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News Release from: Glidevale | Subject: Glidevale Loft Trap
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 May 2006
Loft traps help achieve eco homes
standard
First range of loft traps to offer an insulation level that helps achieve the new eco homes standard now available from Glidevale
The first range of loft traps on the market to offer an insulation level that helps achieve the new BREEAM EcoHomes environmental rating, simultaneously helping compliance with Building Regulations Document L, is available from Glidevale The Glidevale range of loft traps manufactured using rigid insulation all provide a U value of 0.35W/m 2 K, the requirement of Documents L1 and L2
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The insulation has a GWP(Global Warming Potential) rating of less than 5 and is zero ozone depleting, meeting the credit requirement for the BREEAM EcoHomes environmental rating.
The rigid insulation helps provide continuity of thermal insulation at ceiling level, substantially reducing heat loss through the ceiling.
Vapour seals built into the loft traps effectively stop water vapour entering the loft space via the trap between the frame and ceiling, and the lid and frame reducing condensation risk.
The traps also exceed the air tightness requirements laid down in Parts L1 and L2.
Easy to install, the brilliant white, scuff resistant traps are designed to exceed NHBC minimum opening requirements.
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