Project Details:
56 new eco-friendly cabins at Glentress Forest
- Client: Forest Holidays
- Location: Peebles, Scotland
- Primary Flooring Material: 50mm Cemfloor C25 Flowing Screed
- Approximate Size: 205m3.
Introduction
This case study explores the development of 56 eco-friendly cabins by Forest Holidays in Glentress Forest, Peebles.
The project, part of an £18 million development, aims to enhance local tourism while prioritising environmental sustainability.
Challenges and Application
The primary challenge was selecting a suitable flooring solution. The client required a fast-drying, liquid screed to avoid the logistical difficulties associated with traditional sand/cement screed.
The solution was a 50mm Cemfloor C25 Flowing Screed, totalling
205m3. This innovative screed delivered by our TransMix truck offers several advantages:
- Eco-Friendly: Aligning with the project’s sustainability goals, Cemfloor C25 is known for its lower carbon footprint than traditional screeds.
- Efficiency: Its quick-drying properties meant faster project turnaround, which is crucial for meeting tight deadlines.
- Performance: Offering high thermal conductivity, it was ideal for the cabins, which were designed with energy efficiency in mind.
- Ease of Installation: The flowing nature of the screed from our
TransMix truck allows for quicker and more uniform installation, reducing labour costs and time.
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Conclusion
Cemfloor C25 Flowing Screed addressed the project’s unique challenges around environmental stewardship.
The project’s success demonstrates how we can fuse innovative building materials and techniques in eco-friendly tourism developments.
The project is expected to contribute approximately £2 million annually to the local economy.
“EnergyScreed has helped us overcome potential logistical hurdles every step of the way. Using its TransMix truck has significantly contributed to the
Forest Holidays
sustainable development of our cabins.”
