If you are thinking about having an extension, a swimming pool, incorporating a basement in your new build, you’ll be pleased to hear that there are new building blocks now available in Spain through S.B.Styro-Build company. It is a new, limited company, fully registered in Spain and offers precision moulded Insulated Concrete Formwork building blocks which can be used in all types of construction.

Jamie and Claire Waldon, centred in Cacin, Granada, saw these ICF blocks at the NEC in Birmingham and were impressed with their potential, especially fior inland areas where there is a need to insulate properties. The blocks have been featured on Grand Design and can be seen on BBC 1’s Living in Spain in January.

So, what are the advantages of choosing ICF blocks over other traditional materials. First of all, as the name implies, it is ‘formwork’ so it has design flexibility. Secondly, they incorporate superb insulation so your heating costs are much reduced. Thirdly, they are economical and provide a fast-build option. How they are built is by putting the polystyrene in place, forming the mould, which is then filled with concrete. Once built, they can be rendered with acrylic outside or with plasterboard inside, to finish.

These flexible ICF blocks, which pass all the relevant UK and Spain safety standards, are suitable for all kinds of construction work whether it is for a garage, swimming pool, a new house or an extension. You can build up too or into a slope or even make a basement while digging the foundations for your new build.

S.B.StyroBuild are already involved in extensions and a new semi-detached house. As Jamie says, "I just can’t imagine any reason why people would not choose ICF blocks; they provide insulation and are economical." Furthermore, after completing your shell, it is easy to put in all the cables and pipes necessary for utilities.

For a fast, economic option which provides design flexibility and great insulation, choose SB StyroBuild for all your building work. Call Jamie or Claire on 958363207 and they will arrange to meet up to discuss your project.