Thermal insulation

Energy fitness check-up with a twist… Think Fit health club shaved 70 % off its energy bill More thought was put into materials choice (sustainability and health) Management wanted a win-win for the environment and operating costs Think Fit in the UK undertook an ambitious programme to improve its...

Better insulation gets the seal of approval 35 % reduction in energy consumption using new insulating materials The investment saves € 2 300 annually A new factory in Germany enlisted the support of the EcoCommercial Building Programme (ECB) to analyse potential energy savings by improving the...

Sealing up unwanted draughts is an inexpensive way of saving small to moderate amounts of energy by improving thermal insulation. Draught-free rooms and buildings are more comfortable at lower temperatures, so you can even turn down the thermostat, which also saves on energy bills. Draught-proofing...

Heating costs through the roof? Consider cladding and insulation Cladding is used to provide an additional layer of insulation to a building which improves thermal performance and weather resistance. It can be made using a variety of technologies, materials and procedures. Metal, wood, brick, vinyl...

Have you looked into those cavities? Cavity wall insulation Insulating wall cavities can help you cut energy use and save money by reducing heat lost through walls in colder months, and keeping it out during warmer months, which cuts back on cooling needs. Cavity wall insulation can be used in any...

Air source heat pumps… an absorbing proposition Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air. This heat can subsequently be used to warm radiators, air convectors and water, or in other heating systems. The process lowers fuel bills, cuts carbon emissions, and requires minimal maintenance...

Insulating the pipework and valves of a hot-water and heating systems could help cut heat loss or heat gain by up to 90 %. In one or two years, the investment could be recovered, and savings made. Take an office working on a single-shift system, for example. Fitting insulation to 100 mm pipework...

Is double-glazing for you? Absolutely Having double-glazed windows installed is one of the best-known and effective ways to reduce energy bills in countries with colder winters. This technology can help to reduce heat loss and limit condensation, which also cuts heating costs, and they provide...

Good insulation of exterior walls, floors, ceilings/roofs, windows, and exterior doors can reduce your new building’s energy demand (both cooling and heating) by some 35 %. Thermal insulation can also help you reduce CO2 emissions by more than a third, and improve the thermal comfort and indoor air...

Open the door to resource efficiency! Analysis spots outdated machinery and poor energy- and water-management practices Measures help to cut the company's energy consumption by over 5 % Ortel is a small company based in Lodz (Central Poland), which produces jackets, coats and suits. The company...

Three ways to lose money... one way to stop it TOP 20 analysis highlights significant material and energy losses in packaging manfacture Measures taken to improve boiler, insulate buildings and rethink production (design and technology) FILL-PACK is a company operating in the Czech Republic with...