Passive Retro Fit Full Build – Whitegate

Passsive House Build

BER: B1

Engineers: Foundation & Design – Eoin O’Laoinsigh

Estimated Annual Running Costs € 1300 -1450 per year Note : – Running costs are for Space & Hot water heating and Running costs are subjective to variations in individual use.

Walls:

New Eco – Smart Insulated Panels, Dry Lined Wall Insulation used in certain locations – U Value – 0.15 W/m2degK 220 mm Eco Smart Panels using 220 mm High Performance Quilt Insulation, Air Tight layer, 62.5 mm Rigid Insulated plasterboard.

Existing

Insulation in situ with 50 mm Rigid Insulation Dry Lining to obtain SEAI Grant

Roof : New Flat of ceiling 300 mm Cellulose Insulation blown in – U Value – 0.15 W/m2degK

Sloped ceiling

220 mm High Performance Quilt Insulation with 50 mm Rigid Insulation underneath – U Value – 0.12 W/m2degK

Existing Flat of ceiling 450 mm Cellulose Insulation blown in – U Value – 0.12 W/m2degK – SEAI Grant application.

Insulation

Sloped ceiling Existing Insulation in situ with 50 mm Rigid Insulation underneath – approx U Value – 0.16 W/m2degK – SEAI Grant application.

Heating: 6.5 Kw Air to water Heat Pump with underfloor heating throughout and solid fuel stove

Renewables: 30 High Performance Solar Tubes – to obtain SEAI Grant – and 2 no. Wood Burning Stoves

Air Tightness: Air Tightness measures to Windows, Doors and at DPC/Floor level – to meet Building Regulations.

Windows: Munster Joinery Hardwood Double Glazed – U Value – 1.4 W/m2degK approx.

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