Duratite

24/02/2026

Lovely work rolling in from British Insulation Services applying Enverge Nexseal LE Winter Blend Closed Cell at 50'm to the roof of this industrial unit. Clean and tidy work guys 👏

25/01/2026

🚀 Gaco Fastpass is now available in the UK!

If you’re looking for a fast-curing, high-performance aliphatic urethane coating designed for demanding external areas, Gaco Fastpass delivers a true return-to-service advantage.

✅ Ideal for:
• Car park decks
• Ramps & access ways
• Walkways & foot traffic zones
• Balconies & terraces
• And more high-wear surfaces

Key benefits of Gaco Fastpass:

• Fast drying / rapid return to service – minimise downtime and disruption
• Easy application – can be applied by roller or squeegee
• Durable, wear-resistant finish – built for high-traffic environments
• UV stable aliphatic protection – maintains long-term performance outdoors
• Versatile substrate compatibility – suitable over concrete, metal and wood

Available in two variants to match your project requirements:

• Fastpass Pedestrian – for walkways, balconies and foot-traffic areas
• Fastpass Vehicular – for ramps, decks and vehicle-traffic zones

Whether you’re working on refurbishment or new-build projects, Fastpass offers a reliable solution where speed, durability and performance matter.

Watch the video to learn more

📩 Message me if you’d like technical data, application guidance, or support on your next project.

25/01/2026

Excellent work from British Insulation Services at this manufacturing warehouse in Nottingham applying 50mm of Enverge Nexseal Closed Cell spray foam to the roof to stop condensation and add thermal performance. Tough job in a busy environment, but the team got the job done 👍

25/01/2026

Great trip to Las Vegas to catch up with our friends at Gaco and Enverge to discuss 2026 plans for the UK and Europe. A mix of meetings, food with friends and some sight seeing.

12/12/2025

Spray Foam Insulation — arguably one of the most disliked insulation materials right now, but also one of the most misunderstood.

1️⃣ It’s not the material people dislike — it’s the context.

Spray foam is polyurethane, the same chemistry as PIR boards. The difference? It’s formed in situ, bonding to substrates, eliminating gaps, and delivering airtightness levels that sheet materials rarely achieve.

And airtightness in new builds REALLY matters.

Last week we recorded:
👉 0.91 m³/(h·m²) @ 50 Pa (see attached document)

An elite airtightness result in a new build designed with spray foam as part of the performance strategy using Enverge Sucraseal Open Cell, installed by Spray Foam Tech UK

2️⃣ In new builds, spray foam is a designed system, not a gamble.

Airtightness, ventilation and vapour control are coordinated:
✔ Architects design the hygrothermal intent
✔ Building Control signs off compliance
✔ Professional installers work in controlled conditions
✔ Ventilation (often MVHR) is aligned with airtightness targets

This is where spray foam excels.

3️⃣ Retrofit is different — and the conversation needs nuance.

Spray foam doesn’t inherently “fail” in retrofit.

But outcomes can vary because the context varies:
• Age and condition of the roof
• Existing vapour pathways
• The membrane type
• Choice between open vs closed-cell foam
• Installation quality
• Lack of joined-up hygrothermal thinking

In older buildings, these variables matter. Poor decisions can create risk — but this is true for almost all retrofit insulation.

Think External Wall Insulation: a brilliant concept, yet failures in retrofit don’t mean the material is unsuitable — only that the use case is more complex.

4️⃣ At Duratite Building Products Limited, we’re helping change the conversation.

We work with:
🏗 Architects
🏛 Building Control Officers
📐 Building Surveyors

…to design low-risk, fully compliant spray foam solutions for modern construction, ensuring alignment with Building Regulations and hygrothermal best practice.

Spray foam shouldn’t be judged by its worst retrofit headlines.

When properly designed and executed in new builds, it remains a high-performance airtightness and thermal solution for the next generation of UK homes.

Spray Foam Insulation can become an important insulation material for the next generation of airtight, energy efficient homes but we've got to be educated, help educate and be open-minded to modern methods and technologies to ensure we get the best out of them.

DM me if you'd like a chat about spray foam insulation.

12/12/2025

🔥 Introducing GacoFloor by Duratite Building Products – Heavy-Duty Protection for Demanding Environments

Yesterday we carried out a full product trial of GacoFloor AS250, our high-performance, chemical-resistant floor coating system, with a new specialist coatings contractor — and the results were superb.

Plant rooms are some of the harshest environments in any building: constant pipework vibration, thermal cycling, foot traffic, moisture, and the ever-present risk of leaks or chemical exposure. GacoFloor is engineered specifically for these conditions, delivering a durable, seamless, anti-slip membrane that protects concrete substrates and significantly extends service life.

During the trial, AS250 was applied across a live plant room environment, achieving:

✅ Excellent adhesion to existing concrete
✅ A uniform, slip-resistant finish around complex pipework and plinths
✅ Rapid curing to minimise downtime
✅ Long-term protection for critical M&E areas

This trial marks the start of a wider rollout as Duratite expands its specialist anti-slip and protective floor coating systems for industrial, commercial, and plant environments.

A big thank you to our new coatings partner for a clean, efficient installation and for helping us showcase exactly what the GacoFloor system can deliver.

🔗 Learn more about GacoFloor and our anti-slip floor coating systems here:
👉 https://duratite.co.uk/anti-slip-floor-coatings/

For technical support, specifications, or installer enquiries, contact us at [email protected]

07/12/2025

Great work Spray Foam Tech UK 👌

01/12/2025

We’re excited to share our latest insulation case study — the retrofit of the concrete soffit beneath the pool at Firefly Villa, Mustique 👇

When a luxury villa on a tropical Caribbean island called for a watertight, condensation-free solution beneath its elevated swimming pool, we deployed our Enverge Nexseal LE closed-cell spray foam to insulate 300 m² of concrete soffit. The result? A seamless, moisture-resistant barrier that keeps the spa, gym and wellness areas below cool, dry and comfortable — even in a humid marine climate.

Check out the full project — from logistics planning to final inspection — via the link below.

Duratite were appointed to provide specialist consultancy, logistics planning, and onsite spray foam installation for the insulation of a large concrete soffit at Firefly Villa, a newly built luxury residence on the private Caribbean island of Mustique. The project centred on insulating the structur...

18/10/2025

Enverge Spray Foam expands and rises to provide airtight thermal compliance. With the UK Future Homes Standards demanding high performance and airtight insulation, no insulation material gets quite the same results as spray foam.

17/10/2025

This week, the Duratite team welcomed on board a new roofing contractor who sees the value in using Gaco Flex Silicone roof coating systems to restore and prolong the lift of aged commercial and industrial roofs. Their first project in Bristol is under the training and supervision of the Duratite Technical team to ensure they get the best start and win from the get go!

Every good roof coatings job starts off with full clean to remove any moss, dirt, debris and grime. GacoWash is a powerful biocidal cleaner that'll soak into the substrate and help to breakdown all that stubborn dirt.

Then GacoFlex SF42 silicone seam sealant and GacoPatch are must have products to seal between roof sheet joins, over bolts and fasteners and around any roof protrusions like vents or flues.

Once this roof is fully sealed, it'll be time for the magic to begin with a two-coat layer of GacoFlex S42 Silicone Topocoat across the entire surface. Keep an eye out for progress pictures!

15/10/2025

Gaco are one of the most trusted names in the US and we're delighted to be selling their impressive range of coatings in the UK.

Check in with us about Gaco products and systems and how they can help your business or assets.

In an industry where new solutions emerge constantly, trust is earned through consistent performance and lasting relationships. When you choose Gaco, you're not just getting a product; you're gaining a trusted partner with a 70-year track record of delivering success.