The Problem: You own an old property with a solid floor, it’s not insulated or its badly insulated but for various reasons, excavation isn’t a realistic solution. You may literally be able to feel the cold and damp under your feet. What do you do? The Answer? The solution is at hand. Enviroform Solutions have […]
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Enviroform’s Thermal Cocooning® is the installation of a total building insulation layer that has no gaps. If there is a single gap in your insulation, that will be your building’s Achilles Heel. In Greek Mythology it was prophesied that Achilles would die young. To prevent his death, his mother Thetis took him to the river […]
Turn Your Home Into a Thermal Cocoon We use Spaceloft Aerogel in our products, the most efficient thermal insulation material on the market. No More Drafts, Damp or Mould. Lower heating bill and increased warmth in your home. Sounds nearly too good to be true. But it isn’t with Enviroform Solutions. We manufacture smart insulation […]
The Bonfield Review Like other insulation specialists that are committed to giving our customers the right solution, at Enviroform Solutions, we are looking forward to publication of the eagerly awaited Bonfield Review into energy efficiency. Given the volume of existing homes dating back decades in Britain, it is a critical report. With many homes throughout […]
Reducing Emissions Following the introduction of the Climate Change Act the UK’s clear target is to reduce its emissions by at least 80% from 1990 levels by 2050. And with building regulations pushing developers and individual builders in the construction industry they are trying to meet stringent demands for carbon emissions on new houses. The […]
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Why Fix Problem Insulation Areas in Your Home Why should we address these areas because is doing something better than doing nothing at all? The simple answer to this question is that it makes commercial sense to do the installation right first time and provide a continuous insulation layer. Irrespective of the debates on what […]
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Learn About Home Insulation from the Experts WHEN: 14 January, 10.00am WHERE: Southern Regional College We are holding an open day at Southern Regional College to provide information on home insulation. What you need to know, whether your home is a new build, a heritage building or is just old and needs refurbishment. Many people […]
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A Unique Cold Bridging Product Enviroform have been granted a trademark for “Thermo-Pro”, our range of unique cold bridging product to address the cold bridging areas which arise when installing EWI onto existing homes. In addition we have been granted a European Patent on their soil pipe and fascia product included within this range. Bonfield Review Given […]
Insulation Solution to Typical Rental Property Damp Problem Earlier this week, Liam Brown had the opportunity to present the Enviroform Solutions reveal kit to members of the Landlords Association of Northern Ireland (LANI). The Enviroform Solutions Reveal Kit provides a straightforward and cost-effective solution to the problem caused by cold bridging around reveals around doors […]
Let us count the ways. . . Heat Loss In Homes People may be surprised at the answer to this question. Windows, doors, areas of damp are the obvious. However an Independent Report carried out by Dundalk Institute of Technology has confirmed the heat loss through household electrical sockets installed in insulated plasterboards. The report […]
Enviroform Insulation in Central London Retrofit Enviroform Solutions played a key role in the refurbishment process and upgrade of two historic properties to Enerphit standard in Passmore Street in Belgravia, Westminster, central London. Enerphit Standard is the Passive House Institutes benchmark for renovation. The work was at the forefront of efforts by Grosvenor Great Britain […]
Thermo-Soc Stops Heat Loss ThermoSoc is a new product developed to control vapour and heat loss when electric sockets / switches are installed into internal wall insulation systems. Simple to Install Insulated Air Tight Vapour Tight Exact Cutting ThermoSoc is manufactured by attaching a 1mm steel plate, complete with self-adhesive tape around its perimeter to […]
The Purgatory of Damp and Mould Whether you have an extensive property portfolio, or whether it merely extends to the four walls around you and the roof above your head, you want it to last as long as possible. Well, don’t you? The older your building, the more likely it is to come with challenges […]
Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance conference This week Enviroform was one of a number of specialist insulation experts that attended the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance conference on Responsible Retrofit for Sustainable buildings. We attended along with a large number of heritage groups, research organizations and building specialists. Liam Brown explained: “The whole focus was on how […]
Enviroform Solutions have published a new easy to access Guide to their products in eBook format. Liam Brown of Enviroform Solutions explains: “We are leading edge tech company committed to innovation so it makes sense that we should provide information for our customers in a range of easy to access formats. “We are in the […]
Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts As part of the conversion and conservation of the former Duncairn Church to a Centre for Culture and Arts, we were commissioned by Doherty Architects to provide an insulation solution. Liam Brown, MD of Enviroform Solutions explains: “We supplied the Aerogel for the roof on Duncairn Church after being […]
New building guide inspires fresh approach to planning and building – Mark H Durkan Cross border organisation, Smart Eco Hub has produced the ‘Sustainable Building Guide’ to assist and educate those in the construction industry. Speaking at the launch, which saw representatives from local businesses, local government and the construction industry, North and South, Minister […]
When insulation doesn’t do what it says on the tin? What next? Anyone who has ever travelled on the London Underground will be familiar with the phrase Mind the Gap. It is used to warn travellers to be careful when stepping across the space between the platform and the carriage. It was introduced in 1969 […]
Internal Wall Insulation Questions You Must Ask Are you losing heat in your home? It’s a question most homeowners probably can’t answer for certain. But there are sure to be some tell tale signs. Draught. Unsightly damp patches. Cold walls. And, worst of all, mould appearing. If your insulation isn’t doing its job then not […]
Cold Bridges Explained Cold bridges are a common problem in many buildings, causing damp and mould. But, the good news is that they can be treated effectively. Why Have I Got Mould on the Walls? Nothing worse than builders talking building language you can’t understand. When you’re thinking about insulating your home, or if a […]
Internal Wall Insulation Solutions Enviroform was one of hundreds of exhibitors at the 2015 Self Build and Improve your home show held in the Balmoral Complex. At the show we unveiled our new Thermo soc product. It is designed for use when you are installing an internal wall insulation system and you want to improve […]
ThermoPro is a pre-insulated inverted powder coated aluminium verge trim that can be used to EFFECTIVELY WEATHER & INSULATE the top of EWI systems where no soffit exists. A very cost effective, and aesthetically pleasing solution to a common problem in the industry.
Enviroform Solutions featured in the July August edition of Perspective Magazine. The challenge set by Doherty Architects for the thermal upgrade of Duncairn Church Roof in Belfast was to “Preserve the aesthetic appearance of the historic Duncairn Church Roof both internally and externally while reducing heat loss, but do so in a manner that […]
Foil faced Aerogel Blanket being fixed to the steel window supports before the windows were installed during a deep retrofit in Belfast Northern Ireland. 10mm Aerogel Blanked it sufficient to eliminate the risk of condensation / cold bridging at this area.
Enviroform Solutions UltraTherm Flooring (@13mm Thick) was retrofitted on top of an existing suspended wooden floor in a 1900’s house. It is important that the first row is installed straight to ensure the subsequent rows can be installed properly without gaps. After the first row it is important to stagger […]
Informative day at Sustainable Products for Sustainable Building Conference with TV eco architect and personality, Duncan Stewart. Enviroform Solutions displayed their MagnaLime Natural System. MagnaLime Natural consists of Natural Wood Fiber Insulation laminated to a 9 mm Magnesium Board. The panels are direct fixed to the substrate and Primed with a natural mineral based primer […]
Wrapping Ultra Thin Aerogel Insulation around a steel structural support will stop the cold bridge at the junction between two windows. The high performance but flexible Aerogel Insulation Blanket can be used in countless applications to eliminate a cold bridge at just 10mm thick.
“The Smart ECO Hub has provided us with a networking platform here today which will hopefully result in new lines of communication and leads with new businesses.” A demonstration of the latest developments in energy-saving construction materials drew interested businesses on both sides of the border on a site visit to Enviroform Solutions in Warrenpoint […]
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Inadequate Insulation is the hidden problem in many homes. It causes heat loss, higher fuel bills, structural problems and can lower the property’s valuation. And yet many owners are totally unaware that there is a problem. And that there is a solution. There are thousands of homes and buildings that would benefit from new or upgraded […]
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We have been working with Pure Heat Technologies at Dundalk IT to develop a new wall panel heating/insulation product. The team at Dundalk IT have integrated a modulated version of their heat panel into a range of Enviroform silicate based drywall insulation boards. The heating panels can be controlled by standard electrical controls such as […]