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Passive House Principles

There seems to be a gradual shift in interest towards homes and businesses that are more energy efficient. In order to achieve a high performance building there are a few principles to consider, both for new and existing builds. Passive House (passivhaus) principles are considered to have the most stringent rules for high performance buildings.…

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Overcoming Draughts

Air leaks around the home are the cause of the annoying draughts (drafts), which can create an uncomfortable space in your home. Draughts commonly enter into homes from windows and doors, even when they are closed. These inferior products allow; air, heat, sound, dust and dirt to easily pass inside. This occurs when the window…