The technical experts at SIG360, a specialist offering from SIG Insulation providing energy efficiency guidance for new and retrofit projects, have provided insulation solutions for a new residential development in Coventry.
Brought on to the project by property developers Cassidy Group, SIG360 was tasked with ensuring the development – which comprises 17 dwellings – met Conservation of Fuel and Power: Approved Document Part L (2013) of the Building Regulations.
In order to reduce construction costs, the developers had specified building blocks with a low thermal performance, which meant the project would fail to meet the required Building Regulations. To allow these blocks to be used, the energy efficiency experts at SIG360 worked with Cassidy Group to improve other thermal products.
By upgrading the cavity wall insulation to Dritherm 32 100mm, SIG360 was able to ensure the properties within the development would meet required regulations without adding substantial costs to the overall construction cost.
Speaking on the project, James Cassidy Director at Cassidy Group said: “We were recommended to contact SIG360 by another property developer, Town & Country Developments, as the building blocks that were originally specified didn’t meet current thermal standards.
“Their team worked closely with us to specify the most appropriate cavity wall insulation that would allow us to use these blocks. This ensured we kept costs to a minimum without compromising on comfort for the residents, while ensuring essential regulations are met.”
The SIG360 technical experts also conducted a U-value and SAP calculation. Ross Woodcock, Technical Engineer at SIG360, added: “By conducting these calculations, we were able to show our client the improved energy performance of the dwellings with the use of the upgraded insulation, and demonstrate that the relevant requirements under Approved Document Part L are met.”
SIG360 started work on the development in June 2015, with the overall project due to be completed by September 2016.