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Over recent years, we’ve seen anoticeable increase in theamount of self-builders in theUK opting for pre-manufacturedhousing. And, since launching inthe UK market in 2006, sales of

HANSE HAUS homes have grown year on year.The company, based in Germany, delivers a newhome to the UK, every 28 days.So why are these pre-manufactured homes

proving so popular? Well, given that the mainconsiderations when choosing to build your ownhouse, are likely to be cost and time, and thateach / both of these are minimised, it’s easy to seewhy so many are going down this route. It’s notonly about fixed costs and building on schedulethough. A HANSE HAUS home is a trulyindividual one. Extremely versatile architects,coupled with state-of-the-art manufacturingtechnology, offers a flexible system wherebybespoke designs really can be achieved.

Exterior finish:“In general terms we’re prepared to manufactureand complete a project according to the client’spreferred standard. That includes building to anylevel of energy efficiency and also to almost anyexternal features requested”, said BrunoKleinheinz, technical consultant for HANSEHAUS.

The standard external look consists of a tripleconstruction:• 3mm reinforced STO plaster (waterproof level),• Fibreglass mesh• 2mm float synthetic STO render in a range ofdifferent colours.

It’s also possible to choose a brick / stonecladding (limited on weight), wood cladding or acavity and a real external brick / stone finish.“If you’re looking to build a Passivhaus though,

it’s preferable – although not vital – for it to have a

front porch, which is external to the rest of thehouse, acting a bit like an air lock and preventingexternal air from entering directly into the house.“In order to achieve the bespoke finish, the

HANSE HAUS build system employs the use ofvarious unique and innovative constructiontechniques, machinery and materials. We buildtimber frame houses and use precision-engineeredSIPs construction. Our system also utilisesnumerous independent components (layers, seals,flashings, foils, adhesives, materials, compounds,etc.) that form an integrated whole”, added Bruno.The HANSE HAUS system has been approved by

numerous European Institutes and has beenperforming and setting extremely high Standardsthroughout Europe for more than 80 years now.

Interior finish:“Almost any interior look is possible in a HANSEHAUS home because all of the internal walls areload bearing with vertical studs every 31.25 cm.

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It’s possible,therefore, to fixheavy kitchen units,for example, to thewalls. The vertical studs

are covered on both sideswith 8mm OSB boards and

12.5mm plasterboards. Thismeans that the walls don’t warp

or bend and are the perfect basesurface for any kind of coverage or

finish,” said Bianca Keil, HANSE HAUSarchitect.

Customised packages:HANSE HAUS offers three customised servicepackages: ‘Starter’, ‘System’ & ‘Turnkey’, tochoose from, which gives further flexibility orassistance, depending on individual needs. A‘Starter’ house gives a water and weather proofhouse for customers wishing to have a full do-it-yourself involvement. A ‘System’ house offers thecustomers some involvement internally while the‘Turnkey’ option includes everything down topaintwork and tiling, ready to move in.

Outstanding levels of energy efficiency:HANSE HAUS manufactures homes withextremely high levels of energy efficiency. Unlike

traditional builds, particular attention is paid tothe building envelope – the shell – to make sureit’s airtight, ensuring that no heat can leak outthrough joints or gaps. This means that HANSEHAUS homes achieve outstanding thermalinsulation and low space heating requirements.For example, requirements range from 60kW ofenergy per square metre of floor area, per annum,right down to just 15 kW Passiv standard. Thiscompares to a standard brick built property in theUK currently consuming around 240 kW/m2.

Cost effective:Whilst any Hanse Haus doesn’t cost the earth torun, it also doesn’t cost the earth to build.Although it always depends on the internal fit outand architectural design, the estimated cost of aTurnkey house is approximately £1300/sqm. Thisincludes floor covering, tiles for bathrooms, oakstairs, internal / external doors, all plasterservices finished, smoothed and covered,bathroom fixtures and taps, skirtings, internalwindow sills, electrical work, plumbing andheating. The estimated cost of a TurnkeyPassivhaus meanwhile is approximately£1400/sqm

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Helen & Richard Gurd chose HANSE HAUS for their new home,situated on their camping & caravan park, near Chard inSomerset. The house, which is modern yet with many traditionalfeatures, stands at one end of the quiet 8.5 acre woodland siteand has the site reception and shop attached to it.

The exterior walls are 25.7cm thick and comprise a mixtureof cream-coloured render and stonework on the outside, whichlends itself to the natural setting. The house has triple-glazedPVC windows with a foil, a pitched tiled roof and copperguttering.

“We watched the house being built in just six weeks. It allwent without a hitch and living in the house has been,altogether, superb. We’re delighted with the look of the houseboth inside and out,” said Richard Gurd.

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