Since its development in 1999, our insulated limecrete floors have now been designed and supplied to hundreds of floors for barns, cottages, new builds and extentions as well as churches and cathedrals as an alternative to cement-based concrete.
Over the years, we have selected and tested various materials and combinations of materials to both simplify
the installation process and improve the ‘green’ credentials of the floor. It is therefore now being used more and more in ecological new builds. It is a perfect choice for ecological new builds using natural materials such as straw, wood because of the unique way in which it deals with moisture. The flexural qualities of the floor are also advantageous in these circumstances.
It has therefore been chosen and used on private and commercial new builds in straw bale and earth as well as other modern breathing wall systems.
It is also recyclable at the end of its useful life - the construction industry is responsible for contributing some 70 million tonnes of waste to landfill annually in this country, it is therefore important to consider what will eventually happen to the building materials we choose to use today.
Meeting individual requirements
We have invested heavily in researching and developing this flooring system to ensure that we are able to provide the best materials and support for your specific situation. Our technical team will provide a tailor designed floor to ensure that you get the best performance for your building and meet Building Regulations* if required. All you have to do is complete our form. The floor system has also received LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Systems Approval.
Factors that influence the design include:
- wall thickness and construction type
- floor area and perimeter length
- substrate type
- groundwater pressure
- radon protection
- intended use
- budget
*In certain circumstances Part L Regulations do not apply to listed building works, please discuss this with the Conservation Officer in your Local Planning Authority.
Underfloor heating
The flooring system can be combined with wet or electrical underfloor heating systems, we will need to know if underfloor heating is being incorporated as part of our calculations and you will need to discuss the floor with your heating supplier, please note – some suppliers may be cautious of the idea but please refer to us as we have a comprehensive list of contacts and examples.
Installation
No special skills are required for installing the limecrete flooring system, it is not unlike laying a conventional cement-based concrete floor; any builders with experience in laying floors should be willing and able to do it. For larger floors, we have a range of mixers and silos available for hire to speed up the mixing process.
Installation instructions are supplied with the flooring components as well as full telephone support. Site visits can be arranged if required although this item is chargeable.
Don't be put off laying a floor by what you may have heard in the media or hear from those who have never laid one, we have 100s of happy customers, most of whom find it easier than they had anticipated to install and several who have sent through their cost comparisons for laying limecrete as opposed to concrete and have been pleasantly surprised by that too! Here are some Case Studies - if you have laid one of our floors, please email us some pictures so that we can add them to this section to help and inspire others!
“Thanks for your help in organising the materials. I'm very satisfied with the results of the floors they were much easier than I thought to lay - and much cheaper than all the quotes I got from other people.”
DEL, MILTON KEYNES.
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