+44 (0)1347 825 200 info@itpltd.com Building On Contaminated Land and Protective Ground Gas Barrier Membranes: Regulations and Best Practice As the UK grapples with a severe housing shortage, the pressure to build new homes has never been greater. While greenfield development often faces opposition due to [...]
+44 (0)1347 825 200 info@itpltd.com ITP supports grassroots football with kit sponsorship ITP are supporting local grassroots football with sponsorship of the Under 14s team at Easingwold Town AFC. We've funded a new training kit for the squad to wear in the 2024/25 season and beyond. [...]
+44 (0)1347 825 200 info@itpltd.com ITP Ltd adds A1-rated breather membrane to its product portfolio ITP have expanded our portfolio of products with the introduction of a new Euroclass A1 non-combustible breather membrane providing maximum fire safety for external wall systems. Manufactured by Serge Ferrari [...]
+44 (0)1347 825 200 info@itpltd.com Blaze in Copenhagen shows that time is precious in limiting fire Denmark's historic old stock exchange building in Copenhagen was engulfed by fire this week, causing its iconic dragon spire to tumble into the street below. One the city's oldest buildings, the [...]
+44 (0)1347 825 200 info@itpltd.com Guidance for assessing wind resistance in breather membranes It’s vital to ensure that a breather membrane has the necessary wind resistance for the local conditions of the building. BS 5534, the code of practice for installing membranes, outlines 5 wind zones [...]
+44 (0)1347 825 200 info@itpltd.com ITP appoints Sales Director to support continued growth ITP Ltd are planning for the next phase of our growth strategy with the appointment of Matt Thompson as Sales Director. Matt has a wealth of valuable experience gained through over 20 years [...]
+44 (0)1347 825 200 info@itpltd.com Defining higher-risk buildings and what it means for building owners under the Building Safety Act The Building Safety Act 2022 has introduced new measures that apply to all buildings, but the most significant measures apply to ‘higher-risk buildings.’ A higher-risk building [...]
ITP Ltd celebrated another successful appearance at the 2023 NMBS Show, using the event as a platform to introduce a new product which attracted extremely positive feedback from exhibition visitors. NMBS members were impressed by ITP’s new FlameOut Block Class A vapour control layer featuring an enhanced Euroclass A [...]
When designing an external wall system, best practice in breather membrane specification is, on the surface, very straightforward: it should be tested to confirm breathability to BS5250 standards, a W1 water tightness rating, 5,000 hours of UV resistance and a Euroclass A fire safety rating in keeping with minimum [...]
How much water protection do you need for walls behind breather membranes? Breather membranes play a key role within the building envelope. Their vapour permeability facilitates the release of excess moisture vapour into the exterior, helping to keep internal wall roofing structures dry and protect the condition of insulation [...]