BBA awards first 60 year life expectancy for external insulation system
The BBA has awarded its first 60 year life expectancy Agrément Certificate for external insulation wall systems to Powerwall. The systems have been assessed by the BBA as remaining effective for at least 60 years provided a planned inspection and maintenance programme is applied.
The BBA is an independent approvals body which subjects construction products, systems and installers to rigorous testing, evaluation and on-going monitoring in-situ.
Alan Thomas, sales and communications director of the BBA said: “I am delighted that Powerwall has added a further BBA Certificate to its portfolio of approvals. We have worked with Powerwall over many years and look forward to further BBA approvals as the company continues its impressive programme of new product development.”
He added: “There is no doubt that external wall insulation is a key element as the insulation industry addresses the problem of thermal upgrades to solid wall and other hard-to-treat buildings.”
Domenic Tedesco, managing director of Powerwall Space Frame Systems commented: “The BBA Agrément Certificate is considered the ‘gold standard’ accreditation in the construction industry so I am very pleased that our external insulation systems are the first in the UK to be granted a life expectancy of 60 years.”
He added: “The certificate pays testament to the extensive research and development effort which has gone into producing our external insulation systems which can dramatically reduce heat loss in any type of building.”
Powerwall has production, development and manufacturing facilities near Glasgow and in Udine, Italy and the company employs 80 people including engineers, technicians and architects. In addition, the company employs up to 40 sub-contractors.
Information Updated on: 31 January 2012
