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Year: 2022

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Silicone Render – What is it?

What is Silicone Render? ATLAS SILICONE RENDER is a thin-coat render for application of finishing coats with decorative spotted texture.For indoor and outdoor use.Recommended as a finishing coat during installation of building insulation with the use of polystyrene, XPS or mineral wool boards.For façades exposed to soiling and difficult operation conditions – perfect for buildings located[...]
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External wall insulation system

An exterior wall insulation system is a thermally insulated, protective and decorative exterior cladding procedure involving the installation of insulating material on the exterior of a building’s walls.The insulation system provides thermal protection and reduces heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Insulation also provides protection from rain, wind and other extreme weather[...]
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The ECO4 scheme is coming – what does it mean for installers?

The ECO4 scheme is coming, being the latest in government funding initiatives to make UK homes more energy efficient. Installers that wish to work with the scheme will require the latest PAS2030 certification, which is where British Assessment Bureau can help. We provide both PAS2030 certification and Trustmark registration for installers who wish to work[...]
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ATLAS/AVAL EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATION FIRE SAFETY POLICY

1. Introduction Fire safety is one of seven basic requirements related to construction objects. All building elements and building materials used in a given facility must provide adequate fire resistance, fire safety and adequate evacuation time. Thermal insulation is one of the building elements which has a very significant impact on the fire safety –[...]
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CLEVER SOLUTION FOR A FAÇADE – RENDER IMITATING WOOD

Façade should protect a building against adverse weather conditions. Should it also be its glory? Absolutely! Therefore, while choosing the type of top finish, one should think not only about safety parameters, but also about aesthetics. For example, we can use render imitating wood. Effect of wood Wood – one of the oldest materials used[...]
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