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MVHR maintenance
MVHR maintenance is often overlooked and is more involved than most people realise and is critical to keeping the system low energy, quiet and long lasting. All installations really need a user guide, perhaps something like this (happy to forward file to anyone who...
MVHR is the best option, even in leaky buildings
The Passivhaus Trust have published an article dispelling the myth that mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) should only be installed in airtight properties and confirming anecdotal evidence that MVHR reduces energy consumption and improves air quality,...
Listed building deep retrofit – TOUR Sat 14th March
The tour of the lodge on Saturday was very well received with lots of interest in the Internorm HV350 windows with integral blinds for solar control which are a fantastic piece of kit. If you missed it and want to be on the tour once works are complete later in the...
AECB Brighton Group – 14 April
Another busy meeting last night. Next BSBM is Tuesday 14th April from 7pm at the Battle of Trafalgar, 34 Guildford Road, BN1 3LW. Please bring your ideas and projects along for an informal discussion! Everyone very welcome. Details
Listed building deep retrofit – TOUR Sat 14th March
The tour this Saturday (14th) has been extended to include the Listed Lodge itself, which has exemplar secondary glazing and MVHR. Checkout the blog so far. Booking essential through jim@jimmillerdesign.co.uk
AECB Brighton Group – 10 March
Just a reminder that it’s the regular AECB | BSBM meeting tonight, Tuesday 10th March from 7pm at the Battle of Trafalgar, 34 Guildford Road, BN1 3LW. Please do bring your ideas, drawings and projects for an informal discussion! Everyone very welcome. Details
Listed building deep retrofit – Studwork
In the basement the timber studwork is being installed which supports the wall coverings and services but also provides an additional mechanical restraint to the insulation (which has been fitted without mechanical fixings to reduce cold bridging and condensation...
Edwardian deep retrofit – Diathonite
The Diathonite Thermactive insulating plaster was applied to bare brickwork in 5 coats over 5 days totalling 100mm thick (by a plasterer in the same way as any plaster), the coving remade in plaster and then a specialist lime top coat applied. The wall is now...
Listed building deep retrofit – TOUR Sat 14th March
We're now about half way through the deep retrofit to the Listed Lodge to Passivhaus principles and it's a great opportunity to look at the construction before everything gets covered up. Above ground there’s a twin stud wall with a cellulose based breathable build...
AECB Brighton Group – 10 March
Another busy meeting last night. Next BSBM is Tuesday 10th March from 7pm at the Battle of Trafalgar, 34 Guildford Road, BN1 3LW. Please bring your ideas and projects along for an informal discussion! Everyone very welcome. Details
AECB Brighton Group – 11 Feb
Just a reminder that it’s the regular AECB | BSBM meeting romorrow night, Tuesday 11th Febraury from 7pm at the Battle of Trafalgar, 34 Guildford Road, BN1 3LW. Please do bring your ideas, drawings and projects for an informal discussion! Everyone very welcome....
Listed building deep retrofit – Build up
Above ground the rotunda walls are being formed with a twin wall timber studwork creating a 350mm wide cavity ready for insulating, and plywood lines for the windows Below ground in the basement the insulation is being bonded to the waterproofing membrane rather than...