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8 November 2004 at 2:46 pm #32003
Eco Design
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    I have used a hybrid block & timber system very recently:-

    Block int leaf P/B and skim on dabs int finish or 2ct plaster
    ex.150×50 stud outer leaf @ 600mm cts with 75mm cavity/thermal break with ss frame cramps fixed to block and cavity fully filled with quilt insulation.
    Stud fully filled with 150mm quilt insulation.
    Breathable membrane.
    ex.25×50 battens
    Cedar shingle cladding.

    Result: a very stable structure, block mass retains heat and good insulation value, solid internal structure prefered by users which carries floor and roof loads. Simple to carry out and can be improved on with insulation block and thin joint technology. Disadvantage is its width.