Kithurst Builders is converting some barns at Southend Farm near Chichester into a wedding venue like no other......  In conjunction with the client and Five Oak Projects, the Barns are being converted in as sustainable manner possible, with natural products such as hemp and wood fibre being used . Please see Southend Farm website below for further details

http://www.southendfarms.co.uk/category/the-build/

Lime Putty was the base product widely used to produce mortar, plaster and limewash for traditional buildings. Lime putty mortars offer advantages over cement based mortars for the external rendering of these properties, especially when decorated with a breathable paint such as limewash.

• Their porosity allows the structure to breathe.
• They can accommodate general movement better.
• Their self healing nature reduces cracking problems.

This crescent shaped low energy dwelling is being built using the Nudura ICF (insulated concrete formwork) system. Like a Passiv Haus this building has been designed to be air tight. The high levels of insulation, shape and orientation of the building mean that it will require virtually no additional heating throughout the year

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