Self-build housing

Kingspan is one of the UK's longest established timber frame manufacturers with 40 years experience in quality timber engineering. Kingspan is the market leader in self-build housing and offers a complete and comprehensive support service. Kingspan has a peerless reputation and expertise built up over many years helping thousands of self-builders fulfill their dreams.

Kingspan is at the forefront of delivering holistic, environmental and sustainable housing solutions that comply with the 'Code for Sustainable Homes' through levels three, four, five and up to Net-Zero Carbon Level six - the Kingspan Lighthouse.

Kingspan's pre-eminent position in self-build is complemented with a range of insulation boards, renewable energy systems, off-mains wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting products.

Kingspan also works with larger developers and builders who attach a value to a partnership approach and wish to benefit from continual innovation in the field of modern construction techniques and achieve a joint goal of delivering an on-budget, on-time, quality build.

Kings House (Private Residence)

Project : Kings House (Private Residence)
Product(s) : Kingspan TEK® Building System
Location : Oxford, UK

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Key requirements

  • wide range of construction methods and systems suitable to fit any masterplan requirements
  • all Kingspan's solutions and systems comply with national government and planning legislation, Building Regulations, industry best practice guidance, Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) and homeowner insurers requirements
  • can deliver 'Code for Sustainable Homes' environmental and sustainable standards through levels three, four, five and six
  • efficient off-site manufacturing plants and processes which can deliver large scale quality volume product output
  • back office service includes design & value engineering, systems and solutions, building physics performance, regulatory compliance, environmental & sustainability analysis, effective order management and accredited site assembly teams
  • total warranty package

Energy rating and environmental impact

All homes now have to be assessed at point of sale for energy efficiency and environment CO2 impact assessment which has to be included in the Home Information Pack (HIPs).

Kingspan's systems provide an optimised energy efficient and low carbon emissions footprint fabric solution which minimises energy usage and environmental impact and fully complies with the various levels within the 'Code for Sustainable Homes' up to net zero carbon level six.

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St. Augustine's Road

St. Augustine's Road

The result is a 'Victorian House of the Future' with predicted carbon dioxide emissions that would allow it to achieve a Level 4 rating to the Code for Sustainable Homes.

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