Europe
Full
pro
clima
System
in
a
New
Passive
House
How was this project implemented?
Another Passive House has come to life in Christchurch! Owners Ali & Gary, and the great team at Ethos Homes, chose to utilise the full pro clima airtightness and weathertightness systems, featuring:
- SOLITEX EXTASANA®
- SOLITEX MENTO® 3000 and
- INTELLO® PLUS The design also includes triple-glazed windows, which have been causing quite a stir. Some call them overkill for New Zealand, while others think they’re the way to go. Have a read of owner Ali’s thoughts on the matter, and you be the judge.
This project is an impressive undertaking and we won’t be shy about making a big shout out to Peter Bielski and his dedicated Ethos Homes team, as well as Ali & Gary’s focus and commitment to building a certified Passive House.
Here’s to you all!
- Builder - Ethos Homes
Airtightness Systems
Vapour check and airtight membranes with humidity-variable diffusion resistance provide the best protection against moisture and mould-infested components. In combination with moisture-active wind-sealing membranes on the exterior, they significantly improve the protection of building components and facilitate a healthier, mould-free indoor environment.
Weathertightness Systems
The SOLITEX wind-sealing system makes building structures particularly energy-efficient and provides effective protection against damage to structures. These high-performance functional membranes are extremely open to diffusion, provide maximum watertightness against driving rain, and actively transport moisture to the outside.
Ideally, they should be combined with humidity-variable airtightness systems on the interior side of the insulation.
