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