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Patent No. GB0906278 .7

A step-change innovation delivering a complete build system with continuous insulation

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The Beattie Passive Build System is a patented construction method that provides a continuous insulation seal around the core of a timber framed structure.

“Low cost, high performance and energy efficient timber

framed buildings, in super-fast build time.”

Using ‘Passivhaus’ energy efficiency principles, the double-layered insulation

system is housed within a treated timber structure and delivers dramatic cost,

time and environmental benefits.

Adaptable to any size or shape of building from apartments to ‘grand designs’,

the Beattie Passive construction method exceeds existing Code 6 and Passivhaus

standards and is set to revolutionise the way we build today.

PassivhausOriginating in Germany, the term ‘Passivhaus’ refers to a construction method for energy efficient buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.

With 90% less space heating required than a standard building, a Passivhaus is designed to assure a comfortable indoor climate in summer and require only nominal heating through the winter months without the need for a conventional heating system.

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With companies facing increased pressure to reduce the cost and environmental impact of construction, as well as improve energy efficiency levels, Beattie Passive combines advanced build techniques with extensive product knowledge to bring a new era to the construction industry.

Traditional construction methods involve numerous joints between floors, walls and roofs, and each joint will experience inevitable heat and air loss leading to increased energy requirements.

To overcome these issues and offer the energy efficiency values of a Passivhaus, the Beattie Passive patented system delivers a construction forming foundation beams, ground floor, walls and roof built to form a continuous void. Once in place, non-flammable insulation material is injected into the floor, wall and ceiling cavities, creating one continuous seal. No joints, no leaks.

• Code 3-6 and Passivhaus structure for less than your current build costs• Full design flexibility – any building, any shape• 90% reduction in heating requirements• CO

2 emissions can be cut by as much as 100%

• Higher levels of fire safety, sound-proofing, thermal efficiency and air tightness• Fast on-site erection• Minimal on-site material wastage• Only semi-skilled labour required for erection• Sustainable materials from a fully certified supply chain• Easier inspection as all structural elements are open• LABC registered approval/NHBC certified

All at less than today’s build cost.

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The Beattie Passive system achieves superior levels of energy efficiency compared with both traditional and existing new methods of construction. Beattie Passive carries out testing on each building to guarantee the performance of:

Cavity InsulationCavity insulation is applied on-site by skilled installers to guarantee the delivery of a continuous insulated building that is tested by thermal imaging.

Air TightnessBeattie Passive design methodology details each junction for air tightness and achieves levels as low as 0.50m3/hm2 (@50pa).

AcousticsParticularly important for terraced houses and apartment buildings, the independent party wall and ceiling designs give high levels of sound proofing up to 65db. Sound and impact testing is carried out on each build.

Fire ResistanceThe insulation material used to fill the continuous void exceeds all build requirements and is non-flammable. In addition, the building is clad with non-combustible material.

U-ValuesA U-value is the measurement of heat transfer through a given building, which is particularly important in achieving the desired energy efficiency levels of Passivhaus build. Therefore, all walls, floor and roof construction details have been tested with hot box testing and Passivhaus modelling. The lower the value, the better the insulated building.

Convection LoopingConvection looping occurs when warm air from the inside hits the cold air on the outside of a building, it rises and convects, pulling more warm air to the outside. There are three main causes: cold bridges between timber studs and at junctions on walls, floors and roofs; gaps between insulation at abutments; poorly fitted insulation in cavities.

The negative effect of convection looping can lead to:• Reduced U-value performance • Increased heating requirements • Increased CO

2 emissions

• Distorted SAP calculations

Beattie Passive’s build system overcomes any issue with convection looping due to its continuous insulation seal. No gaps, no looping, no loss.

High QualityProduct Performance

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“Just a 3mm gap in your insulation or joints will reduce

U-values by 159%.”

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Due to the flexible design capabilities combined with the huge energy and environmental benefits of this build system, Passivhaus construction is rapidly gaining momentum amongst bespoke and self build projects.

Beattie Passive works closely with architects and individuals to turn a much-anticipated vision into a high quality dream home reality. Taking any design, we will incorporate all the key passive values of our build system and supply you with quality 3D designs, along with a comprehensive list of material components, including erection plans, structural engineers’ calculations and building regulation drawings for the structure. All materials are readily available from nationwide suppliers.

Ease-of-BuildOur method of construction offers an easy to assemble frame-link build system. Working from assembly drawings, each member is coded to its attachment member allowing just semi-skilled labour to be employed.

Quality as StandardWe inspect and performance test every Beattie Passive house to ensure the highest standards of construction are maintained. We carry out stringent air tightness, thermal imaging and sound migration tests following structural completion and only upon reaching the design standard, will we issue a quality assurance certificate.

Bespoke Projects and Self Build – key benefits:• Flexible design and construction• High quality build• Reduced cost and time to build • Improved energy efficiency• Reduced fuel bills• Reduced carbon emissions• Reduced sound migration• Easy access to materials via established supply chain• Full testing certification for each build • LABC registered approval/NHBC certified

From VisionTo Reality

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“Reduce your CO2 emissions by up

to 100%.”

With the Passivhaus concept as the basis of the Code for Sustainable Homes (the UK’s national standard for sustainable design and construction of new homes) the building industry has a viable alternative to traditional building methods and products that offers greater design flexibility alongside the immediate reality of exceptional savings on both heating and cooling of the building.

Simple Structure and Low Skills required• Single member for floor, walls, roof with simple joint details• Uses tried, tested and readily available materials• Only one trade involved in structural build• No wet trades required• On-site or off-site build process

Speed• 3 Bed House (82m2) weather tight in under 15 days, using 2 semi-skilled personnel

Quality, Inspection and Testing of every property• All structural joints open to inspection• Only one inspection to see all structural joints and fixing on completion of structural build• Will not pass independent thermal, air tightness and sound tests unless properly constructed and insulated

Beattie Passive adds value at each build stage:

Beattie PassiveFor Developers

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Stage Deliverables Benefits

Design • Computer design to +/- 1mm tolerance• 3D drawings• Precise bill of materials• Engineer’s structural calculations• Building regulations drawings (structure)

• Fast, accurate and flexible designs with minimal waste• Enables accurate cost assessment

Build • Reduced site preparation and foundations• On-site or off-site construction• Step by step erection manual• All materials are readily available• Comprehensive training • On-site checklists for builder, building control

and warranty suppliers

• Foundations are £2,000+ less per 82m2 property • 50+% saving on labour costs• Weather tight in under 15 days • £2,000+ savings per property on heating

(no boiler, etc.)• 75% less waste (all recyclable)• Process drives out defects

Test • Package containing test results, site logs, sustainability & supply chain certifications and thermal imaging checks

• Every property is performance certified and records kept for any future changes

Own • Energy efficient future proofed property• Access to detailed records in future

• 90% saving on space heating costs• C0

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PartneringWith Beattie Passive

We work closely with individuals, architects, distributors and large developers all eager to engage with the Beattie Passive build system and benefit from the numerous cost, time and environmental savings available.

As part of our commitment to each project, we provide quality 3D drawings for any design shape or size, provide ongoing advice where required, and manage the inspection and certification process for every Beattie Passive build.

And the possibilities don’t end there. The flexible nature of our design offers unlimited capabilities, including:

• Commercial• Extensions• Disaster Relief• Government – Local,Central & Forces• Humanitarian• Specialist (e.g. Schools, Care Homes)• Substitution• Temporary Sites

With over 30 years of design and build experience, Beattie Passive provides the construction industry with low cost, high quality, energy efficient buildings in super-fast build time.

Come and join the Passive Revolution.

Contemporary Housing Reduced cost and time of build

Traditional Housing Suitable for any design size or shape

Low-Mid Rise Apartments Excellent energy efficiency with reduced sound migration

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BeattieP A S S I V E

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Patent No. GB0906278 .7

The information contained in this brochure is for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or

warranties of any kind, express or implied, about its completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability for any purpose. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including

without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of, or in connection with, the information in this brochure.

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