passive house

  1. M

    Timber Frame - Windows install correct detailing ?

    We’ve had a timber frame/brick skin extension built. We got triple glazed aluminium units as there’s a high proportion of glass to m2. My builder is planning on simply screwing them to the frame and foaming. I’m reading about fire rated cavity closers and insulation tape. Methods to prevent...
  2. elephant_94105

    Different block types for different leaves?

    Hi Everyone, Lay (French) man in England here. Im working on a house extension that I would like to be as energy efficient as possible/something as close to a passive house as possible. 2 leaves with 150 cavity, solid concrete slab floor, warm roof. Now, when it comes to blocks, here's the...
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