WHY IT MATTERS THE WAY WE BUILD? The way we build now and, in the future, will quickly change from best practices to essential ones for construction professionals. There’s a clear need for this. The building sector accounts directly and indirectly for around 38% of global energy-related CO2 emissions (UNEP 2020). Of those total emissions, building operations are responsible for 28% annually, while building materials and construction (typically referred to...

Partel has become the first manufacturer of building envelope systems in Ireland to publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for air and windtight membranes. With these third-party reviewed EPDs, it’s now possible to measure our product´s environmental performance and impact on the overall project. This action is part of our commitment to the responsible performance of buildings and sustainable production processes. The first Partel products to attain the Environmental Product Declaration...

Partel’s CONLEX BUTYL tape brings new technical improvements for a premium performance in low-carbon construction. This advanced, extremely versatile, highly flexible, air and watertight sealing tape was introduced as a solution for protecting building fabric and timber from water damage and rising damp. Flexibility and strength are key to perfect seals The flexibility of this premium butyl rubber base layer of the tape allows it to be pulled, stretched, and...