Low energy build underway at Inverin, Co. Galway

GreenTec Ecological Homes are to start construction on a sustainable low energy home at Inverin, Co. Galway. The RIAI Architects in charge of the project are Heffernan & Assoc, Barna, Co. Galway (web: www.haa.ie). 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
• 400 – 500mm Pumped  Cellulose Insulation on the flat 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