Energy Efficiency New, environmentally friendly insulating paints, coatings & plasters help reduce energy-loss and tackle condensation problems in all types of properties...
A warm touch from Thermilate
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he Government’s Heat and Energy Saving Strategy continues to put pressure on all those involved with property development and maintenance to fit millions of homes with high-tech, total refurbishments by 2020. And in the meantime, there is no escape from the backlog of complaints received by housing maintenance departments from tenants demanding repairs and maintenance for age-old housing problems... Ventilation and condensation Condensation problems become prominent during the winter when householders are more concerned with conserving expensive heat-energy rather than focusing on the necessary ventilation needed to prevent condensation in the first place. Insulate & ventilate Building maintenance and refurbishment companies need to select materials and products which have much higher insulation values than those currently in use, while simultaneously providing essential breathability. Rapidly expanding, simple to use innovative technologies are available, such as breathable insulating plasters and heat reflective paints and coatings which provide astonishing energy-saving results while drastically reducing, if not eliminating, condensation. Tomorrow’s products today Thermilate Europe Limited
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has developed a wide range of energy saving paints, coatings and plaster products. Thermilate’s Warmcoat Energy Saving Paint is a high-quality paint product available in a range of colours which works by creating a thermally efficient barrier – so inhibiting heat transference through walls and ceilings. Room temperatures can increase by an incredible 2 – 3°C. Warmcoat’s breathable properties even help to eliminate condensation and mould growth. Thermilate InsOwall Eco Insulating Plaster and Render range is listed by OFGEM as an energy saving plaster. Up to 70% more thermally efficient than conventional plaster or render with a 40mm application, it substantially reduces the buildings carbon footprint. InsOwall’s unique reinforced natural material content allows an incredible 83% lighter weight while ensuring the buildings remains stronger and enables projects to be completed on time and within budget. InsOwall’s breathability helps to prevent condensation problems.These plasters are used in exactly the same way as conventional plasters and renders. Thermilate Thermal Floor is a waterbased insulating acrylic primer which seals,
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bonds and thermally insulates most types of floor – and enhances the effectiveness of under-floor-heating systems. Normally applied with a 0.15mm thickness, independent test results show it guarantees to reduce heat loss. Additional coatings of Thermal Floor Insulating Primer improve thermal insulation further – little wonder there is a 95% uptake with end users. Another exciting product which makes handrails ‘warm to the touch’ and non-slip is Thermilate Warmtouch Handrail and Metal Surface coating. Fully compliant to the Building Regulations 2000 Law, its uses extend to other metal surfaces including gates, fences, scaffolding tubes, railway signal boxes, metal containers and air-conditioning units. Thermilate Europe Limited can also provide bespoke energysaving systems if required. Reduced carbon footprint Eco plasters, paints and coatings are playing a more important role than ever before. In the Government’s continuing drive to reduce carbon emissions and energysaving, cost-effective products providing sustainability and ease-of-use, have never been more relevant. Online Enquiry 036