Building materials manufacturer Aggregate Industries,
has successfully supplied its Masterdenz concrete blocks to Plymouth Community
Homes for a 72-home low-energy development in Whitleigh, Plymouth.
The scheme has been carefully designed to meet
Passivhaus principles, which uses specific materials and construction methods
to reduce heating demand in the home and therefore primary energy consumption.
To help meet these standards, Aggregate Industries has
supplied 14,300m² of its Masterdenz concrete building blocks.
A high strength, dense and robust product, the blocks
were laid flat in the homes to enable a quick build speed, as well as an air
tightness of 0.6 ACH (air changes per hour).
Combined with triple gazed windows, the Masterdenz
blocks will retain heat within the new builds, meaning that only one radiator
is required for the home. The outcome is ultra-efficient buildings that
necessitate little energy for heating, helping both the homeowner and the
environment.
This is the first Passivhaus development to be
constructed in Plymouth. Jeremy Lee, sales director for Aggregate Industries’
Building Products, comments: “We are incredibly proud to be contributing to
such a forward-thinking project that commits to the welfare of the residents
and the environment.
"Masterdenz is a robust, high-strength unit
chosen for its performance capabilities. It was perfectly suited to this
particular project, thanks to its durability and efficiency, which will help to
retain energy within the home.”
