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Built Environment Campus
of West Suffolk College
Back in October Limecrete were invited to the Built Environment campus of West Suffolk College, taking our team, mixing lorry and materials to demonstrate the laying of a limecrete floor.
Sarah provided a talk to the students who also assisted with all elements of the work
Two limecrete pads were laid with a recycled foamed glass
insulation layer. These pads are to be the bases for mini
traditional builds which the students will be involved in
over the coming year.
What is a limecrete floor?
A limecrete floor is an insulated, breathable floor suitable
for old properties and new builds alike. It consists of:
l Recycled foam glass – a material made from recycling
glass. It is a load bearing, lightweight, non-capillary, self
draining, insulative product
It was a pleasure to teach these students about the
benefits of a breathable floor, how limecrete floors work
well with historic buildings as well as being suitable for
new eco builds.
l Either limecrete screed or limecrete slab followed by
the limecrete screed. A mix of NHL5 lime, aggregate and
water.
The Bury St Edmunds Town Trust are leading this project
with the college and are passionate that traditional building skills and methodology are taught to students planning to enter the construction industry. This exciting
project is leading the way for the future, ensuring that
young people entering the construction industry gain a
wide level of knowledge and learn about appropriate materials and skills for preservation as well as modern building techniques. It was an honour to be able to give to this
project and play a small part in its development.
Between the layers is a geotextile, breathable membrane.
If incorporating underfloor heating, a grid is laid with pipes
fixed to this before the final screed.
Once cured, from 28 days onwards, the floor is then ready
to complete with a material such as stone, tile, timber or
carpet of natural fibres.
Call or email to discuss your project 0808 168 5463
Mechanical, Electrical and Acoustic Building Services Consultants
Chris Reading Associates Limited provide multidisciplinary support
and design services across the range of Mechanical, Electrical and
Acoustic Building Services Engineering from design concept through
to contract completion.
The practice specialises in historic, ecclesiastical and education projects
as well as museums and anywhere tight environmental control is
important. We have prepared lighting and heating schemes for over
150 parish churches and are currently appointed to work on several
Cathedral projects involving all M&E services and acoustic work
Contact
Phone: 07966799740
Email: office@consultcraltd.co.uk
Website: www.consultcraltd.co.uk
Bayside Business Centre, Poole, BH15 3TB
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