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

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