Environmentally-Friendly Homes in Holmfirth
18th August 2015
Our new residential development, The Bridges, in Holmfirth ticks a number of energy efficient boxes due to both the construction process and the various products used in each home.
Starting with the construction, each of the natural stone properties are being built using a timber frame method. In addition to the speed of the process timber frame buildings also benefit from great thermal performance.
Insulation is contained within the depth of a timber frame constructed home and performs well when it comes to the amount of heat lost through air leaking from the building. This is because timber frames are sealed to prevent moist air entering the structure.
An added benefit is that a home with a timber frame will heat and cool quicker meaning that it will not take as long to warm when the heating is turned on. So you won’t have to have the heating set to come on 2 hours before you get up on a morning!
There are also many environmental benefits to using timber construction methods. These include:
- Carbon dioxide (C02): This is a major cause of the greenhouse effect which leads to global warming. Trees lock C02 in their wood which is retained throughout the wood’s existence. Use of timber as a building material encourages the growth and expansion of sustainable forests.
- As long as trees are planted to replace those used, the resource is continuous. Bricks, blocks and concrete are extracted from the earth and will ultimately run out.
- Less C02 producing processes are also used to create a timber frame house and it is 100% recyclable. Steel for example has to be mined, transported, and combined in factories that also produce waste.
With this site in particular we have had to excavate a large amount of stone, which we have subsequently recycled to use as a base for the roads and drives.
The homes will also benefit from the latest energy-efficient boilers and will have a high level of insulation.
Windows and doors will also add to the energy-efficiency of the homes as the windows are PVCu with Kommerling frames and Pilkington K glass, whilst the doors are composite - the greenest, most energy efficient and sustainable doors available.
The new homes range from 2 to 4 bedroom with a mix of townhouses, semi-detached and detached properties to choose from. Remaining properties start from £220,500.
For more information on The Bridges, click here.
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