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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Thermally efficient Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc has been used on the pioneering, energy-saving refurbishment of a Bristol apartment block.  The £1.5million upgrade of 16-storey Rawnsley House is thought to be the first in the UK to benefit … More >>

Alumasc’s BBA Approved Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) system is now approved for use with Silkolitt Silicone Render (BBA Certificate Number 93/2914 – Product Sheet No.s 1-3).  The new certification supports Alumasc’s extensive portfolio of BBA Approved façade systems and … More >>

The thermal and sustainable benefits of cork insulation were key in its specification for a unique social housing refurbishment scheme in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire – the first significant use of Cork EWI on social housing in the UK. Managed by Aspire … More >>

A ‘Hard-To-Treat’ social housing scheme in Newcastle has been given a new lease of life thanks to Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc. The Slatyford Estate is managed by the city’s ALMO, Your Homes Newcastle, and forms part of … More >>