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Kingspan TEK transforms derelict site
22 Jul 2008
A derelict site in Guildford has been transformed into a development of sustainable public sector homes in a project incorporating the Kingspan Off-Site TEK Building System. The SIP-based system was specified due to its high levels of thermal efficiency, which were key in creating the energy efficient homes.
The three bedroom houses, built for Rosemary Simmons Housing Association, were constructed in the Waterside area of the town by Austin Builders Ltd. The Kingspan TEK Building System was specified for the excellent level of thermal insulation to achieve the high levels of energy efficiency required, which was vital not only to reduce carbon emissions in order to achieve the environmental objectives set out by the housing association, but also to reduce the energy bills of residents through minimising heating requirements.
The sustainability of the homes was increased further through the inclusion of a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit (MVHR) and under floor heating, which more effectively heat the homes, further reducing heating demand for residents.
The Kingspan TEK Building System provides complete design flexibility, fast build times, quality certainty and specification repeatability, which has made it popular with social housing providers and developers looking to improve the efficiency of the build process.
Once delivered to site, the precision-engineered, pre-insulated panels can be assembled to create a house structure in a matter of days, which minimises time on-site and also reduces the number of skilled trades and suppliers required, helping to streamline logistics and planning.
In addition to the efficiencies it brings to the construction
process, the Kingspan TEK Building System is also very thermally
efficient, delivering a U-Value of just 0.20W/m2K, which can reduce
heating bills and greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) by 40%, compared
to traditional build methods.
