PARTEL REVOLUTIONISES ECO MEMBRANES WITH A NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

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

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…


Episode 3- Building Performance Interactive Series

Happening this Thursday- the third episode of season 2, titled "Retrofitting and Remodelling a Timber-Frame House to EnerPHit Standard." This live seminar aims to provide lessons and thoughts on DIY deep retrofit and radical remodelling for space and amenity. We will visit a 1975 timber frame house, in the western highlands of Scotland, that has been retrofitted to EnerPhit standard, to speak with Es Tresidder, Passivhaus Consultant of John Gilbert…


PASSIVE HOUSE COMPONENT TESTING – HOW DOES IT WORK?

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…


Building Performance Interactive

The second episode will explore “Structural Fire Safety Testing in Offsite Manufactured Energy-Efficient Buildings”. Co-hosts will welcome Declan Wallace, CEO of Evolusion Innovation, to discuss the large-scale structural fire safety tests that demonstrate fire resistance in offsite manufactured buildings, provide an insight into the design of a typical fire rated wall in various construction types, and explore potential future changes in legislation. Additionally, we will get to see examples world-class…


PARTEL INTRODUCES ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS FOR AIRTIGHT MEMBRANES IN BUILDING TRANSPARENCY

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…