Large SIPs Eco House near Cambridge
Andy and his family purchased a piece of land almost five years ago and in 2009 he finally got planning consent. A full account of his experiences has been recorded on Andy's blog: http://lockfarm.blogspot.com/
Development factfile
Client: Andy Toone
Contractor: Various Subcontractors organised by Andy
Architect: Michael Walton, Oak Farm Barn, Kirtling
SIPS Started: 19.8.09
SIPS Completed: 8.9.09
Project Address: Lock Farm, Bottisham Locks, Waterbeach
INTERESTING FACT: Andy has used time lapse photography to record his progress on site and it gives a fascinating view of all aspects of the construction progress.
The materials
Foundation: Concrete slab on piles by Abbey Pinford
Walls and roof: Kingspan TEK Building System (SIPs)
Outer walls: Acrylic Render on Calcium Silicate Board sat on a brick plinth
Roof Tiles: Clay Pantiles
Heating: Underfloor heating to the ground floor only
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