Knowledge Hub
We share our expertise. At CPG UK, we have a large number of specialist geniuses who possess a vast amount of knowledge. We use this raw material and make it available here – under this Knowledge hub. With these articles we want to contribute to the increase of knowledge. Maintaining and expanding these expertise is therefore at the top of our to-do list.
Fabric First is the best way to build in compliance, sustainability, and energy efficiencies
Sustainable builds use to be the exception rather than the rule. However, thanks to shifting attitudes, together with stricter building regulations and the UK’s commitment to bring its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, architects, contractors, and developers are under more pressure than ever to consider the...
Sprayable Sealants: The Right Material is Decisive
There are a multitude of joints within a whole building which present different challenges – instead of a universal solution, there are numerous sealing processes which can deal with each joint connection on an individual basis. In particular, the range of different sprayable sealants reflects the complexity of sealing...
Mould Growth on Window Joints
Basic Rules for Professional Installation
We all know that to prevent mould, you need to prevent damp. However, when planning joint detailing and working on the installation, uncertainty or poor decisions often result in mistakes being made. Time pressures on the construction site, inadequate planning and poor co-ordination...
Common Window Installation Mistakes
Make sure that mould doesn't stand a chance: Common window installation mistakes and how to avoid them
When you install a new set of windows, there is a great deal of scope for things to go wrong. For this reason, it's important to understand and master the proper installation methods. In the first part of our series on mould...
New Materials and Technologies – Hybrids
The development of hybrid-based products in science and technology is booming. Hybrids stopped being a vision for the distant future some time ago now. Every day, we encounter fusions of complex technologies in our everyday lives. The smartphone: a mobile computer with an integrated camera. The car: propelled by an electric...
A ‘Belt & Braces’ Approach to New Fire Regulations
Changes to the Building Regulations and guidance in Approved Document B (ADB) have resulted in some difficulty and ambiguity in interpreting which materials are suitable for relevant buildings over 18 metres in height.
Steve Wild, Technical Consultant at Construction Products Group (CPG) – which includes the illbruck brand...
Summer Tips
Impregnated Foam Tapes
Illbruck is renowned for the performance of our range of impregnated foam tapes - however it is important to remember these products expand faster at higher temperatures - the colder the roll, the slower it takes to expands. Illbruck recommends that all impregnated foam tapes are stored in a cool,...
Waste Prevention: Improving the Environment
Waste prevention, material recovery and recycling have the goal of reducing the volume of waste. This goal is becoming an increasing priority. The construction sector is one of the most resource- and waste-intensive sectors of the economy. A large number of different types of waste are generated in both new construction and...