Sustainable solutions with PU – Excellence in Insulation

Polyurethane insulation solutions meet all of the criteria for sustainable development, as summarised below.

Environmental impact

Excellent thermal efficiency – leading to optimum energy savings and reduced CO₂ emissions
Relatively low environmental impact at the building level – on average, the product saves more than 100 times more energy than is used in its manufacture
Durability – leading to long term performance and reducing the need for replacement, thereby saving resources and energy over time
Minimal thickness – minimising building footprint and maximising land use
Reduced knock on effect on overall structure – depth of studs, size of fixings, structural loading, etc.
Transportation – lighter and thinner insulation requiring fewer deliveries
Reuse or recycling of uncontaminated production or site waste or energy recovery through incineration at end of life

Very competitive life cycle costs compared to other insulation materials in many new build and refurbishment applications
Higher return on investment rates than most common investments in financial products
Increased energy efficiency in buildings – leading to potential savings for the end user and increased disposable income
Increased internal space or smaller building footprint – maximising income from rent or sale and reducing investment costs
Few design adjustments for low energy houses – reduced costs for adjusting the building and construction products to high efficiency requirements and for the overall material use
Light-weight – reducing the material use and, thus, cost of certain structural elements
Significant numbers of jobs – not just directly, but also in associated industries
Potential for growth – as the requirement for insulation in new build increases and as the refurbishment market develops
Energy Security – reducing reliance on imported energy by reducing demand