Xtratherm's CavityTherm leads in AIMC4 'world-class' energy efficient homes   Date: 02 April 2013 13:39   Xtratherm's innovative full fill built-in wall insulation CavityTherm has been installed in Code Level 4 homes as part of the £6.4m AIMC4 project. The project is funded by the Government backed Techno...   Read More

Xtratherm invests in new factory in Belgium   Date: 21 February 2013 12:46   Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer of high quality PIR and phenolic rigid board insulation, has invested in a new manufacturing facility in Belgium’s Walloon region. The new factory, which will be oper...   Read More

Xtratherm's XtroLiner Class 'O' modified PIR insulation board gets BBA accreditation   Date: 18 January 2013 14:36   Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer of high quality PIR and phenolic insulation, is awarded BBA accreditation for its high performance insulation board XtroLiner. XtroLiner is a Class 'O' modifi...   Read More

Xtratherm sponsors CIAT events in Ireland   Date: 03 January 2013 13:51   Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer of high quality PIR and phenolic foam insulation, strengthened its close relationship with The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), by sponsorin...   Read More

Xtratherm sponsor BDA’s ‘Supreme Winner Award’   Date: 14 December 2012 13:23   Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer of high quality PIR and phenolic foam insulation, sponsored the Supreme Winner Award at this year’s Brick Development Association (BDA) annual awards ceremony. The ev...   Read More

Xtratherm’s new product brochures available for download   Date: 12 December 2012 13:37   Leading insulation manufacturer Xtratherm has recently revamped its brochure portfolio. The new look portfolio showcases Xtratherm's wide range of PIR insulation products, including new brochures for ...   Read More

Xtratherm joins Passivhaus Platform   Date: 09 November 2012 10:17   Leading insulation manufacturer Xtratherm joins the Passiefhuis Platform, exhibiting at a major Passive House or Passivhaus symposium in Brussels on 5th October. The symposium is a leading event in th...   Read More

Xtratherm to exhibit at Roofex in 2013   Date: 30 October 2012 11:59   Leading insulation manufacturer Xtratherm is taking a stand at next year’s Roofex show. The event is scheduled on 1-2 May at the NEC Birmingham. It will be the first time the show is at the NEC having...   Read More

Xtratherm provides high performance insulation for Skanska’s Code Four homes   Date: 27 September 2012 12:07   Xtratherm a leading manufacturer of high performance insulation products has been working in partnership with Swedish house builder Skanska on the development of high quality Scandinavian style homes ...   Read More

Xtratherm sponsors Institute of Roofing’s AGM   Date: 18 September 2012 09:54   In addition to its two year sponsorship deal with the Institute of Roofing (IoR), Xtratherm has agreed to sponsor its AGM which is due to take place on 11th October at the Titanic Centre in Belfast. ...   Read More

Xtratherm Supreme sponsors of 2012 Brick Awards   Date: 17 September 2012 12:18   Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer of high quality PIR and phenolic foam insulation, has announced their sponsorship of the 2012 Brick Awards, presenting the Supreme Award that goes to the project judg...   Read More

Xtratherm enriches SPRA apprentice training scheme   Date: 03 September 2012 12:04   Seven apprentice roofers were taken on a tour of the Xtratherm factory at Holmewood in Chesterfield on Tuesday 31st July. This was part of the Single Ply Roofing Association’s (SPRA) first ever specia...   Read More

Presentation of Safe-R BBA accreditation   Date: 01 July 2011 13:00   Xtratherm have been presented with no less than three Agrèment Certificates by BBA that cover a range of new developments by Xtratherm. Amongst the line up was BBA 10/4803 for the Xtratherm Safe-R ...   Read More

Xtratherm announces the launch of Xtroliner XO Range of modified PIR   Date: 29 June 2011 12:01   Xtroliner offers excellent insulation performance with thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/m2K and a Class ‘O’ fire rating for use in a range of applications including – XO Xtroliner Framing Board, Xtroli...   Read More

Updated guide to Building Regulations Part L 1a – Insulation solutions towards Zero Carbon   Date: 09 June 2011 10:21   The Government has finally outlined its definition of zero carbon homes that will apply to all properties built from 2016. Housing Minister Grant Shapps has confirmed the new fabric efficiency standar...   Read More

Xtratherm publish new Guide to achieving ‘A’ rated design.   Date: 19 January 2011 11:37   The Guide will take you through the Part L Building Regulation (Ireland) requirements and explain the function and properties of insulation materials; explaining the principals of energy efficienc...   Read More

Xtratherm Publish new guide to the UK's Code for sustainable homes   Date: 19 January 2011 11:28   We have put together the 2nd edition of a comprehensive guide to help you with the requirements of the Code For Sustainable Homes, which was introduced in 2006. Read More

Code for Sustainable Homes – CPDs launched   Date: 19 January 2011 11:16   Xtratherm are pleased to announce the launch of a set of new CPDs on the Subject of the Code for Sustainable Homes. The first Module available, fully accredited by RIBA, is Pa...   Read More

Xtratherm launches new suite of tools for insulated dry lining.   Date: 19 January 2011 11:07   Whether you are upgrading an existing property or building new, the addition of an insulated thermal lining to the inside of a wall, roof slope or ceiling will dramatically improve the energy effi...   Read More

Xtratherm showcases BBA approved products at EcoBuild London in March   Date: 19 January 2011 10:51   CavityTherm will be among the Xtratherm’s newly approved range of products to be showcased at London’s 2011 Ecobuild event in March 2011. Visitors will see the launch of recently ...   Read More

Zero Carbon standards from a 100mm cavity...New BBA approved insulation system achieving 0.16 U-value in a traditional wall   Date: 11 October 2010 13:21   With the revision of Building Regulations Part L, the Government wants to bite off a sizeable chunk of the Zero Carbon target that has been set for 2016. The new 2010 Part L changes that come into ...   Read More

Xtratherm have taken the lead in publishing a suite of guidance materials on the changes to Part L of the Building Regulations.   Date: 17 August 2010 12:47   The initial Part L Briefing Note 2010, which is CPD approved by RIBA, is now available to download from the xtratherm.com web site and give comprehensive analysis of the four sections in Part L.   Read More

The implications of widening walls must be considered when the decision has been taken to insert a greater thickness of insulation.   Date: 17 August 2010 12:44   In the publication issued by the Zero Carbon Hub, ‘Defining a Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard for zero carbon homes’, the cost involved in increasing a wall cavity from 85mm to 210mm added an additi...   Read More