We have been helping designers and specifiers find the best solutions for their projects since 1988. EXTERNAL WORKS is an ESI.info brand.
Beam and Block Flooring, Self-build house, Bourne End
As part of the decision making process the family had the previous house valued. At £350k it was lower than they had thought and confirmed the viability of a custom build. The family had clear ideas regarding what they wanted for their new house. It had to be ‘green’ with low energy consumption, have high levels of environmental comfort and be
Solid wall aircrete block construction with external wall insulation (EWIS). H+H Celcon Blocks Standard Grade were used throughout with traditional mortar
As part of the decision making process the family had the previous house valued. At £350k it was lower than they had thought and confirmed the viability of a custom build. The family had clear ideas regarding what they wanted for their new house. It had to be ‘green’ with low energy consumption, have high levels of environmental comfort and be built with solid concrete floors and masonry internal and external walls. Professional design advice was also sought and this suggested beam and block for the ground floor and concrete planks for the first floor.
Solid wall aircrete block construction with external wall insulation (EWIS). H+H Celcon Blocks Standard Grade were used throughout with traditional mortar.
