Insulation

At Blueprint we stock a broader range of masonry insulation products than any other supplier, we also know a lot more about them. We employ one of the most fully trained, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful sales teams anywhere in the industry. So whether you’re a contractor, a merchant, an architect or engineer, we can provide you with the complete masonry insulation solution.

Our insulation brochure intends to give you a simply and concise idea of the types of products that we can provide in this category. We are able to assist our customers in all areas of product selection, including availability and cost. Being a specialist means we can also provide advice on how products can be fitted, what they can be fitted with and a range of possible alternatives.

At Blueprint we like to get involved with our customers projects. We’ll gladly arrange for one of our experts to meet you on site and help you in site surveys and determine exactly what product is needed where. If it is appropriate we dedicate a project manager to a contract who is responsible for the whole supply chain process from design through to costing and delivery.

Blueprint use and invest in leading IT and stock management systems that mean we are more likely to have the product you want on our shelves than anyone else in the country.

Technology that means what you order is what you get.

Insulating internal and separating walls is usually undertaken to increase the acoustic performance of the wall. This leads to reduced sound transmission between separate areas of a building - whether within a dwelling or between dwellings. There are many reasons for the usage of insulation in the construction of buildings.

• to comply with mandatory legislation i.e. Building Regulations or Standards
• to reduce heat loss/heat gain
• to reduce running costs
• to reduce the risk of freezing
• to improve acoustic performance
• to provide condensation control

The industry now has many varied construction methods, with many types of insulation available on the market. So whether the application is a traditional cavity wall or a modern external cladding system we are able to advise on the type of insulation required and the standards it will meet.

Fire protection is, naturally, a major consideration in the selection of insulation. Buildings should be constructed in such a manner that if a fire starts the extent of the fire and smoke damage will be minimised and kept as close to the source of fire outbreak as is practical. The government has published 'goal based' functional requirements in building regulations that are supported by Approved Documents. There are no prescribed methods, but fire resistant insulation is a route chosen by many. Based upon the specifications of your project we will gladly recommend the best materials to use as well as give advice on installation.

Cavity Closers A cavity closer provides a simple and efficient method of closing a cavity in masonry without creating a thermal bridge, and also forms a positive damp proof barrier and plaster key. It effectively prevents condensation, pattern staining and mould growth frequently associated with traditional methods of closing cavities. A cavity closer obviates the need for cut bricks or blocks to close cavities and avoids problems encountered when supporting traditional DPCs and insulation boards during construction. We stock a broad selection appropriate for a variety of openings as well as either timber, metal or plastic window frames.

Insulated DPCs Insulated DPCs have been specially developed to minimise cold bridges when closing masonry cavity walls around openings. Insulated DPCs allow the cavity to be closed in the traditional way whilst also conforming to current building regulations. Insulated DPCs are designed to be installed between the facing brickwork and closer block work prior to the fitting of window and doorframes. Most are self-supporting for ease of installation and one width will cover most applications. Additionally, many provide excellent sound insulation and are noncombustible.

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