Air Tightness Testing Example
Low Carbon Box provide an overview of an air tightness testing example so you can see what to prepare...
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This project consisted of 13 new dwellings on the outskirts of Sharnbrook near Bedford. The client brief was to achieve Passivhaus Certification for each dwelling. The development consisted of 11 x houses and 2 x flats.
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Self Build House, Buckinghamshire
This project consisted of a new self-build house in a rural location within Buckinghamshire. The development brief was for a 400m2 2 storey house with flexible living. The scheme was to incorporate a number of sustainable features.
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Self Build House, Oxfordshire
This project consisted of anew self-build house in a rural location withinOxfordshire. The client wanted to develop a home with comfortable all year round temperatures and low running costs. The target was set to minimise carbon emissions by 25% with a fabric first approach (no renewable energy).
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Garthwaite Pavilion, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes
This project consisted of a new sports and community pavilion at Shenley Brook End in Milton Keynes. The development brief was to incorporate a community hall, changing rooms, kitchen and ancillary spaces. The scheme was to comply with Part L2A of the Building Regulations.
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Essex Eco House Air tightness...
Low Carbon Box were recently commissioned to carry out the Essex Eco House Air Tightness Test. The client an...
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Air Tightness Testing issues
Through our regular on site air tightness testing, we come across 4 main air tightness testing issues for failure:
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Passivhaus SIPs system air tightness...
Low Carbon Box are the Passivhaus Consultants on the 13 Passivhaus units development at Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. The Passivhaus SIPs system air tightness...
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Social Housing Scheme achieves Passivhaus...
The 2 houses at Kyme Road, Heckington social hosing scheme achieves Passivhaus certification. Low Carbon Box were the Passivhaus Certified Consultants...
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Condensation Risk in Barn Conversion...
A site visit last year to a friends recent barn conversion with a barrel roof highlighted the condensation risk...