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Boom in wood-burning stoves and open fires
Research by Rockwool reveals that over the past five years 1.5 million homes have had wood-burning stoves and open fires fitted or re-instated.
News from Buildingtalk, 21 December 2011
Subsidised insulation is key to end fuel poverty
Rockwool says subsidised insulation, under the CERT scheme, would mean 1.3 million homes could be lifted out of fuel poverty , saving each home an average GBP315 each year on fuel bills.
News from Buildingtalk, 13 December 2011
Rockwool achieves British Safety Council Award
Rockwool has been awarded a five star safety rating by the British Safety Council (BSC).
News from Buildingtalk, 15 April 2011
Rockwool commentary on Economy bill
Commentary from Andrew Champ, business development director at Rockwool, regarding the Energy Security and Green Economy bill.
News from Buildingtalk, 10 December 2010
Brickshield from Rockwool and Ibstock Brick
Brickshield, the brick slip clad external wall insulation system from Rockwool and Ibstock Brick has gained recognition in the Construction Product Association's 2010 CPIA publication.
News from Buildingtalk, 19 November 2010
Rockwool support for new HSE guidelines
Rockwool, the world's largest producer of non-combustible stone wool insulation, welcomes the launch of the Health and Safety Executive's second edition of its Fire Safety in Construction guidelines.
News from Buildingtalk, 1 November 2010
Rockwool launches Rockprime insulation brochure
Rockwool has produced a brochure for its Rockprime loft insulation, a fast and effective way of insulating the loft area within old and new houses.
News from Buildingtalk, 22 October 2010
Rockwool insulation is pumped into tower buildings
Rockwool Energysaver granulate insulation has been pumped into the cavities of the high towers at the Edward Woods Estate, London, as part of a retrofit programme.
News from Buildingtalk, 23 September 2010
Rockwool welcomes London Housing Design Guide
Rockwool has welcomed the new London Housing Design Guide as a strong foundation for enhancing energy efficiency and build quality within new urban homes.
News from Buildingtalk, 24 August 2010
Rockwool delivers low carbon insulation systems
Tower blocks at the Edward Woods Estate in London are to be installed with insulation systems from Rockwool and sister company Rockpanel, as part of a low carbon refurbishment.
News from Buildingtalk, 3 August 2010
Rockwool approved under voluntary U-value scheme
Rockwool is one of three organisations to be approved under a voluntary U-value and Condensation Risk Competency Scheme recently introduced by the British Board of Agrement (BBA).
News from Buildingtalk, 13 July 2010
Rockwool official sponsor of Interflam 2010
Interflam 2010, July 5-7 2010 at East Midlands Conference Centre at the University of Nottingham, will be attended by fire engineers, scientists, practitioners and regulators.
News from Buildingtalk, 28 June 2010
Rockwool fire protection at Guggenheim
Richard Hammond's TV show Engineering Connections has demonstrated how Rockwool mineral wool insulation is protecting art works from fire at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
News from Buildingtalk, 9 June 2010
Rockwool awarded Health and Safety Certification
Rockwool has announced it has secured accreditation for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
News from Buildingtalk, 4 June 2010
Rockwool exhibits insulation systems at CIH 2010
Rockwool will be exhibiting its insulation systems at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Annual Conference and Exhibition: Housing 2010.
News from Buildingtalk, 31 May 2010
Rockwool launches Fire Stopping Technical Manual
Rockwool has produced a Fire Stopping Technical Manual to help contractors and installers find an effective sealing system for penetrations and substrates in walls, floors and roofs.
News from Buildingtalk, 26 May 2010
Rockwool's Hardrock used in award winning project
An insulation product developed by Rockwool for a refurbishment project at the grade II-listed Barbican Estate in London has helped to secure a national Roofing Award.
News from Buildingtalk, 19 May 2010
Rockwool welcomes the revision to Part L
Revision to the Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel and power supported by Rockwell.
News from Buildingtalk, 4 May 2010
Rockwool provides insulation for historic roof
The National Trust in Wales is working with Rockwool, producer of stonewool insulation, in a green makeover of historical buildings to reduce energy usage.
News from Buildingtalk, 29 April 2010
Rockwool launches sustainable product guide
Rockwool has released a brochure aimed at helping developers to meet sustainable building codes and assessments.
News from Buildingtalk, 1 April 2010
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