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Mick Woolley - Self-Build Customer
Newbuild single storey, Passivhaus
Steico Zell (wood fibre) air-injected insulation for closed panel wall
and roof panel systems. Suitable for many on-site timber frame
applications and prefabricated wall and roof cassettes.
CLIENT
BUILDING TYPE
PRODUCT
A natural wood fibre with excellent thermal insulation
STEICO ZELLCASE STUDY
SELF-BUILD, PASSIVHAUS PROJECT
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APPROVED INSTALLER 9309
CAVITYWALL INSULATION
NOVORA.CO.UK 0800 564 456 [email protected]
NATIONALCOVERAGE
Novora provides a dedicatednational service across the UK. Wehave strategically placed branchesand a centrally located head officewhich allows us to provide continuityof service to all our clients from thesouth coast to the north of Scotland.
THE PROJECTThe timber structure was constructed using the
Steico I-Joist system giving an overall wall depth
of 360mm, the void was then insulated using
Steico Zell contributing to the thermal efficiency
of the external wall and helping achieve an overall
target U Value of 0.10 W/m2K meeting Passivhaus
Standards.
THE PROCESSThe Novora team installed Steico Zell, a
natural wood fibre insulation material. The
insulation is first blown into a test box to check
the density meets the project’s specification, and
a colleague from supply partner Steico checked
and confirmed the measuring process. The hose
was fed down to the bottom of the cavity, raising
the hose steadily as the cavity fills, ensuring a
consistent supply throughout the process.
THE RESULTSThe installation was completed on time,
on budget and on specification.
THE CLIENT“I chose Steico Zell because it gives excellent
thermal insulation and is a natural by-product from
the production of wood fibre boards, which is what
I have also used. Using all timber I get a very
breathable house that retains even room
temperature and moisture levels. It's a great way
to build as it is low impact in its production and
because it is lightweight there is less in the
foundation as well.
I was very pleased with the way
the installation went, it was
all done very smoothly and
the decision to blow from
the top made it easy for
the next works on
the roof.”
Mick Woolley,
Self-Build Customer