Porotherm UK

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How to deliver high quality buildings... ...without using SFS. This new student accommodation block in Brighton was designed by WGP Architects and built by HG Construction. The architect, Philip Waind, wanted a robust solution for an RC frame infill that wasn't SFS. He settled on Porotherm because of the simplicity of the design, the thermal performance of the blocks and the enormous embodied carbon reduction that our blocks delivered. To delve into the detail of why Porotherm works so much better than SFS on concrete frame projects, contact us on [email protected] 📷 Anthony Coleman

"It's like clay double glazing". This was the analogy used by a new customer when he was talking through the thermal benefits of Porotherm. The air that gets trapped in the cellular structure of the blocks, acts as insulation. This, combined with high thermal mass and low thermal bridging, helps to deliver a thermally efficient and *comfortable* building for the occupiers. Follow us for more information on why clay is the ideal building solution.

How much embodied carbon is in your load bearing masonry walls? Our 100mm blocks have 17kg/m²CO2eq. They have a compressive strength of 10N/mm² Their thermal conductivity is 0.29W/mK. Their fire rating is A1 non-combustible. They have a minimum life expectancy of 150 years. Compare these characteristics with cement-based blocks and see which best delivers a thermally efficient, strong, safe, durable building. Repost ♻️ this and share the info about lower carbon blocks.

History for schools. In 1666 London burned down. After the Great Fire of London, decisions were made to protect the city from a similar disaster and off the back of one of those decisions came the common use of clay brick instead of timber. Today, timber-framed buildings aren't as susceptible to going up in smoke due to the careful design of the frame using additional non-combustible materials. However, in both timber-frame and SFS systems, there is a lot of detailing to be done both in design and on site. Multiple materials need to be used to give even the minimum fire resistance. There is a simpler way to achieve robust fire protection in both 'traditional' cavity construction and in buildings using an RC frame. Use clay. Porotherm blocks are A1 non-combustible without the need for additional materials. They maintain their structure and loading capacity under extreme fire conditions. They're easier to design with and easier to build with. Contact us to get a copy of the fire test our blocks have gone through (despite being classed as A1 already) and be reassured that your building will have the best fire protection when you use Porotherm. Please Repost ♻️ this if you are a fan of simple fire protection methods in construction.

It would be great to have some UK Porotherm projects included in the awards! Get submitting folks!

Zero degrees? ❄️ Zero problem with ZeroPlus! Our specially formulated adhesive can be used at 0°C and rising without the need for expensive additives. This means in a cold snap, you don't lose time on site. It's a fringe benefit of the system perhaps but if it keeps you on programme during the colder months, it can save you an awful lot of money in the long run.

Zero degrees? ❄️ Zero problem with ZeroPlus! Our specially formulated adhesive can be used at 0°C and rising without the need for expensive additives. This means in a cold snap, you don't lose time on site. It's a fringe benefit of the system perhaps but if it keeps you on programme during the colder months, it can save you an awful lot of money in the long run.

Striking aesthetics on an efficient, comfortable building. 😎 Using terracotta rain screen cladding can make a building a real landmark. And fixing it back onto a Porotherm substrate instead of SFS gives you: - Simple fire resistant detailing - Fewer materials and therefore fewer potential points of failure - A thermally superior building - Easier airtightness details Across continental Europe, Porotherm and terracotta cladding work hand-in-hand on buildings over 4 storeys with Porotherm being the infill for a reinforced concrete frame. Pop in to EH Smith Architectural Solutions in Clerkenwell to see examples of both the terracotta systems and our blocks. (Ask for Tiffany).

Facade solutions that maintain fire protection. Terracotta tiles. These beautiful tiles can give a stunning finish to any project. They are used with a mineral wool EWI system and so are ideal for use with our blocks on buildings of height. Whether the project is an RC frame with Porotherm as the infill or our monolithic blocks as the main structure, the EWI system from Alsecco combined with the tiles from Agrob Buchtal complete an A1 non-combustible wall build-up which is simple to design and install. To see examples of the finishes the tiles come in, visit the EH Smith Design Centre on St John Street in Clerkenwell or visit the EH Smith Facades website.