Sustainability Factsheet 1: Modern Methods of Construction

Durox System, utilising thin joint blockwork, is a Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) that encompasses innovative house-building techniques combined with a durable, loadbearing structural form.

Sustainability Factsheet 2: Code for Sustainable Homes

The Code for Sustainable Homes, which will be mandatory for Government-funded housing schemes through English Partnerships and the Housing Corporation, will be advisory for the private sector. For Governmet-funded housing the scheme will come into effect in April 2007.

Sustainability Factsheet 3: Thermal insulation

This factsheet focuses on the changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the Building Regulations for England and Wales, which took effect from the 6th April 2006.

Sustainability Factsheet 4: Thermal mass benefits of Tarmac Topblock products

New research shows that conventional masonry houses can save a significant amount of energy over their lifetime compared to other construction methods.

Sustainability Factsheet 5: Tarmac Topblock Take Back Scheme

The Take Back Scheme is an environmentally friendly solution, provided by Tarmac Topblock in partnership with HIPPOWASTE™, to facilitate your on-site block waste management. Instead of throwing your blocks into a skip, you can now simply put your unwanted broken blocks into a HIPPOBAG™, which will then be collected and recycled.

View our dedicated online resource on the Code for Sustainable Homes

We have developed a dedicated online resource to help you find the right solution for you on the Code for Sustainable Homes. This includes:

 - Interactive online video seminar

 - Questions answered from our online seminar

Alternatively, Tarmac Topblock's technical team have been through some of their most frequently asked questions to give you a quick reference guide to the Code