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Ashford Borough Council selects the Rå Build method of masonry build for new council dwellings(14/09/2011)
Ashford Borough Council has selected the Rå Build method of masonry build using Thin Jointed large format aircrete blocks from H+H for its exceptional thermal performance, design flexibility and robust durability. The 44 new council dwellings were all designed to meet Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and with a “fabric first” approach achieved a very low U-value. The cavity wall construction used aircrete for the inner leaf and either rendered aircrete or brick for the out... [more]
Rå Build solid wall aircrete masonry shell selected for Stondonfield social housing development(30/06/2011)
Being social housing, all the homes in the Stondonfield social housing development in Essex had to be built to level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. This meant thermal and air tightness qualities of the build method would have to be excellent and speed of build was also key. A Rå Build, thin-jointed solid wall aircrete masonry shell was the most cost effective solution for the Stondonfield social housing development. Principle Contractor Collins and Beckett looked at timber frame and off... [more]
8 percent saving when using aircrete for house building(12/05/2010)
In a recent public sector housing development, Wates Living Space wanted to use aircrete, but was concerned expenditure could rise as a result. A detailed cost comparison showed that, contrary to expectations, a £20,000 saving could be made using aircrete with the H+H Rå Build method of construction, compared with an equivalent timber frame approach. Wates undertook this comparison having seen results from research carried out by construction and property consultants calfordseaden. This demo... [more]
Rå Build method of construction speeds up Badby Park Nursing Home construction project(14/04/2010)
Chacombe Park Developments saved time and money at the Badby Park Nursing Home, Daventry, with the H+H Rå build method of construction with a solid wall approach. Just 20 weeks were taken for completion of the aircrete inner shell, with Minett Group carrying out all the aircrete work. There were no compromise on quality, with consistent and predictable performance characteristics that met the specification requirements. Bob Lari, Director, Chacombe Park Developments LTD said, ““we were very h... [more]
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