Category: Envelope

We are delighted to announce that Partel has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2024 Structural Timber Awards! 🏆 Our innovative product, VARA PLUS ECO Paper-Based Vapour Control Layer, has been nominated in the Product Innovation Award category. 🌟 This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainability and excellence in building materials. 🌍🏠 We look forward to celebrating this achievement at the prestigious Structural Timber Association Ltd awards ceremony on…

KORAX® RAINSCREEN PANEL is the most effective method of managing moisture in exterior wall assemblies because of the incorporation of a rain screen.  The rainscreen prevents water from entering the wall assembly from the exterior or reaching the cavity from the interior.  Water is diverted out through weep holes or dried out by the circulating air through venting. Learn More

LUMCON's new 25,000 sq. ft. innovation hub in Houma, LA, is revolutionizing coastal and marine studies in the region! With a $14.5M boost and a cutting-edge design by EskewDumezRipple, this facility attracts top talent to study and preserve Louisiana’s eroding coast. Utilizing Kingspan’s insulated metal panels as the main vapor barrier, the architects were able to display unique facades and eye-catching accent fins that provide an artistic architectural juxtaposition among…

It's launch day! The secret is about to be revealed. We are proud to present the first-ever reference book for stone wool sandwich panels. 📘 "Building with Stone Wool Insulated Sandwich Panels," authored by Prof. Marco Imperadori of Politecnico di Milano, brings together extensive case studies, industry expertise, and cutting-edge science in over 300 pages. The first of its kind, this book is aimed at designers and construction engineers globally.…

Dive into our Tech Knowledge Series with Hugh Whiriskey! In this insightful video, Hugh addresses the critical issue of building energy efficiency and fire safety in building envelope design. 💡 Discover how our IZOPERM PLUS FR and EXOPERM MONO DURO air and windtight systems work together to ensure passive fire protection and maximum airtightness in construction projects. 🏗️ Whether you're an architect, an engineer or a contractor understanding the importance…

The thermal performance of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation isn't only about energy and cost savings, although those are significant. Better temperature regulation also helps improve the comfort of our indoor spaces, making them more comfortable and pleasant to be in. ROCKWOOL  

Maximize your building's structural fire safety with our IZOPERM PLUS FR Class A2 installation guide. This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to effectively use our fire-rated internal wall and ceiling solutions to manage moisture and enhance fire protection. Ideal for architects, builders, and safety consultants. Watch full video now:

Excited to share that I'll be at the ROCKWOOL North America Learning Lounge (booth 1237) at the hashtag#AIA24 Expo in Washington DC next week. I'll be moderating a panel discussion on low carbon construction with industry experts Kyung Yoon (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)), Kate Beysselance (Turner Construction Company), and Francesca R. Oliveira, FAIA (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). I will also be joined by Rebecca Backer (Parallel Sustainability) to…

Yesterday's shoot with James McGorty for the Heritage project was truly enlightening. His deep understanding of sustainability and dedication to innovation showcased Dextall's transformative approach to renovation. James's insights shed light on how our collaboration with Dextall has streamlined the renovation process, making it more efficient and eco-friendly. His passion for sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission to create greener, more sustainable communities. Thank you, James, for your invaluable contributions…