Groundshield - The Complete Solution
Today's foundations are not just there as a long term base for our
houses, they need to be very thermally efficient too. Groundshield is
the new generation of insulated raft foundations from AFT Ltd. AFT
are the UK's leading designer and builder of insulated raft foundations
using modern materials and methods to construct foundations that will
perform and last for the lifetime of the building and beyond.
Outstanding Flexibility
Groundshield can be designed to suit a wide range of house types,
including split level houses, circular houses, houses with basements,
houses with swimming pools, all are easily and expertly accommodated
by our Engineer. Groundshield has been used for, passive houses, timber
frame, steel frame, ICF's, masonry brick and block, single and multi-storey
houses and demonstrated outstanding flexibility. Based on a soil survey,
establishing the ground condition, the right type of foundation can be
chosen. Piled foundations can also be accommodated. Groundshield can
also accept any underfloor heating product easily offering the perfect
platform for an efficient system. Groundshield doesn’t require any screed as
the power floated slab is the finished floor.
Outstanding Performance
Groundshield achieves unsurpassed U values and PSi values (linear thermal
bridging values) due to its bridge free design and excellent thermal
components. U values as low as 0.08 W/m2K and PSi values as low as 0.01
W/m.K are possible with the minimum increase in materials and cost.
Outstanding Speed
Groundshield can be installed with a small team of experienced
groundworkers. Once the ground is prepared with hardcore and
chippings a timescale of 2 -3 days can be expected to final pour and
power floating.
Outstanding Quality
Groundshield components are of the highest quality. The major
component is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), which comes in three
densities; EPS 100, EPS200, EPS300 to receive the highest line and point
loads in the design. Expanded Polystyrene has a well-established green
credentials with a BRE Green Guide rating of A+ and is a long lasting
material because it is non-biodegradable. EPS is lightweight, clean, easy
to handle and will put no damaging chemicals into the ground or water
supply.
Outstanding Economy
Because of its simple design and high performance components
Groundshield uses less concrete and reinforcement resulting in a really
economical foundation. Added to this the speed of construction and
minimal waste for disposal Groundshield mean it is the perfect solution
for insulated raft foundations.
AFT can be contacted through their website where many case histories
can be viewed. Alternatively please find below contact details for Mr Olof
Christiansen.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0145 786 3083
www.advancedfoundationtechnologylimited.co.uk
AFT have many years of experience in designing and constructing
foundations for a variety of clients and house types and achieved a Grand
Design special award as a Green Hero in 2014. Groundshield have been
the first fully CE marked raft foundation system in the UK/Europe and the
system is backed by AFT's product liability insurance to give the client
complete peace of mind and a foundation which will continue to benefit
the householder for the entire lifetime of the building.