Four years and two months ago, Polyfoam XPS hit publish on the first issue of an email newsletter called The Build-Up. Our aim with the newsletter has never changed: support designers, specifiers and installers to deliver a better built environment. We do that by providing interesting and actionable information, useful resources, and sharing news articles … Read more
When specifying a construction project, what does it mean to choose suitable or appropriate materials? How do you satisfy yourself that something is fit for purpose? And when a material or product is used on site, how do you know it has been installed correctly? An area of building regulations sometimes overlooked is that dealing […]
This month we’re looking at product certification: what is it, why do product manufacturers have it, and what does it mean for your projects? Comments, questions and feedback about anything in the newsletter are always welcome. Get in touch and let us know what you think. How important is BBA Certification One thing that a […]
Heatwaves, energy company profits and the rising energy price cap are putting the focus on building comfort like never before. None of it is easy reading, and we can soon feel as though individual actions are unlikely to make a significant difference. But by working together to develop responsible specifications that have the end user […]
This month we’re giving you an insight into the making of extruded polystyrene insulation. Have you ever wondered what the ‘extruded’ part of XPS actually is? Or how much recycled polystyrene can be used to make XPS boards? Read on to find out, and don’t forget to contact us if you have any comments or […]
This issue we’re looking at the responsible sourcing of construction products, something which is increasingly important to make construction more sustainable, especially in a linear economy. You’ve probably heard of – and specified – the BES 6001 standard, and we’re looking at that standard in more detail. You can contact us to find out more […]
Bank holidays and new building regulations are on the horizon, continuing what has been a busy year so far. This issue, after our recent focus on environmental product declarations (EPDs), we’re getting you caught up on our other recent blog posts. And we’re sharing what the Polyfoam XPS team have been up to, out and […]
This month sees us conclude our introductory look at environmental product declarations (EPDs). As the construction industry seeks to play its part in decarbonising, EPDs will have a crucial role to play. We may have only scratched the surface of what EPDs can do and how they can help with understanding the life cycle impact […]
We continue our look at environmental product declarations in 2022 by focusing this month on the similarities and differences between EPDs from different manufacturers. To make sustainable product choices for construction projects, it’s necessary to compare environmental product declarations – but you need to be sure you’re comparing like for like. Elsewhere, you can download […]
If you’ve ever heard the life cycle of construction products being discussed and wanted to know more then you’re in the right place. Our blog post series on EPDs continues with a look at the different stages of life cycle assessment. As always, if you’ve got any questions about anything that we cover in the […]
