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TETRiSTETRiSTETRiSTETRiSR
High Performance Thermal Flooring System
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I N N O V A T I O N I N I N S U L A T I O N
September 2014
Insulation Block & Beam Systemeco Friendly
THE CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE
HOMES
BRE Green Guide System Insulation Block & Beam System
Patented System
Cellecta UULow
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Eco-friendly alternative to concrete blocksSuper low U-Values achieveable
BRE Green Guide A+ Rated
Eco-friendly alternative to concrete blocksSuper low U-Values achieveable
BRE Green Guide A+ Rated
TETRiS high performance insulation boards replace concrete blocks in a beam and block floor, to produce a super low U-value structural ground floor in a fraction of the time.
TETRiS ultra high compressive strength boards are made from 100% recyclable extruded polystyrene. They are lightweight , easy to handle, strong, robust and are able to withstand foot
traffic during the build process. TETRiS ‘T’ blocks have a 75mm upper section that sits on the beams, providing a constant design level whatever the U-value required.
TETRiS Insulation System Benefits & Features2High thermal performance: U-values as low as 0.10 W/m K
Q-Mark third party accredited systemManufactured under ISO 9001:2008 quality management scheme Insulation blocks cut easily with a hand sawInsulation integrity guaranteed - sit on and fit between standard concrete beams Easily incorporates underfloor heatingAble to withstand foot traffic during construction process
Ultra low psi () values - better than accredited construction details2013 Part solutionL
eco FriendlyInsula�on Block & Beam
eco FriendlyInsula�on Block & Beam
TETRiSTETRiSTETRiSTETRiSR
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HeavyUULow
Super Low U-values Ultra High Compressive Strength
+ABRE Green Guide
construction
TETRiS
LightweightBoards
N� 10224N� EFS-003EN 13164: 2012
Accepted
NHBC warranty
Accepted
premierguarantee
LABCAccepted
Recognised and Approved System
TETRiS has been specified and successfully installed in over 10,000 UK homes. It has been used by nationwide housebuilders, developers and selfbuilders and is widely recognised as a high performance structural flooring system. TETRiS is third party certified and accepted by the leading warranty providers.
TETRiS
Blocks Insula�on
Speeds up build process
Reduces number of deliveries
100%100%Recyclable
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Benefits of TETRiS Over Traditional Beam and BlockFaster floor construction (up to 16x less blocks to install) Fixes floor height above beams at 150mm (75mm insulation & 75mm concrete finish)Supplied to site in plot/floor specific quantitiesReduces the number of beams required - reducing foundation costsProduces a floor with zero cold bridgingBRE Green Guide rated system, compared to a only a for beam and blockA+ B3x more Code credits awarded 100% recyclableMore cost effective
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Watch a step-by-step installation video online at www.tetrisfloors.co.uk or via your smartphone by downloading the FREE Cellecta app. For additional technical advice for your project contact Cellecta on 08456 71-71-74 or email [email protected]
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Starpoint - BournemouthA development of 2 luxury houses
Hanham Hall, Bristol170 homes, built to code 6 specification
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Terrace Houses, Avondale, Bristol21 modern, residential, terrace houses
>150mm void
TETRiS ultra high compressive strength insulation blocks to provide outstanding thermal performance and form work for structural topping.T600 & T300 “T” profiled blocks used to span 600/300mm beam spacings. sits on and 75mm balance fits between concrete beams.
Gap strip (75mm) used to bridge spans that do not suit 600 or 300mm beam spacings
Vertical edge strip placed around the floor’s external perimeter to eliminate cold bridging.
Pre-stressed concrete beamsSupplied in different heights and lengths tosuit each specific floor design.
Concrete closer blocks & slips Closer blocks cast in a “T” shape to suit 600/300mm beam spacing, used to close beam ends.Slip blocks used to build up the wall.
Concrete/aircrete blocks used to bridge beams that do not suit 600/300mm beam spacings and build walls.
Bricks to build walls.
Structural floor finish to provide the floor its structural integrity: TETRiS insulation covered floor must be covered with one of the following concrete toppings:C25 concrete with steel reinforcement - 65mm (min)concrete complying with BS 8500 Part 1, 2: 2002 and BS 206-1 with a maximum aggregate size of 10mm, poured over a minimum D49 steel reinforcement mesh to EN 10080: 1996, set at mid height on spacers. C30 concrete with fibre reinforcement - 75mm (min)RC30 concrete complying with BS 8500 Part 1: 2002, with a maximum aggregate size of 10mm, combined with
3polymeric monofilament fibres at a rate of 900 g/m .C35 concrete - 75mm(min) RC35 concrete with a CEM1 Slump Class 3 to BS 8500 Part 1 & 2: 2002, with a maximum aggregate size of 10mm. Agilia Horizontal - 75mm (min) proprietary self-compacting concrete, containing admixtures to BS EN 934, mortar and grout.
Damp proof course
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System Components
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75mm Upper section of insulation
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150mm void
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Email the foundation/ground floor plans along with the U-value required to [email protected]
Using the latest software, Cellecta’s team of experienced technicians will design the beam layout to suit the specific foundation plan and U-value required.
An email quotation will be supplied for the TETRiS insulation components (T-blocks, gap strips and vertical edge strips), along with a cost for the pre-stressed concrete beams, closer blocks and slip bricks.
Each plot specific lot will then be manufactured and delivered to site on the agreed day, along with a laminated layout plan.
The TETRiS flooring is supplied in plot specific quantities and is quick and easy to order:
Order Process
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Once completed TETRiS will provide a floor with outstanding thermal performance and structural integrity. TETRiSThe eco-friendly block & beam
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Installation Process
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TETRiS
The boards are able to accept foot traffic and heavy point loads during installa�on.If required, install the under floor hea�ng system and cover the en�re floor with the concrete topping as advised in the addi�onal components sec�on.
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Beams set at centres that do not match a “T” block use TETRiS gap strip and concrete block to bridge the gap.
Where required install T300 TETRiSblocks and cover the en�re floor.
Fill the gaps at end of beams with concrete closer blocks.
Build up founda�on walls to desired height & install a damp proof course below the beams.
Using the beam layout provided carefully place the beams across the floor at appropriate centres.
In accordance with the layout plans start with one full length block.TETRiS
Cut out holes for services with a skill or handsaw.
Cut the boards to lengthTETRiSwith a hand saw.
Use the off cut to start the next row. Install the TETRiS “T”blocks in astaggered forma�on.
Cover the concrete blocks and any gaps with gap strips and TETRiSsecure with TETRiS pins.
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Perimeter: (2 x 6.25) + (2 x 9)= 30.5LmArea 2: 6.25 x 9 = 56.25m
Floor ratio = 30.50 = P 0.54 56.25 A
140mm Foil faced TETRiS required
6.25m
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Examples
Building Regulations
U-value required20.18W/m K U-value required
20.22W/m K11m
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4m 3m
Perimeter: 11 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 7 = 36LmArea 2: (11 x 9) - (3 x 2) = 93m
Floor ratio: = 36 = P 0.38 93 A
90mm Foil faced TETRiS required
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(A)The Code For Sustainable Homes
Creditscan be gained from three of the nine assessment categories detailed in The Code*:
Category 1 - Energy Ene 1 15 Code credits are available for improving the DER over the TER. eg. ground floor U-values improved from
2 20.25W/m K to 0.16W/m K.
Category 3 - Materials Mat 1Adopting a construction listed on the BRE website: www.thegreenguide.org.uk, which incorporates one of Cellecta’s insulation products can result in up to 15 Code credits being awarded.
Category 6 - Pollution Pol 11 Code credit is awarded when all the insulation materials in the elements listed below only use substances that have a global warming potential (GWP) of < 5, eg. TETRiSblocks: Roofs: including loft hatch Walls: internal and external, including lintels and all insulation
products Floors: including ground and upper floors Hot water cylinders, pipe insulation and other thermal stores Cold water storage tanks
Incorporating Cellecta’s TETRiS high performance flooring system into the construction will help reduce the building’s impact on the environment and enable builders and developers to gain Code for Sustainable Homes credits (CSH).
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Note. Pol.1 Code credits have an approximate weighted value of 0.7Note. Mat 1 Code credits have an approximate weighted value of 0.3
A+Green Guide rating
Code credits 3
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(1)Also relevant to Section 6 - Energy of the Scottish Building Standards 2013 *Code credits quoted are subject to an approximate weighted value
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Part L of the Building Regulations (1)To comply with Part L of the Building Regulations each floor’s
thermal performance needs to be assessed individually in accordance with EN ISO 13370: 2007.In addition, for SAP the linear thermal transmittance of the external wall to ground floor junction needs to be established. This can be achieved by either adopting the value from an accredited
construction detail, or by calculating the value of specific detail to be constructed in accordance with ISO 10211: 2007. Determining the U-value of the Floor 1. Calculate the internal perimeter in metres of the external walls ( ).P2. Calculate the internal area in metres of the floor ( ).A3. Calculate the / ratio.P A4.Use the table below, select the thickness and type of TETRiSrequired to achieve the desired U-value.
0.25 0.22 0.20 0.18 0.16
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Foil faced TETRiS
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Accredited construction detail value: 0.16W/m²�
values achieved using TETRiS:90mm - 0.055 W/mK (external wall 0.025 & ground floor 0.022 W/m²K) 120mm - 0.066 W/mK (external wall 0.025 & ground floor 0.019 W/m²�)
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Typical Thickness of TETRiS Required
Construction Details
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TETRiS insulation components
Gap Strip (TGS) - 75 x various widths x 2500mm
Vertical Edge Strip (VES)- 75 (high) x 30 x 2500mm
T Blocks T300 / T600- 90, 100, 120, 140, 160 x 300/600 x 2500
150mm (min)
Block cut to suit
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150mm Beam - Vertical edge detail
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Constant75mm
Variable15 - 85mm
75mm
Beam position perpendicular to wall Concrete block used to bridge variable gap between wall and beam
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175mm Beam - Vertical edge detail
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Beam position perpendicular to wallGap strip can span up to 299mm without the
need to be supported with concrete block
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150mm Beam - Vertical edge detail with additional layer of 75mm insulation
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Constant75mm
Variable15 - 85mm
75mm
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Pre-stressed concrete beams- 150, 175 or 225 high x various lengths
Concrete blocks- 100 x 440 x 215mm
Concrete closer blocks- 100 x 502 (UW) x 448(LW) x 138mm- 100 x 202 (UW) x 148(LW) x 138mm
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T600 T600 Gap Strip
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Gap Strip
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ZERO cold bridging
ZERO cold bridging
Optional gas membrane (supplied by other) If required, a gas membrane can be easily incorporated as TETRiS produces a smooth, level surface for the membrane to be draped over and built into the course work accordingly.
Constant75mm
Variable15 - 85mm
75mm
T300 / T600
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Vertical edge options - Timber frame buildings
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Concrete finish flows into void to producelevel wall for sole plate to be fixed to
Strip of Cellecta XFLOOR 250 extrudedpolystyrene placed in cavity to act as a retainingwall and eliminate cold bridging.
Timber sole plate fixed to retaining wall
Block cut to suit
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Block cut to suit 100
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225mm Beam - Vertical edge detail
Constant75mm
Variable15 - 85mm
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75mm
140mm Timber Frame
90mm Timber Frame
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TETRiS Gap Strip cutting
½ beam - TETRiS Gap Strip (TGS) supplied pre-cut to suit specific beam used
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Double beams - TETRiS Gap Strip (TGS) supplied pre-cut to suit specific beam used
Triple beams - TETRiS Gap Strip (TGS) supplied pre-cut to suit specific beam used
Block cut to suit - 440mm (max)
Gap Strip
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T300T300
Covering concrete blocks -TETRiS Gap Strip (TGS)supplied 600mm wide, cut to size on site
Irregular beam spacing - TETRiS Gap Strip (TGS) supplied 600mm wide, cut to size on site
No concrete block required (up to 299mm)
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Underfloor heating systems (supplied by other) An underfloor heating system can easily be integrated into the floor prior to applying the structural concrete floor finish.
Option 2Cover the TETRiS blocks with a D49 steel mesh, cable-tie the underfloor heating pipes to the mesh at the desired centres and cover with the structural concrete. Install the heating manifold at a later stage.
Lightweight partition walls not exceeding2 0.75kNm can be built anywhere off the
finished floor.
75mm
Lightweight non-load bearing concrete (1)blockpartition walls can be positioned
anywhere when built perpendicular to the beams.
Non-load bearing partitions
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Option 1Secure the underfloor heating pipes to the TETRiS blocks with ‘U’ anchors at the desired centres and cover with the structural concrete topping. Install the heating manifold at a later stage.
Lightweight non-load bearing concrete block(1)partition walls built parallel to the beams
MUST be constructed within a 75mm (each side on the centre line of the beam) zone directly above the floor beam(s).
100mm(max)
100mm(max)
Construction Details
Fig. 9
T600T600 T600T600
T600 T600 T600
75mm
T300/600 T300/600 T300/600 T300/600 T300/600
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Beams laid staggeredon 100mm sleeper wall
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Load bearing partitions
Beam ends butted on 200mm sleeper wall
T300/600 T300/600 T300/600 T300/600
200mm DPC100mm DPC
Physical PropertiesTETRiS insulation blocks are manufactured to the highest possible specification. Their physical properties are determined under strictly controlled laboratory conditions in accordance with the new harmonised European Standards.
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TETRiS blocks have excellent physical properties which will last the life of the building: Excellent thermal performance Very high compressive strength CFC & HCFC free Zero ODP Very low water absorption Closed-cell structure Zero capillary strength <5 Global warming potential (GWP)
Thermal Conduc�vity EN 12667 (W/mK)
Temperature range
Block length (mm)
OT - Overall thickness’ (mm)
Long term water absorp�onby immersion EN 12087
<75mm>90mm
Strength at 10% compressionEN 826 (kPa)
Strength at 2% compressionEN 1606 (kPa)
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Physical Properties
H - Height (mm)
W - width (mm)
UT - Upper Thickness (mm)
R - Rebate (mm)
300kPa
300kPa
300kPa
250kPa
125kPa
125kPa
125kPa
85kPa
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Environmental Creden�als
Third Party Accredita�on and Approvals
100%100%Recyclable
N� 10224EN 13164: 2012
Global
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Ozone
0 Depletion Potential
Accepted
NHBC warranty
Accepted
premierguarantee
LABCAccepted
Loadings
TETRiS blocks have a very high compressive strength and have been rigorously tested by LUCIDEON Laboratories. They can withstand a working uniform distributed load
2(UDL) of 4kN/m and a concentrated imposed load of 2.7kN 2(over an area of 0.05m ).
Architectural Assistance
FASTRACKA R C H I T E C T U R A L C A D D ATA B A S E S
CAD
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Further Information
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Architectural DrawingsArchitects and designers can quickly and easily insert the TETRiS flooring system into their drawings by downloading the specific FASTRACK files from the CAD Cellecta website: www.cellecta.co.uk.
Specification ClauseThe floor insulation shall be TETRiS insulation blocks manufactured by: Cellecta, Unit D Norman Close, Medway Valley Park, Strood, Rochester, Kent. ME2 2JUTelephone. 08456 71-71-74 Email. [email protected] concrete beams manufactured by:_______________________Tel.__________________
2To achieve a U-value of:_____W/m K
Fit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; further details available on line: www.cellecta.co.uk
Health and SafetyTETRiS is made from extruded polystyrene which is chemically inert and require no special treatment. Copies of COSHH data is available upon request.
Fire classificationCellecta extruded polystyrene insulation boards contain a fire retardant additive to inhibit accidental ignition. However, plastic foams are combustible and may burn rapidly if exposed to intense fire. Euroclass E in accordance with BS EN 13501
PackagingTETRiS is delivered to site shrink wrapped, on polystyrene bearers, in plot specific quantities.
Pic of stack of TETRiS
On-site handling & storage When storing TETRiS boards on site, it is important to protect them from long-term exposure to direct sunlight, otherwise surface degradation may occur. To reduce this, packs should be covered with a light-coloured sheeting. TETRiS are resistant to attack by mould and microbial growth.
ReferencesBuilding Regulations 2013 - Approved Document L1A & L1B: Conservation of Fuel and Power in Dwellings
Building Regulations 2013 - Approved Document L2A & L2B: Conservation of Fuel and Power in Buildings Other Than Dwellings
Building Regulations 2003 - Approved Document E: 2010 Edition: Resistance to the Passage of Sound
Scottish Building Standards 2013 - Section 5: Noise
Scottish Building Standards 2013 - Section 6: Energy
Building Research Establishment Document BR 262: 2002 ”Thermal Insulation: Avoiding Risks”
CIBSE Guide A: Environmental Design, Section A3: Thermal Properties of Building Structures
DEFRA DTLR - Limiting thermal bridging and air leakage: Robust construction details for dwellings and similar buildings
BRE: The Code For Sustainable Homes - Technical guide 2014
BS EN ISO 13370: 2007 - Thermal performance of buildings: heat transfer via the ground: Calculation Methods
BS 5250: 1989 - Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings
BS 6399: 1996:1 - Loading for buildings: Code of practice for dead and imposed loads
BS 8215: 1991 - Code of practice for design and installation of damp proof courses in masonry construction
NotesCellecta reserves the right to amend product specifications without prior notice. Colours shown are for illustration purposes. Product technical data stated is typical. The information included in this brochure is based on Cellecta’s experience and is believed to be reliable. The Green Guide rating and Code credits quoted are given as a guide and should be checked accordingly. U-values quoted and applications illustrated are typical and should not be taken as a basis for design.
Cellecta, as the manufacturer, has no control over the installation of its products. The purchaser should evaluate the product's suitability and is responsible for adhering to any laws or regulations in this respect, making the purchaser also liable for observing any third party rights.
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