Industry collaboration supports Recticel’s third party product approval
At Recticel, we know what it takes to deliver products to a consistently high standard. We are also aware of our responsibility to industry standards, particularly in regard to health, safety and the environment.
It’s why, with each of our PIR insulation products, we work closely with industry bodies to secure the highest grade of third-party certification as a hallmark of their compliance. Achieving this involves a rigorous testing and review process. Each product is subject to multiple inspections, analyses and assessments to confirm its consistent performance.
Our internal quality team has the expertise to confirm the suitability of products based on regular testing and evaluation. However, enlisting the services of accredited external organisations whilst working alongside renowned certification bodies is the ultimate assurance of our insulation’s quality. It’s led to us establishing trusted and reliable insulation partnerships with the following organisations:
The British Board of Agrément
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is a UKAS-accredited certification body. BBA certification is recognised throughout the construction industry as confirmation that a product is safe and fit-for-purpose. The value of BBA’s hallmark is reflected in the comprehensive assessments each product is subjected to. They include UKAS-accredited laboratory tests, on-site evaluations, quality management checks and product inspections as part of an expert-led assessment process. Recticel products that carry BBA certification include, but are not restricted to, Eurothane® Eurodeck, Eurothane® PL, Eurowall®+, Eurowall® Cavity, Powerdeck® F, Eurothane® GP, and Powerdeck® U.
PEFC
Three products from our PIR insulation range have been awarded the PEFC (the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) label. Based in Switzerland, PEFC is a leading alliance of national forest certification systems. The non-profit organisation is committed to promoting environmentally friendly forest management that is socially beneficial and economically viable through independent third-party certification. Its award of the PEFC label to the three Recticel products – Recticel Eurothane® GP, Eurothane® Eurodeck and Eurowall® Cavity – signifies that each product’s multilayer paper facings are made from wood fibres sourced from PEFC-certified and sustainably-managed forests. We were the first PIR manufacturer authorised to use this environmental label.
ISO certification
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is an independent, international body that develops and publishes standards for a wide range of industries and sectors. For example, the ISO 9001 standard is the world’s most widely used international standard for quality management systems (QMS). Our production facilities are all ISO 9001 certified.
In addition, many of our production facilities have ISO 14001 certification, the globally recognised standard that confirms a company's commitment to a strong environmental management system (EMS). The ISO 14001 standard provides a structured framework to help businesses improve their environmental performance, reduce waste and manage environmental risks. Recticel’s environmental management system undergoes regular audits to revalidate ISO certificates.
No compromise on performance
The various industry accreditations afforded to Recticel insulation products are proof of their all-round quality – there is no compromise with any aspect of their performance. Our products’ thermal capability and consistency is also key to attaining targeted U-values and regulation compliance.
Our focus on innovation and developing products with the installer, end-user and sustainability in mind, is driven by a commitment to support the creation of a safer, better-built environment for future generations to enjoy.
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Discover how Recticel Insulation ensures quality and compliance at every level.
Technical Library
Building trust through certification: Why verified performance matters more than ever
In the years since Grenfell, the construction industry has undergone a seismic shift in how product performance is scrutinised. Under the Building Safety Act, manufacturers are expected not only to...
Futureproof your roof: meeting evolving flat roof insulation regulations
Flat Roof - The Correcticel Way
Building Regulations
Why is flat roof insulation important for compliance?
How to Specify the Right Building Product
Gaining a full understanding of a building project’s particular requirements should be the first step in any product specification. Failure to prepare is to prepare to fail. Therefore, every aspect of...
Industry collaboration supports Recticel’s third party product approval
Learn how industry collaboration helps Recticel secure third‑party product approvals and high‑quality certification for its insulation solutions through rigorous testing and standards.
Achieving Energy Compliance with Eurowall® +: Insights from EP Architects
Eurowall® + embodies the drive for insulation products that help achieve energy compliant buildings and inspire smarter working practices. In this Q&A, Daniel Kemp, Director at EP Architects, gives...
Data sheets: a trusted source in drive for increased building compliance
Data sheets containing a range of key product information are crucial to improving UK building standards. Their details relating to specification, installation, performance, maintenance and...
Eurowall® + is the insulation board for designers with safe, comfortable, energy efficient homes in mind
Building Regulations
Benefits of PIR
The updated Part L regulations, due to be usurped by the incoming Future Homes Standard, provide official consensus on the need to build energy-efficient homes that are less impactful to the...
Eurowall + full fill insulation boards fulfil housebuilders’ needs
Building Regulations
Benefits of PIR
Driven by a need for maximised thermal performance in its two new mixed social and private property developments, Hampshire housebuilders Foreman Homes requested Recticel Insulation’s innovative new...
Plus points of Eurowall® + insulation board reduce the challenge of Part L compliance
Benefits of PIR
Building Regulations
Progress often comes at a price. In respect of the Part L amendments, this may relate to parties throughout the supply chain having to adopt new behaviours and practices to achieve compliance with...
Shared Supply Chain Responsibility Crucial To Creating Energy-Compliant Properties
Building regulations set U-values, which measure heat loss through structural elements such as walls, windows, and roofs, as a means of creating more energy- efficient, comfortable properties.
Building energy efficiency with accurate PSI and Y-value analysis
Correct U-value calculation
Building Regulations
Accurate thermal calculations are paramount to creating buildings that meet regulation energy standards and the highest levels of comfort and well-being. There is a significant focus on U-value...
Part L Discussion - What part does insulation play in creating a thermal envelope to meet Part L?
Part L Discussion - What part does insulation play in creating a thermal envelope to meet Part L?
Part L Discussion - What are the roles played by architects and specifiers?
Part L Discussion - What are the roles played by architects and specifiers?
The Building Safety Act - In discussion with Gavin Dunn and Simon Blackham
The Building Safety Act - In discussion with Gavin Dunn and Simon Blackham
The Golden Thread: A Path to Enhanced Building Safety
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, eminent engineer and government advisor, Dame Judith Hackitt, conducted a comprehensive review of UK building regulations and fire safety practices...
The Building Safety Act - FAQs
Find out more about the Building Safety Act, why the act is being introduced, which buildings it applies to, when the act will come into force and more with our FAQs.
Could The Building Safety Act herald a new era for the building industry?
The Building Safety Act is described as the biggest revision of UK building safety regulation for nearly 40 years. The legislation, which was introduced in April 2022 and will be fully implemented in...
The New Part L Requirements - With Gavin Dunn and Simon Blackham
The New Part L Requirements - With Gavin Dunn and Simon Blackham
PIR Given Key Role in Helping Achieve Upgrade in Building Energy Performance
The implementation of tighter energy standards as part of the amended Part L regulations’ introduction in June 2022 provides a stepping stone to even stricter targets when the Future Homes Standard...
The Implications of the New Part L - A Q&A with Simon Blackham
In this enlightening Q&A, Simon Blackham, Senior Technical Manager at Recticel Insulation looks at the implications of the new Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) requirements which in response to...
Summing-up the importance of accurate u-value calculations for building stakeholders
Correct U-value calculation
Building Regulations
In the construction industry, energy efficiency has become a critical consideration for residential and commercial buildings. With the increasing focus on sustainability and reduced energy consumption...
New legislation and greater self-regulation create pathway to safer, better-built properties
Due to be implemented in full in the coming year, the Building Safety Act makes unprecedented reforms to improve building standards and safety in the UK.
Fabric First - building a solution to improved property energy efficiency and reduced fuel poverty
Benefits of PIR
Building Regulations
The cost-of-living crisis has forced households in the UK and Europe to adopt new domestic habits that prior to 2022 would have seemed extremely improbable. With spiraling gas and electricity bills...
Fabric-first approach to building design key to meeting Future Homes Standard
A recent Housebuilder and Developer magazine survey across the UK housebuilding sector revealed that 66% of respondents said improvements in a building’s insulation were important to achieving targets...
Appropriate PIR specification is pivotal to positive outcomes from Part L amendments
Building Regulations
Benefits of PIR
In June, Part L of the Building Regulations underwent its biggest shake-up since 2013, writes Paul Simpson, Commercial Director at Recticel Insulation. The new regulations are designed to improve...
The Future Homes Standard and what it means for UK housebuilders and their buyers
Recticel Insulation's Commercial Director, Paul Simpson provides an explanation of the Future Homes Standard and the implications upon the housebuilding sector.
Thermal bridging issue must be crossed to meet as-designed building expectations
Benefits of PIR
Building Regulations
With one eye on the UK government’s target for carbon neutrality by 2050, the construction industry continues its drive to improve the energy performance of the country’s housing stock. Indeed, the...
