Knowledge Bank

Below is a list of the latest knowledge from Quantum Flooring Solutions. Click on any one of the articles to see further details.

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BREEAM + LEEDS

What is the difference between LEED and BREEAM? LEED is a US-based green building certification […]

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CE MARKING

Construction Product Regulation (CPR), QPSL Products and CE Marking Explained What is the Construction Product […]

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Do cavity closers comply with REACH?

All of Dacatie products comply with the latest REACH guidelines. For more information please read […]

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Do Dacatie cavity closers comply with Part L Building Regulations?

Part L Building Regulations state the minimum thermal resistance path (MTRP) through the cavity closer […]

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Do I need a fire rated cavity closer?

It depends on specific building regulation requirements, the intended use, and height of the building. […]

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Do I need to use a cavity closer?

What are cavity closers? Firstly it needs to be stated that Cavity closers are an essential […]

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Ensuring Safety and Energy Efficiency: The Critical Role of Cavity Closers and Cavity Barriers in House Building

Ensuring Safety and Energy Efficiency: The Critical Role of Cavity Closers and Cavity Barriers in […]

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Environmental impact and sustainability

What would you say are most significant areas where your business has an environmental impact? […]

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Hidden Heroes; Unassuming cavity barriers can be the most important

Hidden Heroes; How the most unassuming of construction materials, such as cavity barriers can be […]

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How do I select a cavity closer?

How Do I Select a Cavity Closer? Selecting the correct cavity closer depends on more […]

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How do I specify a cavity closer?

Saving energy, protecting life, health and property An architect and specifier essential guide to cavity […]

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How do you fit a Cavity Closer?

How do you fit a cavity closer? How do you fit a cavity closer during […]

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How do you fit a cavity closer?

Cavity Closer fitting guidelines There are two ways to fit a cavity closer – either […]

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How many fixing ties do I need to use with cavity closers?

You can use as many fixing ties as you see fit, however, 1 fixing tie […]

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How much recycled content do recycled Cavity Closers have?

How much recycled content do recycled Cavity Closers have? Dacatie take sustainability seriously, all Dacatie Cavity […]

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I’m fitting windows, what cavity closer should I use?

If you are fitting windows make sure you use a Dacatie cavity closer. Then you […]

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PART L

Building Regulations — Performance Confirmation for Dacatie Insulated Cavity Closers Dacatie Building Solutions confirms that […]

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Product Information Database

Why Quantum Profile Systems Limited (Quantum) will operate Its own Product Information product database Quantum […]

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The Update to Part B Building Regulations and Cavity Barriers

The Update to Part B Building Regulations and Cavity Barriers As the construction industry evolves, […]

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What does GWP mean?

What does GWP mean? GWP stands for Global Warming Potential. It is a measure used […]

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What is a Robust Detail?

Robust Detail Robust Detail applies to sound installation standards, as outlined by Building Regulations Document […]

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What is an insulated DPC?

What is an insulated DPC? An insulated damp-proof course (DPC) is a layer of insulation […]

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What is the difference between a cavity barrier and a cavity closer?

Firstly, the term cavity barrier is mentioned 85 times and the term cavity closer is not mentioned once within […]

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What is the difference between a non-structural cavity closer v structural cavity closer?

What is the difference between a non-structural cavity closer v structural cavity closer? A cavity […]

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What is the difference between EPS and XPS?

If you’re looking for an efficient and cost-effective solution to insulate your property, then EPS […]

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What is the difference between SF or TF Cavity Closers?

Dacatie Cavity Closers come in two key profiles they are SF or TF. SF Cavity Closers: […]

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Which way round do you fit a cavity closer?

Which way round do you fit a cavity closer? The plastic part of the cavity […]

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Why do I need a Cavity Closer?

Why Do I Need a Cavity Closer? A cavity closer is used to close and […]