When
Formby Point Construction needed to specify the insulation for The Gables, an
exclusive housing development in Crosby, the project had multiple objectives.
Firstly,
the company wanted to go beyond the thermal and acoustic requirements outlined
in the building regulations.
Secondly,
with such a large number of applications across multiple construction types,
Formby Point Construction wanted to use one manufacturer and supplier to
specify the correct product for each application. This would ensure ease of
installation and ensure the project was delivered on budget.
With this
in mind, Formby Point Construction, consulted Formby-based builders’ merchant,
Huws Gray, who referred it to Knauf Insulation.
For the
separating floor applications, Knauf Insulation recommended Earthwool OmniFit
roll, a versatile, non-combustible A1 Euroclass Reaction to Fire classification
Glass Mineral Wool insulation that provides both excellent thermal and acoustic
performance.
Knauf
Insulation also recommended Earthwool DriTherm 32 Cavity Slab for the masonry
cavity external walls, Earthwool Masonry Party Wall Slab for separating walls
to comply with Document E and Earthwool Loft Roll for the insulation of the
loft.
As well as
considering the comfort of the homeowner, Formby Point Construction considers
the welfare of its employees as part of its decision making. In addition to
excellent thermal and acoustic performance, Knauf Insulation scored highly on
this aspect thanks to the ECOSE® Technology, its patented sustainable bio-based
binder. Products manufactured with ECOSE® Technology contain no added phenol or
formaldehyde, and they are 70% less energy-intensive than products manufactured
with traditional formaldehyde-based binder. They have no odour, are softer to
touch, making them much more pleasant to handle and install. They have also
achieved the best possible Eurofins Gold Certificate for Indoor Air Comfort,
contributing to a high level of indoor air quality for installers and
homeowners alike.
Once the
specification had been agreed, Knauf Insulation then worked with Huws Gray to
price the project and take advantage of volume discounts. This meant that
Formby Point Construction had some additional budget for insulation. The
company therefore decided to install Earthwool Acoustic Roll within the stud
walls between all rooms, going above the minimum standard required between
bathrooms and bedrooms outlined in document E.
Thanks to
Formby Point Construction’s commitment to going above and beyond the
regulations, and Knauf Insulation’s high performance Glass Mineral Wool
insulation, homeowners at The Gables will enjoy quieter, warmer homes.
