Glidevale Protect provides combined membrane solution for exclusive housing development
A selection of Glidevale Protect’s products has been specified for an exclusive residential development at Matlock Road in Derbyshire, demonstrating how a coordinated approach to the design of the building envelope can enhance the energy efficiency of new homes.
Developed by Oakworth Construction for AG Properties (UK) Ltd, the scheme comprises nine bespoke four-bedroom homes set in the Derbyshire countryside. Constructed offsite using pre-insulated panels at Oakworth Timber Engineering’s Sheffield factory, the homes benefit from precision-engineered offsite construction techniques to improve thermal performance and reduce carbon emissions.
Protect TF200 Thermo, a high-performance reflective external wall breather membrane, has been integrated into Oakworth Timber Engineering’s Varytherm timber frame system, improving both thermal performance and energy efficiency. Protect TF200, a non-reflective breather membrane, has been applied to the spandrel panels, providing weather protection during the construction phase and reducing the risk of interstitial condensation.
The new build project follows a fabric-first approach, with the timber frame construction designed to deliver exceptionally low U-values. The strong aged thermal resistance of the TF200 Thermo wall membrane helps to contribute to the performance of the overall wall build up, achieving an average through-wall U-value of 0.16 W/m²K.
Protect VP200, a high-performance, vapour permeable pitched roofing underlay, has been installed by supply chain partner Liberty Roofing across all roofs to minimise the risk of roof space condensation in line with BS 5250.
Jon Rees, Operation Director at Oakworth Construction, commented: "Working with Glidevale Protect and specifying the right reflective membrane product for this project has been instrumental in helping us achieve the high standards of energy efficiency required for this development. Protect TF200 Thermo integrates seamlessly into our timber frame wall system, supporting our commitment to sustainable, low-carbon construction."
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