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Register Now For Air Permeability in Pitched Roofing Systems
Register Now For Air Permeability in Pitched Roofing Systems on Friday, 12th of December at 10AM.


Ongoing Benefits Of Technical Support Shown By Wraptite® Installation At New Dumfries High School
Specialist contractors working on a new high school in Dumfries have shown the ongoing benefits of technical and learning support when it comes to delivering low energy construction. Having already used the A. Proctor Group’s external air barrier, Wraptite®, on a previous project, they have now applied that experience to another LEIP-funded school project. Dumfries High School is a replacement school currently under construction. It is the second phase of a three-phase proje


Wraptite® Membrane Plays Key Role In Exeter’s Landmark Passivhaus Leisure Centre
St Sidwell’s Point, in the heart of Exeter city centre, is the world’s first Passivhaus-certified, multi-zoned leisure centre. The £44 million, world-leading project includes the A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier as part of the highly efficient external wall construction. The building was designed by Space & Place Architects, alongside Passive House designers Gale & Snowden. On site, it was delivered by main contractor Keir. As well as Passivhaus certification


Moisture Matters: Safeguarding Cross-Laminated Timber in Modern Construction
Prolonged exposure to moisture can derail even the most carefully planned cross-laminated timber (CLT) project. Swelling, staining and structural setbacks are some of the reasons why protecting CLT and other structural timber systems isn’t just good practice—it’s essential. Adam Salt, Head of Global Sales Modular Offsite at Proctor Group explores how manufacturers and specifiers of CLT systems can work together to best effect to guard against moisture risks. Structural mass t


New in-line Solar PV and Air Permeable Underlay Guidance
New guidance means housebuilders can now use integrated (or in-line) solar PV together with Proctor Air®, confident that they are meeting all relevant technical requirements. We have an alternative BBA approved solution which negates the requirement for double battening and ventilation to help meet the 2024 changes to *NHBC Technical Standards, provided A Proctor Group and BBA recommendations are followed. Backed by leading moisture experts in the UK and Europe, the guidance


Breathability Of Self-Adhered Membranes
With more self-adhered membranes for facade applications now available in the marketplace, it has never been more important to understand...


Should Building Regulations Be Modernised
As part of The Proctor Podcast, the A. Proctor Group’s series of conversations discussing all things construction, Keira Proctor...


Procheck® A2 membrane Delivers Speed And Performance On Birmingham Regeneration Project
Occupants of Moda Living’s 722-home build-to-rent scheme at Great Charles Street in Birmingham will soon enjoy the thermal comfort...


Wraptite® External Air Barrier Helps To Create State-of-the-Art Passivhaus Learning Environments For Over 4500 Scottish Pupils
The specification and installation of A.Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier is helping three separate secondary school...


Proctor Air® : One Year On
May 2025 marks one year since the A. Proctor Group’s air permeable pitched roof underlay, Proctor Air ®, was awarded its BBA certificate....


Wraptite ® Converts Property Developer To Benefits Of External Airtightness Layer
An experienced property developer has seen immediate benefits from using the A. Proctor Group’s external air barrier solution, Wraptite®....


Challenges Of New Builds
As part of The Proctor Podcast, the A. Proctor Group’s series of conversations discussing all things construction, Keira Proctor...


Boat House Renovation Benefits From “Intuitive” A. Proctor Group Membranes
A chemical engineer’s retirement project to convert a former fishing bothy is taking advantage of the benefits of two different membrane...


A. Proctor Group Round Table Discussion
Register now to reserve your place for our forthcoming Roundtable event "Building Safety for Future Generations" hosted by A. Proctor...


Bridging The Performance Gap Between Specification And Installation
During an A.Proctor Group roundtable event about reducing the performance gap, it was observed that: “The site operative is perhaps the...


A. Proctor Group Appoints New Finance Director
The A. Proctor Group has welcomed Teresa Thomson to the position of Finance Director. In doing so, the company is also saying farewell to...


A. Proctor Group Launches A1-Rated, Wraptite®-Compatible Sheathing Board
The A. Proctor Group is introducing a score and snap sheathing board to its range of facade solutions. Used in conjunction with the...


Specifying An External Air Barrier For The New Glass Bottle City Quarter
Granted planning permission in March 2022, Phase 1 of Glass Bottle comprises three individual buildings with around 570 apartment units...


A. Proctor Group Creates New Head Of Global Sales Modular Offsite Role
A. Proctor Group is proud to announce the promotion of Adam Salt to the position of Head of Global Sales Modular Offsite, effective...


Pitched Roof Ventilation and Solar PV
The increased adoption of solar photovolataics (PV) on pitched roofs has led to the introduction of new and updated guidance to ensure...


A. Proctor Group Collaborates with Park Home Manufacturer to Deliver Fire Safety
The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 was focused around higher-risk residential buildings, defined as being above a certain...
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