8 Sustainable Building Products Used In The United Kingdom

Any builder, architect or project manager is very aware that sustainable building materials represent the future of home building and improvement.

Reports on the building industry say that commercial and residential buildings account for 39% of green house gas emissions. With this in mind it makes sense that by using more sustainable materials in the build itself we can all help reduce waste and help protect natural resources.

We've worked with a number of designers, builders and architects and it's interesting to see just how more ecologically thinking they all are about using sustainable products and materials in the build itself.

Of course it's much easier to source products like low flow shower heads, cork flooring, low VOC paints and solar panels for heating than it used to be.

In a recent survey from The National Association of Home Builders it was found that 74% of respondents said that their buyers and renters are willing to pay more for green amenities and 89% of them said that they were installing energy saving house hold appliances and lighting in the houses they were building.

Here are eight of the top sustainable building products used in the United Kingdom at the moment:

1. Recycled Rainwater Gutter Systems from Lindab

Efficient gutters not only collect rain water but also protect buildings from decay. These gutters use the minimum of raw materials through the use of recycled materials being reprocessed.

2. BBA Certified Natural Building Systems

Pavatex makes high quality insulation from renewable raw material wood. It gives better protections against cold, heat and noise.

3. Solar Hot Water panels

Solar water heating panels on the roof reduce heating bills and give you a good supply of hot water in the home.

4. Aluflash

An environmentally friendly alternative to lead as a weathering flashing material for buildings. It's aluminium based and has a choice of two unique surface finishes.

5. Biomass Boilers

Bio fuel boilers for burning wood pellets and logs are easy to install and offer a cheaper fuel resource than gas and oil. They are becoming more popular in homes and offices. The timber fuel is carbon neutral.

6. Energy Saving Ventilation Systems

Ventilation in a house is essential but it also causes the loss of warmth. An energy saving ventilation system ensures good air circulation and removes moisture in a controlled environment.

7. Lime plaster and render

These products are mineral base and selected on the basis of their building and environmental performance. They are all part of breathing wall systems and are non toxic.

8. Rainwater harvesting systems

Every house needs a water system but we use 50% of our clean water to flush toilets, wash clothes, cars and to water gardens. Why not collect rain water instead?


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Charlie Laing Project Management provides quality project management services for residential and commercial properties in London, Oxford & the South of the UK. More articles and advice about building and construction are available on the Charlie Laing Project Management Blog http://charlielaing.wordpress.com or a website www.charlielaing.com


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