Materials and components in construction

Load bearing masonry (insulating blockwork), structural frame (steel or timber), structural insulated panels (SIP).

Mineral fibre rolls, sprayed foam, rigid foam slabs.

Brick or rendered blockwork, steel sheeting, aluminium faced insulated panels, curtain walling.

Block or stud (timber or steel) partitions, timber, concrete or steel floor joists.

Steel lintels, joists and timber trussed rafters for masonry walls, sheeting rails and purlins for steel frames.

Slate or concrete tiles.

Steel sheeting over insulated lining trays.

Rubber based sheeting or fibreglass.

Floor screeds and boards, plasterboard for walls and ceilings, wall plaster and decorations.

Incoming services run through sub-structure walls and then extended for internal distribution, internal drainage run through external walls for connection to underground systems.