materials when they are constructing homes.
The Insulation Materials Chart identifies the common uses of synthetic insulation materials and natural alternatives, and provides builders with a handy way to compare products The chart gives each material a 'Green Guide' rating, which assesses the environmental impact of manufacturing and installing the product
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 18 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In contrast to synthetic insulation, materials such as sheep's wool and cellulose fibre (recycled newspaper) have no artificial ingredients and have simple, low-energy manufacturing processes.
Christine Kinnear, Business Marketing Manager at the EST said: "All insulation materials improve energy efficiency in the home but natural materials have additional environmental benefits.
The chart shows that natural materials can be used effectively in many situations." The chart allows easy comparison of the thermal conductivity of different materials.
It also shows whether they are commonly used in roofs, walls or floors.
The Insulation Materials Chart is part of a wider EST initiative, the Energy Efficiency Best Practice in Housing programme, which provides information, advice and training to the building profession to deliver the best in energy efficiency in housing.
Call the hotline on 0845 120 7799 for this and other guides designed for the building profession or arrange a free on-site guidance for any housing project over 500m2 or visit the Energy Saving Trust website.
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