Ductwork contractors losing out to cost-cutting rivals

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association has raised the alarm over the continuing use of non-certified boards on ductwork.
The Association said member firms are losing work due to competitors using cheaper Euroclass F, non-certified polyisocyanurate (PIR) board, on external ductwork.Chris Ridge, TICA Technical Director said: “There are several manufacturers of PIR board operating in the UK and TICA is aware of only one PIR product that is certified for specific use with externally lo