ECO Home - Templepatrick

On Site with our next FmK ECOHome

On this ECOHome we have added further details in relation to air-tightness and cold-bridging. As a result we will have a super preforming low-energy, low-cost home. Here is a 3D Concept Image of what our next FmK ECOHome will look like

Fornt Elevation

 










Like all our FmK ECOHomes, this one is enjoys a FULL-MASONRY build; taking all the benifits of the tried and tested cavity wall construction method; but with our innovative detailing and build spec, meaning an excellent low energy home!

On Site

Works started on site on 02nd September 2013.
Founds have been poured and footings built and subfloor is in!!

Client & FmK ECOHomes Contractor at foundation stage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super structure due to commence 30th September...

September - From the Ground Up

 

Week 1 - Was the installation of the foundations and poring of the concrete subfloor.

 

Week 2 - Its now towards then end of September, the good weather is starting to give way and we are now back on site to start the super structure.

 

 Walls formed on Ground Floor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first of our specialist details are installed where we use lightweight thermal blocks at foundation level to reduce cold bridging

 

Lightweights blocks used to reduce cold bridging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October – Up to First Floor

Week 3 - Towards the end of week 3 the walls are now fully built to first floor level with all openings formed.



Front Elevation – End of week 3

 

 



Walls Plastered behind the Floor Joist prior to installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walls Plastered behind the Floor Joists prior to installation – this is to provide air tight construction, as concrete blocks are not air-tight, however sand/cement plaster is.

 Floor Joists are installed on masonry hangers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor Joists are installed on masonry hangers and not built into walls – this is to provide air tight construction. when joists are built into walls, there can be small holes or shrinkage crack left after construction - these all add to the air leakage of the building.

Our FmK ECOHomes Specialist Detail for Thermal Reveals

 

 

Another potential weaknes point on standard builds is the window and door reveals - here we use our special FmK Thermal reval which helps reduc the cold-bridging effect at this point and again help the overall performance of the building.

November – First Floor Construction

Week 7 – All of first floor construction completed, wallplate installed and ready for roof trusses to be spread.

Front Elevation - First Floor Complete

 



FmK - Thermal Wallplate Detail

Another area which can be a weakness point on standard builds is just below the wall-plate, as there can be a reduction on the amount of insulation installed here - here we use our special FmK Thermal wall-plate detail which helps reduce this problem and create a better, warmer detail.

Week 8 – All roof trusses spread and braced ready for felt & lathing, then the roof covering.