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Ventilation of Ground Gases in Residential Buildings: An Essential Guide for Housebuilders
The publication of the NHBC Hazardous ground gas - an essential guide for housebuilders has shed light on the critical importance of effective ventilation systems in residential buildings with an emphasis on the significance of subfloor ventilation systems and the use of air bricks and underfloor vents as being the most reliable methods for removing ground gases.
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Manthorpe’s Patented GRS-DUO-15 Limits Leaks and Enhances Aesthetics
Seal Out Air Leaks with the GRS-DUO-15 The GRS-DUO-15 from Manthorpe Building Products is an innovative twin plate solution that simplifies 15mm pipework installation while sealing penetrations to meet strict air-tightness regulations. This patent pending design allows for neater, faster pipe routing and prevents leaks to help achieve compliance with Part L regulations and The Future Homes Standard.
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Signs and solutions for underfloor ventilation problems
Why is underfloor ventilation required? Underfloor voids beneath a suspended floor, found in many recent and modern builds, provide an ideal opportunity for moisture and condensation to build up and resulting in expensive damage to a property. They can also harbour dangerous ground gases such as methane and radon, which can be extremely harmful to occupants over time. It is therefore vital that underfloor ventilation is employed to both remove these dangers and circulate fresh air into these voids.
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Let's talk tile ventilators
The latest government initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions in buildings can have a direct and significant impact on the risk of condensation. For example, tighter building envelopes with enhanced insulation and airtightness are effective in reducing heat loss and energy consumption, but they can also trap moisture inside buildings.
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Roof moisture problems and solutions
Thorough roof ventilation in buildings is required for a number of reasons, each with possible effects and consequences. Like most parts of a house or commercial property, the rood needs to 'breathe' via the use of airflow through the roof space, while preventing the ingress of driving rain, insects and other debris.
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Eaves Ventilation
It is estimated that 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK comes from buildings, with 14% of this coming from the housing stock of 28 million homes. Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy consumption. Building Regulations In June this year, changes to Building Regulations will come into effect which will mean that new homes in England must produce around 30% less net carbon emissions and commercial buildings such as offices and shops around 27% less emissions.
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Browse the archive of Manthorpe blog posts and product editorials below:
New Homes for Swifts - the Manthorpe Swift Brick
Manthorpe Building Products have been making subtle but effective modifications to their pioneering Swift Brick designed in conjunction with the RSPB
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Manthorpe Eaves Detailing Adds Finishing Touch to Avant Homes
Customer Profile Avant Homes is one of the UKs leading private developers of residential property. Operating in Scotland, the north east of Englan
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A Q&A with Aaron Wan, Product Design Intern at Manthorpe Building Products
At Manthorpe Building Products, we’re always excited to support the next generation of talent in the building products and construction industry. O
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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at Manthorpe Building Products
10th - 14th February 2025 As we wrapped up National Apprenticeship Week here at Manthorpe, we took a moment to reflect on the incredible role apprenti
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Manthorpe Building Products Celebrates January’s Above and Beyond Award Winners
At Manthorpe Building Products, recognising the exceptional efforts of our employees is at the heart of what we do. We are delighted to announce the w
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Manthorpe Building Products Welcomes a New Intern to the R&D Team
Manthorpe Building Products is delighted to announce the addition of a new member to our team. Aaron Wan has joined us as an intern in our Research
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Celebrating Swift Awareness Week: New Initiatives and Innovations for Swift Conservation
As we mark Swift Awareness Week, we're excited to share some groundbreaking developments in swift conservation and our latest product innovation desig
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Manthorpe Celebrates Best External Product Win for Bat Ridge Roost
Manthorpe Building Products recently joined other category winners for a celebratory lunch recognisng our Best External Product win at the Housebuil
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Alex Burgess, Toolroom & Transformation Lead, Nominated as BMF Top Young Achiever
National trade body The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Builders' Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Young Ac
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Homeowner Praises Manthorpe's Affordable Loft Ventilation Solution
We wanted to share with you our recent success in resolving a long-standing issue with condensation in our loft. For over a decade, we had resigned ou
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Genuit Group and its Operating Companies Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability School Silver Status
Genuit Group and its subsidiary businesses, including Manthorpe Building Products, have been awarded Silver status by the Supply Chain Sustainability
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Swift Success for Manthorpe's Conservation Efforts
At Manthorpe Building Products, we are committed to designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that promote sustainability and environmental con
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Manthorpe & Titan: Driving Sustainable Waste Management
Manthorpe Building Products is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Titan Resource Waste Management, marking a significant step forward in
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Manthorpe Building Products Publishes First EPD, Leads on Sustainability
At Manthorpe Building Products, we’re proud to be one of the first in our industry to have an independent fully verified Environmental Product Decla
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From our first foray into the building industry through to our latest product innovations, Manthorpe Building Products has grown year on year thanks to a philosophy of continuous investment and development.
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At Manthorpe we pride ourselves on our high quality standards, not just for the products that we produce; but for our design, manufacture, sales and delivery processes as well.
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Innovation has always been at the core of the company. From new technology investment to in-house research and development, Manthorpe is constantly looking ahead to meet the needs of the industry.
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