Self Builders

KEY POINTS FOR THE CREO BUILDER

• Speed

CREO ICF is quick and easy to use, without the need for skilled tradesmen. In fact, any builder or practical self-builder can quickly erect a CREO structure, as the lightweight units are easier to handle than traditional materials. Typically, an experienced team of four can erect and concrete the walls of a three-bedroom bungalow in a day, significantly reducing costs.

• Reduced labour

A low labour content and the reduced need for skilled tradesmen results in the more efficient use of increasingly scarce construction workers.

• Less downtime

The ability to continue building in wet or freezing conditions (the EPS also protects the fresh concrete), and the quick erection of the exterior walls makes year-round construction the norm.

• Immediate follow-on trades

With speedy construction of the watertight building envelope, the internal services and finishings can progress independently of the external cladding.

• Simple service installation

Service ducts and utilities can be pre-installed within the concrete core, or easily chased into the EPS with a router or hot wire cutter.

• Less plant and equipment

ICF components and temporary bracing systems are delivered as lightweight portable packs, which do not require any mechanical handling. Hand tools are limited to normal basic items.

• Good housekeeping

Just-in-time deliveries and direct placement of ready-mixed concrete reduces waste and site storage requirements, resulting in an overall tidier site.

• Site safety

The very lightweight ICF components, minimal requirements for tools and equipment and a tidier working area reduce the risk of accidents on site.

• Cost savings

In addition to the cost savings listed above, the energy-efficient buildings provide the opportunity to downsize the central heating system.