Steico UK Ltd

Retrofitting wood-fibre insulation for domestic properties
by Jennie Ward|29 August 26|Supply
Wood fibre insulation from TDUK member STEICO, and a diffusion-open EWI Pro render, was chosen to support the low-carbon retrofit ambitions of the owner of a semi-detached house in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Furbnow, a specialist in planning home energy improvements, carried out a survey of the...
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I-joists and wood fibre insulation support self-build project’s sustainability goals
by Jennie Ward|21 July 26|Supply, Sustainability
A self-build project in Herefordshire gave STEICO the opportunity to demonstrate how integrating STEICOjoist (I-joists) and STEICOzell (air-injected wood fibre insulation) into Oakwrights’ new Passive wall panel helped the build achieve airtightness and energy efficiency. With tested fire performance, proven offsite compatibility and practical benefits for both production teams and...
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Gwynfaen: homegrown housing at scale
by Bryony Bodimeade|17 July 26|Design
Gwynfaen is a Welsh word meaning “white” or “fair” stone. It’s also the name of a highly ambitious and sustainable housing development providing 144 new timber homes – constructed using locally grown Welsh timber. The award-winning project is informed by the impressive, thoughtful placemaking of architects Stride Treglown, who were...
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The importance of building fabric in the age of high-tech homes
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Supply
TDUK member STEICO explores the impact of the Government's Warm Homes Plan proposals alongside the established benefits of adopting a fabric-first methodology. The Warm Homes Plan has arrived to replace the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It represents a shift in focus away from a fabric-first approach to instead prioritise high-tech...
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Old Newton Primary
by Matt Milton|01 April 26|Design
A neat, economical and sympathetic solution to a school's need for another classroom, Natural Building Systems proved that timber is the perfect material for a speedy, programme-friendly small project that can stand the test of time.
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Hampshire Mill House and Maker’s Workshop: timber-frame transforms a heritage home
by Matt Milton|07 May 25|Design
The extension and the new annexe perfectly complement one another; © James Brittain Cooke Fawcett architects have redeveloped a 17th Century Grade II-listed water mill on the banks of the River Test in Hampshire. They extended the existing home while also adding a new artist studio and maker’s workshop building....
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by WPiMISSync|26 January 24|Supply
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A Passivhaus haven of timber tranquility
by Matt Milton|29 June 23|Build, Design
A timber-framed Passivhaus in Warwickshire, Larch Corner boasts some truly impressive credentials. Mark Siddall, of architecture practice LEAP, took on a challenging project and delivered an extraordinarily efficient building. It is 195 times more airtight than 2023 UK building regulations require. It is also a haven of timber-based tranquillity –...
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