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Lime Tree Lodge – Swaffham, Norfolk
Executive summary:
Architects: Parsons + Whittley Architects H+H products were selected for
this project due to the aircrete’s
Principle contractor: Grocott and Murfit Ltd high thermal performance which
Client: Private Clients helps meet Passivhaus standards.
Passivhaus is achieved by the
Project: Construction of a single bungalow, a two bedroom, single application of high levels of insulation,
storey, mono pitched property built to Passivhaus standards. avoidance of thermal bridging within
Cost of build: The total cost of the aircrete was £7350 with the structure, low levels of air leakage
approximately 140m2 of aircrete. Contract value – below £250,000 all of which are qualities addressed
with the use of the H+H range
Location: Swaffham, Norfolk of Celcon Blocks.
Type of contract: JCT agreement for Minor Works Contract 2011
Aircrete contractor: Grocott and Murfit Ltd
Build Time: Construction on the bungalow took 28 weeks to compete
with the inner aircrete shell going up in three weeks.
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Lime Tree Lodge – Swaffham, Norfolk
Project Description: Products used / aircrete specification: Roof:
Contractors Grocott and Murfit H+H 140mm and 100mm Celcon Block 47 x 356mm timber ‘I beams’ at a
designed and built a single bungalow Standard Grade 3.6N with a thermal maximum of 600mm centres for
in Norfolk, designed by architects conductivity of 0.15W/m2K was used in the roof structure with Polypearl
Parson + Whittley to Passivhaus an effort to reach Passivhaus standards. Platinum graphite EPS bead
standards. This was the first insulation in the voids.
Foundations:
Passivhaus project for the team at
300mm in-situ reinforced concrete raft Floor:
Grocott and Murfit who specified
H+H’s Celcon Block Standard Grade with 200mm diameter pre-augered and Floor finishes on 22mm moisture
for the internal leaf and external leaf driven piles. resistant P5 ‘peel clean’ tongue
to the timber boarded elevations on and groove chip chipboard glued to
External walls:
the structure. Having looked at other form a floating floor on 200mm PIR
Brick faced walls with a U-value insulation. An engineered oak flooring
alternatives, to meet the stringent
of 0.098W/m2K and 0.096 W/m2K for to entrance hall, study, bedrooms,
Passivhaus standards, the contractors
the timber faced walls with a 300mm dining room and sitting room with
opted for H+H products due to their
cavity fully filled with Polypearl porcelain floor tiling to the kitchen,
delivery time, speed of construction,
Platinum graphite EPS bead insulation. bathrooms and en-suites.
stability and thermal mass. Faced
with both brick and timber the
bungalow has an external U-value
of 0.096 W/m2K for the timber faced “H+H provided us with advice on block types and their suitability
walls and 0.098W/m2K for the brick for this Passivhaus project. Compared to a timber frame solution
faced walls. H+H’s Celcon Block the H+H products allowed for a faster build process, enhanced
Standard Grade is a key contributor stability and better thermal mass qualities allowing us to reach
to achieving these results with a Passivhaus standards. This was the preferred building material
thermal conductivity of 0.15W/m2K.
for the contractors at Grocott and Murfit whose previous
Reason for choosing experience and desire to again build using H+H aircrete was the
H+H aircrete products: reason we opted for the H+H solution.”
Speed, delivery time, stability and
Dan Higginbotham, Parsons + Whittley
thermal mass qualities were all driving
forces behind the contractor’s choice
of H+H products. Having looked at
other alternatives the decision to go
with H+H came mainly due to the
contractor’s positive past experiences.
Grocott and Murfit have confirmed
that they are likely to use the 140mm
thick Celcon Blocks as opposed
to the 100mm on more projects as
they provide a level platform more
easily due to their width and mass.
H+H offer the contractors a superior
product that provides very little
difference in dimensional tolerance
compared to competitors and with
very little damage on delivery.
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Lime Tree Lodge – Swaffham, Norfolk
“The development’s energy efficiency rating and
environmental assessment was a primary concern.
By using H+H Celcon Blocks Standard Grade with a
conductivity value of 0.15W/m2K they were able to achieve
the Passivhaus standards they were aiming for. Aircrete
has the advantage of having an inherent thermal efficiency
which helps achieve low fabric U-values. Further benefit is
gained with reduced heat loss from thermal bridges and
hence reduced energy demand to provide heat in winter.”
Steve Knight, H+H Internal Development Manager
Product benefits: Other benefits included: H+H aircrete applications
Easily meets or exceed Part L and Block-work is highly adaptable, Internal and external leaf
Part E of the Building Regulations easily allowing for any last minute in cavity walls
Simplifies the construction design changes Solid walls
process Aircrete achieves an air Separating / party walls
H+H aircrete products use permeability of 0.12m³/hr/m²
Flanking walls
up to 80% recycled material Has excellent fire resistance with
Partitions
Achieves A+ rating in the BRE a Class 0 rating for surface spread
of flame Multi-storey
Green guide
Foundations
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Lime Tree Lodge – Swaffham, Norfolk
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external walls (both solid and cavity), we have an A+ rating under in the
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concrete framed buildings it provides and solid external walls. Couple this H+H UK Limited
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its business and it’s easy to see why Further reading
sustainability credentials: not only
this innovative and award winning Designing and Building with Aircrete
does it provide excellent thermal
system is now firmly established Building with Aircrete
and acoustic insulation and
within the UK. H+H Thin-joint System
contributes to air-tightness but, Fact sheet 9 Solid wall construction
being manufactured from up to 80% Building with aircrete
recycled materials, it is sustainable
both in manufacture and in use. For further information about the
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