ENERGY BOOST

from Professional Builder March 2023

THE PHYLLITE ZONE

Boost R Hybrid Roof comes into its own as energy prices soar

Boost R Hybrid Roof, part of the Actis Hybrid range is proving extremely popular with specifiers and builders looking for an easy to use and thermally extremely effective way of eliminating condensation and preventing moisture entering the building.

The UKCA & CE marked product, aimed at the new build and refurb market and used on the cold side of roofs, is an evolution of Actis’ popular Boost R Hybrid. The two Boost R Hybrid products also have the highest thermal resistance of any insulating breather membrane on the market and are extremely cost competitive.

The roof variant contains four special features developed following customer feedback, which set it apart from its sister product, with the two changes making the most difference to the user experience being the addition of a lap and the inclusion of built in adhesive tape.

Boost R Hybrid Roof is easily distinguished from its sister product by its

A SERIES OF BITE

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Lvt

An antimicrobial added to Amtico’s LVT collections will protect against bacteria and reduce the presence of viruses. The manufacturer’s Signature, Spacia, 36+, Form and Marine collections feature the embedded antimicrobials, which have been independently verified (ISO 21702) against SARSCoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Roof Space Ventilation

Better insulation means increased risk of condensation and, therefore, a need to address roof ventilation. That’s the message from who is promoting its Thin-Line Tile Vent as a solution. The manufacturer’s Guide to Roofing Ventilation provides and extensive overview of key specification and installation guidance. To download the guide use the rdr.link below:

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Thermoblock

A housebuilder undertaking high specification developments in Greater Manchester is targeting improved energy performance and higher build quality with Marmox

Thermoblocks. The blocks are available in widths of 100, 140 and 215mm and feature a unique design where two rows of high strength epoxy concrete mini-columns are encapsulated

Roofing Underlay

Products and technical guidance are amongst the support that Glidevale Protect is providing a number of colleges. The donations include the Viking Air air & vapour permeable roofing membrane, its VP400 Plus and VP300 LR roofing underlays, and Protect Fulmetal UniRoll ventilated dry ridge and hip system, as well as CPD Training.

Roof Battens

When it comes to roofing battens make sure you understand what you’re buying, urges Marley. The company’s JB Red product has been pre- or factory graded to BS 5534 and are the only UK factory-graded batten available to the roofing industry with BBA certification. Moreover, the timber is sourced from its extensive network of Scandinavian sawmills.

Integrated Solar

Providing an integrated solar energy source, Wienerberger UK and Ireland’s Sandtoft in-roof Solar is a brand-new roof tile which is applied directly to the roof battens, incorporating an interlocking design to speed up the installation process. The single-lapped panels are also compatible with all clay and concrete tiles.