BEWI is thrilled to announce that its Thermomur® ICF system is now an NHBC-accepted system – and it is the first ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) system to achieve this accolade.
Certification by the NHBC shows that Thermomur® has been rigorously assessed and meets NHBC’s robust Standards. Critically it also demonstrates that subject to appropriate design and installation, the system can be used in homes covered by all NHBC’s warranty products.
BEWI Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) blocks ensure an outstanding thermal performance for new build projects and extensions. The 350 Super version of the product achieves a U-value of 0.15W/m²K, although all five standard wall types in the range are covered by the approval.
Thermomur® also enables a fast and efficient build, with minimal mechanical equipment on site, and is totally compatible with the BEWI Jackodur® Atlas Foundation System, made from Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), which ensures superior insulation, combined with stability for the foundation slab.
BEWI Thermomur® is a sustainable Modern Method of Construction which integrates insulation materials into the concrete formwork, enabling the construction of residential and commercial buildings which easily achieve PassiveHouse standards.
Richard Douglas, Business Development Manager at BEWI explains:
“ICF is an increasingly popular choice for construction projects in the UK, since it offers the flexibility to achieve a range of architectural styles and finishes with exceptional thermal performance and strength, enabling sustainable design. The system already has BBA and mortgage approvals. The addition of the NHBC approval provides construction companies with a heightened level of confidence when specifying BEWI Thermomur®, and is an exciting new point of difference that we can offer to the market.”
NHBC Acceptance Certificate Reference No. 4069