BEKO polystyrene blocks - help!!

hellsteeth1 · 22 Jul 2009

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site so please excuse any mistakes!!

I'm currently planning a new build project, and am considering using BEKO polystyrene wall moulds with concrete infill.

Does anyone have any experience of these or have any comments about them?

^woody^ · 22 Jul 2009

For some reason, every one I've seen on the TV programs, and the three I've heard about third hand have had problems with the walls splitting or bowing when the concrete was poured.

freddiemercurystwin · 22 Jul 2009

Weren't they the ones that partially collapsed on that edition of Grand Designs because they poured too much concrete in?

they looked good apart from that.

hellsteeth1 · 23 Jul 2009

so it would seem to rely on not pouring in too much concrete!
How many blocks high can you go for each pour? I just need a build method thats quick and gives decent insulation etc etc. Thanks for the help.

ColJack · 23 Jul 2009

above ground? use SIPS walls..

insulation skinned with chipboard on either side ( I think there's a plasterboard inside option.. so ready to joint and paint.. )

could try relkon. they are the building side of portacabin..
they build modular houses that come in blocks that slot together.. can't get much faster..

hellsteeth1 · 24 Jul 2009

more food for thought! Many thanks.
I need to do a bit of research. How long have these SIPS panels been available. Has anyone used them as I haven't heard of them before???

ghare · 30 Jul 2009

SIPS have been used in the States for years. I looked at using them in the UK about 7-8 years ago. I spoke a an outfit near Bedford. www.siptec.co.uk Only thing that stopped me was the price of the land. Out in NZ, can get the land but no-one out here make the panels, I'm considering importing them from the States.

You can get them in various forms, most commonly with OSB on either face, but you can specify ply or a cementatious board.

ghare · 30 Jul 2009

Back on to Beko blocks, I vaguely remember seeing a Grand Designs where the house was essentially sunk into the ground and used a Beko type system to build the underground walls. I have recollection of it leaking badly. Any have any feeling regarding how water-tight Beko walls are?

r896neo · 31 Jul 2009

The problems of the walls bursting open is concrete shot in too fast and too wet, but whatever way its done You will have your heart in your mouth when you put the vibrating poker in.

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BEKO polystyrene blocks - help!!

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