Reclaimed and recycled materials can be used in many parts of the house building process, as well as for external site works such as roads and landscaping features.
Products in the database on this site include:| Foundation/hardcore: |
Crushed concrete
Hardcore |
| Ground slabs: | Crushed concrete |
| External wall structure: |
Concrete blocks (lightweight)
Bricks Damp proof courses and membranes Building papers Timber frame sheathing Fascias and soffit boards |
| External wall covering: | Plastic wall cladding |
| Insulation: |
Cellulose insulation
Mineral wool insulation Mineral wool/plastic insulation boards |
| Internal wall structure: | Cellulose/gypsum boards |
| Internal wall covering: | Ceramic tiles |
| Ceilings: | |
| Roof structure: |
Re-used timber
Insulation boards Terra cotta goods |
| Roof covering: |
Slates
Tiles |
| Windows and frames: |
Re-used wood
Cavity closers and sill re-inforcements |
| Doors and frames: |
Re-used wood
Plastic |
| Internal fittings: |
Skirtings and architraves
Bath panels |
| Internal services : | Cable ducting |
| Floor structure: | |
| Floor covering: |
Carpet tiles
Carpet, tile and wooden floor underlay/ sound insulation Temporary floor protection Rubber and plastic tiles Ceramic wall tiles Entrance matting |
| Drainage systems: |
Plastic
Stainless steel |
| Exterior: |
Bollards
Safety surfaces Decking and piling Rainwater butts Fencing Grass re-inforcement Root protector |
| Roads: |
Hardcore
Recycled macadam Recycled road base Rubber/macadam drainage material |