OVERVIEW
Challenge:
Driven by a respect for the environment, Heritage Homes wanted to create energy efficient homes for the future. A high sustainable build standard was required as part of their prestigious ‘Future Collection’ homes for the phase two zero carbon homes development.
Solution:
IG’s Hi-therm+ lintels use a patented combination of a polymer isolator and galvanised steel to bond the internal and external walls together by spanning the intervening gap creating a powerful thermal break. The one-piece lintel solution accommodated different lengths to minimise and conserve energy for each home by reducing thermal bridging at non-repeating junctions. IG’s technical team determined the loading and specification requirements at window and door openings. This fabric first approach contributed to an AA* energy efficiency rating and ensured each home built was comfortable, energy efficient and modern for years to come.
IG’s LP windposts accommodated different lengths and factored into account wind load conditions. The windposts were installed into the inner skin of the cavity walls spanning vertically between the floor structures, providing additional lateral support for the large panels of brickwork and openings. All windposts included top and base place connections for fixing to the structure along with ties.
Testimonial:
“At Holland Park our homes are built with an AA* energy efficieny rating. IG’s Hi-therm+ lintels provided a fabric first approach to improve the thermal performance of our homes by reducing thermal bridging at non-repeating junctions”.
Guy Olliver
Commercial and Technical Manager at Heritage Homes
IG Roller Shutter Lintels - Standard/ Heavy/ Extra Heavy/ Extreme
IG Windposts - U, DU, LP
IG Non Combustible Cavity Tray Lintels (NCCTL) - Standard/ Heavy/ Extra Heavy Duty
IG Timber Frame Lintels - Standard/ Heavy/ Extra Heavy Duty
IG Single Leaf Lintels - Standard/ Heavy Duty
IG Thin Joint Lintels - Standard/ Heavy/ Extra Heavy
IG Hi Therm + Cavity Wall Lintels - Standard/ Heavy/ Extra Heavy Duty
Chichester Free School - Double Gothic Arch Lintels
Park Central - Bow Lintels
Bourne Estate - Flat Gauge Brick Feature Arch Lintels
St. Clement Heights - Apex Lintel
Barratt Homes - Hi Therm Lintel
St Inns Moira - Hi Therm Lintels
Chocolate Works - Corner Lintels, Windposts & Standard Lintels
McArthur Glen Designer Outlet - Full Arch Lintels
Chocolate Works - Corner Lintels, Windposts & Standard Lintels
St Marks Student Accommodation
Southmere Phase 1b