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installation process, minimising the risk of air leakage that often plagues traditional timber frame structures. For fl ooring and roofi ng, a tongue and groove, load bearing OSB/3 panel can provide improved durability and slip resistance in all site conditions. Similar to airtight panels, it can be used as an airtight layer, contributing to sustainable building practices as well as reducing the energy consumption for heating. These cutting-edge solutions not only simplify construction but also ensure a certifi ed, proven approach to creating airtight building envelopes that will pave the way for low-carbon, energy-effi cient homes of the future.
A HOME FOR THE FUTURE Testament to the benefi ts of OSB with built-in vapour and air barrier properties is an exciting regeneration project in Cardiff. Lowfi eld Timber Frames specifi ed SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT panels alongside a their timber kits for a development of 12, two-bedroom houses in the Heath district of Cardiff.
Built to demanding Passivhaus standards, the homes offer improved health and wellbeing conditions for occupants whilst requiring very low levels of energy for space heating or cooling. Additionally, using timber frame for the
construction lowers the carbon footprint of the development.
One of the principal benefi ts of a
Passivhaus build is the signifi cant reduction in energy consumption during the operating life of the structure. This will ultimately lead to reduced energy costs, heating bills, and even lower carbon emissions for the planet.
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A KEY AREA WILL BE ADDRESSING THE THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND THE DESIGN OF A BUILDING’S ENVELOPE
Showcasing an impressive level of airtightness, the average air test result for the 12 homes in this development came in at below 0.5 ACH. Furthermore, a Larsen truss panel (a lightweight wall extension which creates extra wall space to house insulation) was also used in the project. It was 330 mm deep with the fi nished wall make-up being closer to 500 mm, allowing for thicker insulation. Timber frame construction offers housebuilders a clear advantage in meeting the stringent airtightness levels and energy effi ciency requirements of the Future Homes Standard. By utilising OSB that features integrated air barrier properties, timber frame manufacturers can deliver airtight, energy-effi cient building envelopes needed to comply with these new regulations and put us on a path to net zero.
Rebecca Goldsmith is product manager at MEDITE SMARTPLY
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