Energy Efficient Materials

Cool in summer, warm in winter - house made of our exceptional energy efficient materials is all set to give you that comfort. In summer, a lightweight roof made from our energy efficient materials causes less heat to be radiated into your home as it cools down at night. And in winter the same roof, properly insulated, helps keep the heat inside. Whatever the climate, whatever the weather, our materials are smart roofing choice thanks to reduced cooling and heating costs. Thermal efficiency is an important consideration when building a home. One important component of thermally efficient design is the selection of an appropriate roofing material. A roof made from our specially designed materials can contribute to the thermal comfort of a home and to reduced cooling and heating costs. In a way energy efficient materials can contribute to your comfort. That's why, in UK, timber frame houses are in great demand. Actually self-build timber frame homes combine traditional Highland architecture with imaginative internal design, creating contemporary, versatile and well-proportioned living space.

Energy ratings are now commonly used as selection criteria when purchasing household appliances in UK. When designing a home, it is just as important to consider details such as orientation, roofing material, insulation and roof shape, as these can all influence the energy efficiency of the home. Some important aspects that can influence the level of summer and winter comfort provided by a home are solar design, ventilation, thermal mass of energy efficient materials and insulation. A dwelling with true north orientation, with its living areas at the front, takes advantage of the warming winter sun. During summer, when the sun is higher in the sky, correctly designed eave-overhangs will ensure less sunlight enters through the north-facing windows. If windows and doors are positioned to allow cooling breeze to circulate, the net effect is a cooler home. The use of louvers can be good to promote air movement on hot days.

Thermal mass is the ability of energy efficient materials to store heat. If thermal mass is to be designed into a home, it is best included in floors and internal walls, since these can be warmed during winter days and release heat in the evening. These surfaces can also be protected from the sun in summer with the use of appropriate windows and eaves. There is no such control for the roof, so it is generally considered good practice to use low thermal mass in roofing systems. A roof made from our energy efficient materials is strong and light weight. It has a low thermal mass, which means it cools down fast on a hot night and improves the comfort within the home. Insulation in walls and ceiling spaces can affect the amount of heat entering or leaving a dwelling. Insulation specification will vary with roofing and walling material selection and location. If you want to make your home bright, airy, warm and welcoming, then insist on energy efficient materials. This revolution has swept the whole UK. Be a part of it!