Greentec Eco Homes

New Passive House Starting in Corrandulla 15/05/2013

Admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:31:59 +0000

Corrandulla Passive House (Miles Sampson Architects)

New Site Started in Liscannor 10/02/2013

Admin — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:05:36 +0000

Liscannor Passive House, (Miles Sampson Architects)

New Site started in Letterard, Co. Galway 21/01/2013

Admin — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:50:09 +0000

GreenTec Ecological Homes are to start construction on a low energy home at Letterard, Co. Galway. The RIAI Architects in charge of the project are Mulcaire Heffernan, Barna, Co. Galway (web: www.mulcaireheffernan.com). Construction is now underway.

This Low Energy Home will consist of the following;

150mm floor insulation on standard raft foundation
250mm Pumped Cavity Wall Construction using Ancon Teplo Basalt non conducting wall ties
225mm Pumped Cellulose Insulation in rafters with 50mm sheeps wool insulation to service cavity
Intello Airtight Membrane with an expected air change result of 0.6 air changes per hour at 50pa
Triple Glazed Windows
Underfloor Heating upstairs and downstairs
Heat Recovery Ventilation

Certified Passive House Tradesperson 12/12/2012

Admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:30:10 +0000

Niall Dolan of GreenTec Ecological Homes is now a Certified Passive House Tradesperson approved by the Passivhaus Institut in Germany. The course and exam was held by Darren O Gorman of Target Zero Training in Portlaoise. A Passive House is a a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and ecological at the same time. Passive House is not a brand name, but a construction concept that can be applied by anyone and that has stood the test of practice.

0.37 Ach Passive House result for Inverin 19/11/2012

Admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:19:30 +0000

Latest Air test result for 250mm cavity house at Inverin 0.37 air changes at 50pa. AMPACK membrane and tapes were used and supplied by The Insulation Store

0.54 Ach Passive House result for Spiddal

Admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:38:29 +0000

Passive Standard House Spiddal

Latest Air test result for Spiddal Block Cavity House comes in at 0.54 air changes at 50pa. Pro Clima Intello membrane and tapes were used and supplied by Ecological Building Systems.

0.52 Ach Passive House result for Kinvara

Admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:11:30 +0000

Latest Air test result for Kinvara Timber Frame Passive House comes in at 0.52 air changes at 50pa. House is being built on behalf of QEhomes or Quality Eco Homes.com. Pro Clima DB+ membrane and tapes were used and supplied by Ecological Building Systems.

Air Tightness underway in Inverin and Spiddal

Admin — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:29:46 +0000

Spiddal

Pro Clima Airtight Membranes and Tapes are the chosen materials used in reaching a low result for Spiddal house. All materials are available from Ecological Building Systems. Air Testing will be done in coming weeks.

Inverin

Ampack Airtight Membranes and Tapes are the chosen materials used in reaching a low result for Inverin house. All materials are available from The Insulation Store. Air Testing will be done in coming weeks.

Passive Strip Foundation complete in Kinvara

Admin — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:46:29 +0000

Passive Traditional Strip Foundation

GreenTec Ecological Homes just completed the supply and fit of a passive traditional strip foundation developed by Miles Sampson Architects from QE Homes at a site near Kinvara, Co. Galway. This passive strip foundation is only available to QE Homes projects which design and build Timber frame kit homes nationwide. Also used in the foundation is 50% Ecocem Cement and insulation was supplied by Rockwool at clients request. Timber Frame to follow next week. See images below

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New site – Timber Frame Passive House in Kinvara

Admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:01:54 +0000

GreenTec Eco Homes are to start work in the coming days at a site in Kinvara, Co. Galway. The house is being built for QE Homes which are bringing a new standard of Kit Homes to the market. QE Homes were not involved directly in the design of this project but have been instructed to adopt their Timber Frame system. The project is typically based on being Formaldehyde Free. The Timber Frame is treated with a natural Borate salt and is constructed without using OSB and Plywood which typically contain formaldehyde in the glues. The walls consist of a product called Paneline and Panelvent, which are wood based products and are free from added formaldehyde glues. Internal finishes are all to consist of formaldehyde free products i.e. natural paints.

Specification on the Project

Ground Floor Insulated with Rockfloor Slabs in a cold bridge foundation system that sits formally on the ground U-value 0.15W/m2k
Wall Build up of 300mm thick thermally broken stud with cellulose insulation, External face to consist of Cement Render Board, Panelvent and internal face consists of Paneline racking board with service cavity U-value 0.13W/m2k.
Roof build up of 400mm thermally broken roof truss with cellulose insulation and service cavity U-value 0.13W/m2k
Airtightness level below 0.6 Ach
Heating will be from Marble Slab electric heaters.
Triple Glazed Alu-clad Unilux Windows.
Paul HRV Unit with Maico PVC Free Ducting
Biorock Non Electric Treatment Unit
Natural Paint Finish throughout
All Joinery product to be solid timer treated with a water based varnish including attic trapdoor.

Timber Frame Build-up