EHSmith Facades

Sustainable Walling Materials

There are a number of sustainable solutions for the building envelope with different features and benefits. Click on the image for further information on the product:

Porotherm® Clay Block Walling System

Porotherm

  • Manufactured using Natural Materials and contains up to 60% recycled clay.
  • Fully Recyclable at the end of life
  • Maximum build volume from minimum material usage
  • Healthy living climate – Porotherm® regulates humidity
  • Offsite capability

 

Hemcrete® Walling System

ORCON F

  • Carbon Negative Material
  • Made from UK sourced renewable Hemp
  • Hemcrete® is highly insulating resulting in thin walls with a very low U value
  • High Thermal Mass
  • Breathable and vapour permeable
  • Inherently Airtight structure

Fireborn® Blocks

Fireborn Block

  • Less Mortar needed
  • Fired at lower temperatures
  • Manufactured in the UK
  • Durability and long life of clay products

 

 

 

Fermacell® Dry Lining Board

Fermacell Dry Lining Board

  • 100% Recycled Material
  • Increased Strength and Durability
  • Acoustic Performance
  • Impact Resistance

 

 

 

Insulated Concrete Formwork

ICF

  • High Thermal Insulation
  • Durable material
  • Vapour-permeable, highly water-resistant and have low moisture absorbency
  • Results in up to 70% less energy required in the operation of the building
 
 
 

Pulverised Fuel Ash Blocks

PFA block

  • Contains 80% recycled material which would otherwise be waste
  • High Thermal Insualtion
  • ‘Green Guide’ rating of ‘A’ (when used within an external wall element)
  • Ecopoint score of 1.9

 

Lime Renders and Plasters

Lime Render

  • Vapour Permeable to allow structure to breathe
  • Compatible with Porotherm® and Hemcrete®

 

Masterblock Enviroblock®

Masterblock

  • Produced from selected waste raw materials, manufactured in ISO 14001 compliant factories
  • Certified by the BRE Environmental Profile Scheme
  • Up to 50% recycled content

 

Ecoterre® Earth Bricks

Ecoterre earthbrick

  • Unfired brick, low embodied energy
  • High thermal mass
  • 100% recyclable
  • Inhibits condensation and regulates the relative humidity of the atmosphere

Ancon Teplo Tie

Ancon Teplo Tie

  • Low Thermal Conductivity wall-tie
  • For cavities from 50mm to 300mm
  • BBA and NHBC approval
  • Improved U-Values
  • Helps to meet Code for Sustainable Homes requirements