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Swisslab and Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems from Alumasc, have been used together to overcome a number of aesthetic and technical challenges in the extensive refurbishment of Croydon House in Bristol. Croydon House is an 18-storey residential tower block … More >>

The Homes and Communities Agency and Sustainable Homes have published a guide to help registered providers understand the Green Deal.   The publication details how local authorities and affordable housing providers could work with the Government’s energy efficiency initiative to realise the … More >>

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published new guidance to help local authorities in England improve the energy efficiency of their residential housing. Issued under the Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA), the guidance asks local authorities to … More >>

Alumasc’s Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) system and ST Silkolitt silicone render have been used for one of Glasgow’s largest ever residential regeneration projects – the refurbishment of 196 homes across five blocks of flats at St Vincent Terrace, Glasgow. … More >>

Alumasc’s Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) system has been used as part of the major refurbishment of Quinton’s Court in Needham Market, a mixed use development comprising commercial premises and social housing managed by Suffolk Housing Society. Converted some years … More >>

Alumasc’s Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) system has provided a high performance, weather tight façade solution for a Supported Housing scheme in Swindon. George Hall Court is an eight storey tower block comprising 30 flats managed by Swindon Borough Council. … More >>

Helena Partnership’s Moss Bank housing scheme in St Helens has been shortlisted in the Domestic Retrofit category of this year’s Greenbuild Awards.  Alumasc’s Swisspan External Wall Insulation was installed on the scheme which comprises 107 British Iron and Steel Federation … More >>

Ecobuild 2012 promises to be an exciting show for Alumasc Facades on Stand number S2010. A combination of new and well-established products will be on display, demonstrating Alumasc’s focus on sustainable building products for energy and water management within the … More >>

Alumasc will be showcasing their range of thermally efficient External Wall Insulation (EWI) solutions on Stand E26 at this year’s Greenbuild Expo, on 9th and 10th May at Manchester Central. Greenbuild Expo is the UK’s newest sustainable building and refurbishment … More >>

Alumasc’s Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) has contributed to the aesthetics and energy efficiency on the new nursery building at South Cheshire College in Crewe. South Cheshire is amongst the country’s best performing FE colleges and required an innovative and … More >>