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Leading building membranes specialist Icopal is countering
the continuing recession with the launch of a plethora of
new products at this year’s Ecobuild. |
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company, which draws on the expertise of the global Icopal
brand for research and development, is launching four new
products on its larger-than-usual stand (number 1350) in
addition to showcasing its green roof systems and
accessories, BRE Green Guide A+ rated single-ply
waterproofing membranes, Monarfloor acoustic solutions for
the Code for Sustainable Homes, and geomembranes’ extended
product range. |
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The new sustainable roofing
systems for launch at Ecobuild 2010 are: |
- Therm’X – an insulating
radiant barrier and breather membrane with reflective
surfaces that supplements insulation in pitched roofs,
- EcoActive membranes
containing granules which absorb and convert harmful NOx
pollut-ants,
- IcoSun – a system which
combines recycled polyolefin bituminous waterproof
membranes with amorphous silicon photovoltaic cells to
provide waterproofing and energy production for flat
roofs.
- IcoMoss – a lightweight
moss mat green roof system that also helps to reduce
airborne pollution.
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Also showcasing on the Icopal
stand will be Monarfloor’s Bridgestop proprietary separating
wall system that has been approved by Robust Details
[E-WM-19] as the first four-credit wall solution for The
Code for Sustainable Homes as per Section 7: Health and
Well-being. |
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Research by Icopal has already
shown cost savings can be made in materials and labour
because the party walls only require plasterboard of
8kg/m²instead of 12.5kg² for solid Part E solution walls,
saving 4.5kg/m² of gypsum-based board per m². Manufactured
from recy-cled LRAC foam, Bridgestop also enables a cavity
party wall to be constructed off a continuous slab, showing
significant costs savings below ground. |
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Details of how Icopal Monarflex
Geomembranes’ product range has been extended to include
solutions for radon control, Japanese Knotweed, volatile
liquids and damp proofing will also be available on the
stand. All Monarflex geomembranes are offered on either a
supply-only basis or via a complete installation service
using Icopal’s own directly employed installers |
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Icopal’s stand will be manned by
specialists who can advise on all product and design
considerations for the complete range of roofing, acoustic
and geomembrane solutions. |
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The company’s green roof
portfolio includes extensive systems such as those for
sedum, bio-diverse and meadow as well as intensive build-ups
for lawns, trees and shrubs, hard landscaping and car parks.
These are complemented by the EasyGreen modular sedum system
and TerraDek deck hard landscaping. |
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Green roof systems from the
company give a unique combination of benefits including
minimum roof loadings (substrates up to a third lighter than
standard top soil), integrity of waterproofing surfaces
including guarantees of up to 20 years, and single source of
sup-ply. |
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In addition, the SureWeld
“green” TPO membrane does not contain any internal or
exter-nal plasticisers, chlorine, bromine or halogens, and
is so environmentally friendly and re-cyclable it is
approved by Greenpeace. |
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For further information on
Icopal Ltd see
www.roofinfo.co.uk/icopal |
