Sentences with phrase «cavity wall construction»

An outline of the seminar content includes the history of single leaf masonry in Ireland; the importance of effective insulation; historical problems with single leaf masonry; single leaf versus cavity wall construction; advancements in single leaf masonry — ETICS; aircrete and solid masonry construction; and thin joint technology.

It built an argument that was supported throughout; focusing effectively on whether passivhaus standards can be met in the UK using traditional cavity wall construction.»

Not exact matches

The level of vapor control required on the interior side of framed walls with typical fibrous cavity insulation (fibreglass, rockwool, or cellulose) is determined based on DOE climate zone of construction (see climate map).

The construction of the home features specialized hurricane - resistant structural reinforcement and windows for coastal storm conditions, spray foam insulation in the wall cavities, rigid foam to eliminate thermal bridging, and a mix of fiber cement and cedar siding on the exterior for long term durability and low maintenance.

Green Building Store continues to fine tune passive house design and construction techniques with exacting attention to detail, as demonstrated by its latest superinsulated, stone - clad cavity wall house in West Yorkshire.

1 Oscar Baldry getting down to work in the old newsagent's shop; 2 laying Kingspan and Ecotherm insulation in the ground floor of the old shop; 3 first floor metal web joist detailing, with membrane behind the joists for airtightness; 4 ground floor walls feature 50 mm Xtratherm internal insulation; 5 this is followed inside by an Intello vapour control barrier and a further 25 mm Xtratherm; 6 the new timber frame first - floor twin - stud walls and roof rafters are of a fully breathable construction and full - filled with Warmcel cellulose insulation; 7 holes in the timber - frame where the Warmcel insulation was pumped in; 8 a pro clima Intello membrane on the inside of the first - floor walls and roof; 9 and finally, 50 mm Thermafleece (sheep wool) lined service cavity to the interior.

Secondly, the values are not specific to any construction type, even though the differences in psi - values for the same junction, between externally - insulated masonry, full - fill cavity wall and partial - fill cavity wall with internal insulation, can be very significant.

Radon can get into a home through cracks in solid floors, construction joints, cracks in walls, gaps in suspended floors, gaps around service pipes, cavities inside walls and even the water supply.