PARTEL REVOLUTIONISES ECO MEMBRANES WITH A NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

Posted by NYPH , November 8, 2023 - Industry News

We are excited to announce the official launch of our two new paper-based ECO membrane products: IZOPERM Plus ECO – a paper-based sustainable vapour control layer membrane & VARA Plus ECO – a paper-based smart ecological vapour control layer membrane. They promote the eco-responsible and environmentally conscious methods of construction with a solid focus on facilitating a lower environmental impact in buildings. Providing a solution for internal applications, improving internal…

FIRE SAFETY IN HIGH RISE BUILDINGS: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF MEMBRANES

Posted by NYPH , August 8, 2023 - Sponsor

Every year an estimated 5,000 people die in residential fires across Europe, while about ten times that number are injured1. Since the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017, the spotlight has fallen on fire safety in high rise buildings. FIRE SAFETY IN HIGH RISE & HIGH RISK BUILDINGS Fires can be more dangerous in high rise residential buildings than in low rise homes. Why is this? During a…

PASSIVE HOUSE COMPONENT TESTING – HOW DOES IT WORK?

Posted by NYPH , February 24, 2023 - Sponsor

An airtight membrane is one of the most critical components in any passive house or other high-performance building. It helps to prevent heat loss and draughts, and to protect the building structure from internal moisture. Partel supply a range of airtight and wind-tight membranes, including three systems that are certified by the Passive House Institute (PHI) in the highest component class, Class phA. But why are high quality membranes so…

PARTEL INTRODUCES ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS FOR AIRTIGHT MEMBRANES IN BUILDING TRANSPARENCY

Posted by NYPH , August 8, 2022 - Architects, Construction, Industry News, Sponsor

Partel has become the first manufacturer of building envelope systems in Ireland to publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for air and windtight membranes. With these third-party reviewed EPDs, it’s now possible to measure our product´s environmental performance and impact on the overall project. This action is part of our commitment to the responsible performance of buildings and sustainable production processes. The first Partel products to attain the Environmental Product Declaration…