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Building Methods

  • Block and/or Brick (Traditional): Widely used, cost-effective.
  • Timber Frame: Popular, requires manufacturer input for design and construction.
  • Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF): Most prevalent modern method.
  • Other Modern Methods:
    • Structural Insulated Panel System (SIPS)
    • Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
  • DIY Methods:
    • Stick Build/Segal Method
    • Eco Builds: Straw bale, earthen structures, hempcrete, etc.
  • Key Considerations:
    • Informed Choice: Early decision impacts speed, cost, design, and layout.
    • Design Implications: Large windows, double-height ceilings may require steel supports, potentially on masonry.
    • Factors Influenced by Building Method: Airtightness, thermal bridging, building breathability, carbon footprint, build speed, ease of first and second fix.
  • Cost:
    • Blockwork: Most cost-effective for standard builds.
    • Low-Energy Homes: Costs become comparable across different methods.
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