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Alumasc’s Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) system has been used to transform the thermal performance and aesthetic appeal of a social housing scheme in Salford. Managed by multi-award-winning social housing company, Salix Homes, the 54 flats at Stoney Knoll and … More >>

Alumasc Facades has recently launched a new External Wall Insulation (EWI) training video.  The film provides a step by step guide to the application of the Swisslab EWI system, incorporating a silicone render finish. Alumasc has been developing and delivering thermally … More >>

On Monday 28th January, the Department of Energy and Climate Change launched the Green Deal, giving people the opportunity to transform their homes by paying for energy efficient home improvements with the savings from their energy bills. The Green Deal … More >>

ST Silkolitt silicone render from Alumasc has helped to create a welcoming and contemporary facade for a new special school in the West Midlands. The new £6.4 million Old Park Special School in Dudley has been rebuilt on the modern … More >>

Alumasc’s Swisrail External Wall Insulation (EWI) system has provided an NHBC approved facade solution for the new Keir Hardie Health Park in South Wales.  Designed by the Bristol studio of architects BDP, the health park in Merthyr Tydfil is scheduled … More >>

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 >>

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 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 >>