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🏠 Every hole in a building envelope is an area of extreme complexity. It becomes an area where attention must be focused to ensure proper air sealing as these are sources of energy (heat) and air to escape.
Some are obvious, like doors and windows, and some you might not have thought about, like:
🛁 Bath vents
🧺 Dryer vents
🫖 Range hoods
💡 Lights
🚽 Plumbing stack hole
When it comes to a Passive House approach, we care about air infiltration a lot. These junctures are usually where most of our inefficiencies come into play. Therefore, we need to make sure we pay special attention to these areas to ensure that we can maintain an efficient and effective structure.
We don’t care just for the sake of being more efficient, but also because if not done correctly, air infiltration can lead to other future problems like condensation, warping, and other long-term effects that can damage a structure.
Check out our blog post for more information on how you can improve air infiltration hot spots in your home >> link in bio
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The Hastings Mesa House is a Colorado mountain haven with a 360-degree view of the San Juan ⛰️ on 40 acres. Due to the cold climate, the homeowners were concerned about preserving and maintaining comfort.
The wall assembly was designed with double-wall 2x4 framing to create a 12” deep wall cavity. It was filled with a blended system of blown foam and high-density infill (flash and fill), which brings the walls to R-58. Don`t miss the third photo for wall depth.
The house was designed with large Alpen windows on south and east-facing elevations to maximize daylight and solar gain while maximizing the 💚 views. It has an HRV system, which includes bathroom and kitchen returns and a recirculating range hood. BTB Construction and Consulting utilized Siga Fentrim to help with air sealing and put in a radiant floor heat.
Catch the full story on our website, Passive House Design Tested in Rugged Rocky Mountain Winters >> link in bio.
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We were onsite 👋 for this window delivery—seeing the start of the installation at this house in Boulder, CO. The folks from @advantagewoodwork delivered these beautiful Smartwin windows and custom doors from Kansas to make this residence airtight and energy-efficient.
It`s pretty cool how adding windows can really jazz up the vibe ⚡️ and momentum 🚀 of any building project.
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Considering the orientation to the sun is crucial when planning a building. Leveraging passive solar gains during winter is ideal, but effective shading is also needed in the summer. Excessive solar gains during summer can significantly impact the building`s energy efficiency. So, proper shading is essential for maintaining a cool and comfortable indoor environment.
DM us with any questions, and let`s get your strategy dialed in.
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🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Learning more about Passive House construction is a fabulous way to celebrate our planet and take steps toward treating it better.
Whether you are a homeowner or contractor looking to enter the Passive House space, having a base knowledge of the discipline is essential.
In that spirit, we want to provide some resources to help you know where to start your Passive House education. 🎓
Check out our blog for all the details >> link in bio
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Residents living in warm and humid regions highly value the CERV2 for its capacity to deliver cool, dehumidified fresh air to their homes.
The CERV2 offers a distinctive re-circulation mode that enhances comfort by providing supplementary conditioning when fresh air is not required. To ensure your family`s well-being, the CERV2 incorporates Humidity, CO2 and VOC (volatile organic compound) sensors that continually monitor indoor air quality, guaranteeing excellent air quality without any guesswork.
Reach out if you have questions; we would be happy to break down the details of the CERV2 and the CERV UV system.
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