20th May 2019-Informal site visit at our Passive House new build site
Urbane Eco had an informal site visit by people who had expressed interest in our new Passive House development, built to Building Biology standards.
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Guardian article- Mental health toll on people with Grenfell-style cladding revealed
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/apr/26/mental-health-toll-on-people-in-flats-with-grenfell-style-cladding-revealed?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR3ZPPgcX1LeBbefq9Hj7nPBdWx-hU3rnm-2c7tQ72SF9Ry-Jy1eBWvcRo4
Blog: Video update of progress at our ‘Passive House’ new-build
Here is a video blog by our director, Nick, on the progress of our Passive House new build. Enjoy!
Blog: What is a ‘warm’ roof, and why is it important?
One of the aspects of sustainable build that we specialise in here at Urbane Eco is making a ‘cold’ roof into a ‘warm’ roof, or making a new build roof ‘warm’. But, what exactly is a warm roof, how do we achieve this and why is it important? A warm roof construction involves a layer […]
Blog: The advantages of using natural building materials
The use of natural building materials is a vital aspect of creating a sustainable, healthy home for the occupants and the environment. But, what are natural building materials and what exactly are the advantages of using them compared to conventional building materials? Natural building materials are materials used for building that are considered abundantly available […]
Blog: Why is sustainable build so important?
Many of us at least have an inkling that sustainable build and design is important, but it may be eye opening to understand quite how much. What is sustainable build? Put simply, it is ensuring that buildings are designed and built, and existing buildings altered, in such a way that means occupying the building will […]
What is wood fibre and how is it made?
Wood fibre insulation was introduced about 20 years ago, after the engineers from the timber producing areas of Europe devised new ways of transforming timber waste into insulation boarding. The success of wood fibre insulation is all thanks to an attractive and environmentally friendly profile with a number of functions, including rigid insulation for floors […]
How does external wall insulation prevent damp/condensation in the home?
Properties suffer from damp for a number of reasons, some more obvious than others. Three common examples are penetrating damp ( e.g. due to driving rain or blocked guttering), rising damp and condensation. In this article, we will explain how damp is caused and how external wall insulation may help solve the problem. Damp caused […]
Planning permission for external wall insulation
Planning portal’s common projects page is a good place to start if you are doing any work on your property. There’s lots of useful information here about projects such as loft conversions, extensions and windows, but the advice for insulation is quite basic… If your property isn’t listed and isn’t in a conservation area (see […]
Care and maintenance for external wall insulation systems
If you’ve had external wall insulation installed, there are a few things to be aware of to avoid any issues or damage. 1. Avoid impact on the surface of the wall. 2. Avoid penetration of the render. If essential for fixings, make sure fixing is sealed and waterproof. If using ladders please use ladder boards for […]