CEILINGS , WALLS & PARTITIONS
BALLANTINE ICF SUPERSTRUCTURE WALLING SYSTEM
BALLANTINE INTEGRASPEC SOLUTIONS
Insulated external solid wall construction methods like ICF can offer numerous additional advantages when compared to other traditional methods of walling . This tried and tested construction system has been around since the Second World War when a simple build method was needed for rebuilding various badly bombed European cities .
Today , the application method and materials remain largely the same . Typically , two panels of insulating material connect to create a building block structure ( these are either a pre-moulded form or connected through plastic ties . Concrete is then poured into a cavity between the panels , which creates an incredibly airtight , energy-efficient , and resilient structure .
BUILDING WITH INTEGRASPEC ICF EXTERNAL WALLING
It is the simplicity of ICF that makes it particularly appealing and incredibly fast to work with . A standard , single-story structure can easily be constructed in as little as a few days !
The ICF blocks are stacked , like blockwork or bricks , but instead of needing a bedding material such as mortar , they instead lock via a raised profile along the edge of the formwork . The walls are usually built in stages , typically to a ground floor height at first , before concrete is poured into the blocks . The process repeats until full building height is achieved .
WILL ICF RESTRICT MY DESIGN ?
IntegraSpec ICF blocks have the capability to create almost any design , from a traditional farmhouse to a contemporary home with bespoke shapes or curved walls . This gives your architect the opportunity to set your creativity free !
SUSTAINABILITY
When considering sustainability , a recent report by the Environmental Audit Committee , ‘ Building to net zero : costing carbon in construction ’ encourages the adoption of a Whole Life Carbon ( WLC ) assessment . This offsets the amount of carbon created during construction over the emissions created in heating or cooling the building .
Contact us today for a free estimate , whether for the supply of components or for both the supply and installation of your external walls .
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