We recently featured in an NBS publication highlighting the Lynvale product range and how our sealing, insulation and membrane solutions can support the design and specification of energy-efficient buildings.
Space in the original feature was limited, so here we take a closer look at the role these products can play in a fabric-first approach to building performance.
Smart sealing solutions for fabric-first construction
Build better, perform stronger
In the drive towards higher-performing, energy-efficient and more sustainable buildings, a fabric-first approach places the performance of the building envelope at the heart of the design.
Lynvale supplies and converts specialist sealing, insulation and membrane solutions designed to support this approach across the building envelope, from thresholds and window-to-wall junctions through to wall and roof connections.
Why fabric-first matters
A fabric-first strategy focuses on improving the performance of the building envelope before relying on building services to compensate for heat loss, air leakage or poorly detailed junctions.
Depending on the product and application, Lynvale solutions can contribute to:
- Improved thermal performance and reduced heat loss
- Better airtightness and weather resistance
- Improved acoustic performance
- More effective detailing at junctions and interfaces
- Practical installation across new-build and retrofit applications
Many of these systems also offer simpler, faster installation compared with traditional mastics, silicones or spray foams, with selected products offering permanently elastic, UV-stable, paintable or plasterable solutions.
Whether sealing window and door perimeters, movement joints, panel connections or roof and wall interfaces, selecting the appropriate materials and detailing them correctly can help create a more continuous and durable building envelope.
A comprehensive range for modern construction
Our range includes specialist materials for traditional construction, timber frame, light gauge steel frame (LGSF), hybrid systems, new-build and retrofit projects.
Structural insulation and thermal breaks
Solutions such as BRIGi® Foam provide structural insulation for applications including windows, doors, thresholds and external wall insulation (EWI) systems, helping address thermal bridging while providing support at critical junctions.
Weather, airtightness and membrane systems
The range includes pre-compressed expanding foam tapes such as EXP 6, multi-functional window sealing solutions, airtight connection tapes and intelligent humidity-variable membranes such as PENTA Tight Variable Sd.
These systems can be used to address different layers of the building envelope, including airtightness, insulation, moisture management and external weather protection.
Acoustic and thermal performance tapes
Products such as CST/Norseal V494 provide resilient separation for applications including timber and light gauge steel frame construction, helping address acoustic transmission and thermal bridging at relevant junctions.
Specialist solutions
The wider Lynvale range includes Fric-Lo® friction-reduction tapes, fire-sealing products, breathable membranes and specialist connection tapes for demanding construction applications.
Product development and technical support
The NBS feature provides only a snapshot of the Lynvale range. We continue to develop and source solutions in response to changing requirements for building performance, sustainability and practical installation.
For specifiers, contractors and developers, our team can provide technical support to help identify appropriate products and detailing approaches for individual project requirements, from large-scale new developments to sensitive retrofit projects.
Detailed product information, specifications and technical data are also available through our Lynvale NBS Source profile.
Get in touch with the Lynvale team to discuss how our sealing, insulation and membrane solutions can support the performance of your next project.
