Maintenance
How to measure infiltration and air tightness
Part of establishing how well your home fares in terms of passive design is to establish how 'tight' it is. Learn more about how to test how much air leaks from your home.
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Insulation
Insulating for energy efficiency
Insulation can make a massive difference to how energy efficient your home is, but it isn't always as simple as stacking up layers of batts and reaping the savings. Find out how to insulate your home for high efficiency.
Insulation
Low-e glass
- Improves solar and thermal control
- Reduces UV transmission
- Relatively expensive
- Can reduce solar heat gain in winter
Floors
Steel frame subfloors
Steel can be used as an alternative to wood to create a sturdy beam and joist subfloor frame.
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