Unilin Insulation Ltd. Unilin Insulation Ltd, is the supplier of EWI Store who we purchased the system from, who act as the wholesaler.
Having spoken to Unilin, they advised that they no longer recognise LPCB as it has now been superseded and the insulation system should meet euro class B rating
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My [KR40 - 04: Silicone TC15 onto Brick – R7 & HP12] insulation system does comply with euro class B rating as the insulation is rendered over.
A fireman told me this would give a full one hour protection against external fire, which would allow the tenants plenty of time to vacate a small terraced property.
This clearly demonstrates that the insurance companies are out of date in their information — and it seems lucky I did not consult them first or I would have fitted insulation to an outdated regulation!
At a time when the Government is intending to introduce legislation to make Landlords insulate their properties as part of their net zero strategy, this lack of insurer awareness of what the standards are is quite shocking and will not lead to a successful roll out of the policy when it comes into force — projected to be in [2025].
In order to save other well-intentioned Landlords from going through the angst of all the refusals etc. that I have been put through, this issue needs flagging up with the policy makers and insurance companies to get their act together.
... the Insurance company who accepted this insulation and insured my properties was Vasek Insurance Services Ltd.