Tech Note 05 – Galvanic Corrosion
Galvanic Corrosion
When combining two different metals in the presence of an electrolyte (a fluid that conducts electricity) hydrogen is absorbed at the cathode and […]
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07, 2021
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07, 2021
Non-Combustible External Walls
Non-Combustible External Walls – Solutions for new buildings and rectification
There is an increasing awareness that walls built prior to NCC 2019 are exhibiting moisture problems related to […]
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04, 2021
System of the week: The Extrovert
The Extrovert
This week’s wall DCT-W07-4 is certainly not afraid to put it all out there, wearing the DCT non-combustible Vulcanwool insulation on the outside exposing itself […]
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04, 2021
System of the week: The strong silent type
The strong silent type
This week’s roof DCT-R08-1 is as robust and reliable as they come. With an 18dB impact noise reduction, the ProctorGeo HC9 spacer […]
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02, 2021
Tech Note 04 – The Wall of Death
Introduction
One of the most common enquiries we get asked is how to effectively insulate a single skin masonry wall or how to rectify one that has moisture or sinister odours […]
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02, 2021
Tech Note 03 – Combustibility of DCTech Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIP)
Introduction
When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Since the NCC 2016 Amendment 1 clarified the requirement for all elements of type A and type B […]