Polyurethane Systems for building and industry

Having clarified certain controversial questions about the fire behaviour of polyurethane or its supposed impact on health, we continue the series of myths about polyurethane by talking about its effects on the environment.

If you're in the construction industry,...

In previous articles we talked about the myths about the behaviour of polyurethane in case of fire. Today we want to talk about other myths circulating about this material, this time in terms of its effects on health. Is polyurethane toxic? Is it dangerous for...

Humidities are the most common pathologies in buildings and, within these, those caused by condensations. Therefore, humidity control in construction is a factor which can’t be underestimated.

The new energy performance requirements for buildings, the current move towards sustainable buildings and the energy-saving expectations of homeowners and building owners highlight the importance of establishing barrier systems to air infiltration in buildings,...

Control of indoor air humidity is key to the healthiness of buildings. Even if at first glance we can not perceive the amount of water vapour that is present in the room, on average a person perspires between 3 and 5 litres of water vapour per day.

A proper configuration of the envelope is essential to guarantee the building's energy efficiency, as well as the accomplishment of health standards and comfort. In summer and winter, solving these deficiencies becomes even more important, since the extreme climatic...