New Benefits of Natural Fibre Insulation CPD by PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems

Date: 30 September 2026	Time: 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Online via Zoom	Cost: Free to attend, booking is essential

For any queries please info@ecologicalbuildingsystems.com

In this CPD PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems will discuss the benefits of Natural Fibre Insulation. Natural Fibre Insulation has been used in the UK and Irish construction sector since the early 1980’s. Whilst growth of this sector has been initially slow in the UK and Ireland, especially compared to Europe and North America, the sector is now growing rapidly, as many homeowners, specifiers and builders are learning about the benefits of using natural bio-based insulation materials. Despite the curiosity, many people are unaware of the range of natural insulation products that are available and crucially their performance benefits.

This CPD has been created to provide a fascinating insight into the range of natural insulation materials available, how they are manufactured and certified and details a broad range of performance benefits. Passivhaus case studies and more specific details of natural insulation products such as wood fibre, hemp/Jute, grass, straw, sheep wool will be presented.

This CPD is a 1-hour stand-alone CPD providing 1 point towards maintaining your professional standard.

Agenda:

Introduction to the speakers and Ecological Building Systems
Definition of Natural Fibre Insulation
History and growth in the UK/EU construction industry
Types of Natural Fibre Insulation available
Key performance characteristics (winter/summer insulation, moisture vapour open, carbon profile, acoustics etc etc)
Certification (harmonised EU norms/EAD’s – reaction to fire/fire resistance, thermal conductivity, mould resistance etc)
Applications in construction (timber frame, walls, loft, floors etc