Feb 29 2004
A seminar to promote the use of recycled cellulose paper fibre as insulation in steel building systems is being held on 22nd March in Banbury.
The event marks the conclusion of a successful research project carried out by SCI (the Steel Construction Institute) and funded by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme), Corus and Excel fibres.
Recycled cellulose fibre has been widely used for twenty years as an insulation material in timber framed buildings and loft insulation and the steel modular construction industry represents a significant market for the material.
Ian Sweatman, Senior Sustainability Engineer, SCI, said: “ This seminar is the culmination of an in-depth research project into this application and will provide a great opportunity for designers, specifiers and architects to learn more about new uses for this sustainable alternative to traditionally used insulation materials”
The research has assessed these markets, conducting a review of current insulant usage and the potential for recycled paper insulants. It has also assessed the technical viability of using recycled cellulose insulation fibre in metallic construction and produced generic product designs for cellulose fibre blends.
The seminar is taking place at 10am on 22nd March 2004 at the Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury.
Source: WRAP
Posted March 1st , 2004