Browse Forums Eco Living 1 Aug 10, 2008 8:25 am For everyone who is interested in energy efficiency and passive house building www.passivehouse.org.nz Re: Passive house 2Aug 10, 2008 11:15 am Thanks Windowexpert, that's an informative site. It's a shame that Australia is so far behind Europe in sustainability of housing . When I see what's being built in the vicinity I feel like wringing my hands . Black roofs, no eaves and tiny windows on the North side and a huge aircon unit on the roof.
The stuff about insulation on that page comes real handy, I'm just evaluating suppliers and asking around for the quotes. In my project I'm aiming for the passive house. That's why I'm fussing so much about windows. Chris My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying 0 4986 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7034 How good is Simeon?! Always taking time to help others out! Wish we were building in NSW and could work together. Thanks for all that you do! 7 6576 |