EDITOR ’ S CHOICE
JUWO EVOLVED SMARTWALL
BUILDING SYSTEM – THIN JOINT MASONRY FOR THE FUTURE
The design of the blocks is such that they require no mortar or adhesive on the interlocking vertical joints . The fired , aerated clay blocks are manufactured to a tolerance of 1mm in height and come as a complete system that includes lintels , corner and shaped blocks , insulated mortar , adhesive and applicators .
These structural blocks have been used for many years across Europe and are suitable for load bearing and nonload bearing walls , for external & internal applications . They have full approval and comply to BS EN 771-1 and carry both a UK CA & CE mark with an A1 fire rating , making them the ideal building system for low and high rise developments as well as for the self-builder .
Juwo SmartWall™ Benefits .
• Excellent Thermal Performance .
• Meets & Exceeds Building Regulation requirements .
• Quick Construction Time .
• Single solid wall construction .
• Modern Method of Construction
• Thin bed mortar technology
• Complete Building System .
• > 85 % less moisture in construction .
• Completely Vapour permeable .
• External Insulation to give that ‘ tea cosy ’ effect .
Clay is possibly one of the most sustainable materials used in construction . It is a natural material that it easy to work with and provides a comfortable living environment .
Juwo SmartWall™ explained . The SmartWall system delivers a much faster build time . The thin joint adhesive allows you to continually work without being restricted to the number of lifts in a day , on average , up 40 sqm can be achieved per person per day .
Juwo SmartWall™ , being a monolithic building system , means that you have just one skin for your building structure , no cavity , therefore minimising areas for complicated detailing and areas for insulation to be missed .
With standard masonry systems , drying out can be problematic in the UK climate . The adhesive layer helps to reduce moisture in the building by over 85 %, this , coupled with the faster build time , means that your building can be roofed and weathertight in a much shorter period of time .
Efficiencies & Performance .
The Juwo SmartWall™ building system has a superior thermal performance compared to other similar products , making it easy to achieve Building Regulation or better requirements without the need for additional wall insulation or increase in foundation size .
The thermal performance of Juwo SmartWall™ , together with the density of the blocks , provide excellent thermal mass . Too many modern homes face the risk of summer overheating . The Juwo SmartWall™ system provides warmth in Winter and comfort in Summer . The clay will also regulate humidity levels within the home and it is recommended that a mineral plaster finish is applied directly to the blocks to maximise this performance as well as achieving Air Tightness .
Air tightness is achieved by applying a Juwo Smartwall ‘ parging ’ coat to the inner face of the blocks where Plasterboard is being used internally . This is a standard method of achieving good air tightness and recommended by the Passivhaus Institute .
By applying a vapour open render finish to the external surface of the blocks , coupled with the mineral plaster inner finish , Juwo SmartWall™ provides a complete vapour open system . Thermal modelling shows that interstitial condensation will not form within the construction . If a Brick outer facing is required this can be achieved using any standard brick and our Uni-Perfo range of wall ties designed to match the coursing of a UK brick with the Juwo SmartWall system .
The Juwo SmartWall™system provides a thermal bridge free method of construction without the need for complicated detailing .
The Juwo SmartWall™ System has been developed for anyone to use and we can provide ‘ on-site ’ training , if requested .
For more information , call 0808-254-0500 or visit the website www . Juwo-SmartWall . co . uk
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