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CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS
As well as timber-framed walls being installed, block-layers are building reinforced Firth concrete-block walls on top of the concrete floor slab. (The concrete block walls are for structural intent rather than a PH consideration in this situation.) The concrete...
HOT WATER
Hot water is supplied to the house from an external heat pump, which is strapped to the structure for stability, to meet NZ seismic requirements. The STIEBEL ELTRON WWK 300A Heat Pump works through utilising the ambient air temperature (thermal energy) and...
PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY
Although they are not a necessary component for a Passive House, the Owner has chosen to install Photovoltaic energy production for the house. As seen in the 'Roof' page of this blog, Photovoltaic panels have been installed on the north face of the low pitched metal roof to provide...
MEMBRANE ROOF
The roof for the garage at the street end of the PH is a flat roof that will incorporate an insulating layer laid beneath the roofing membrane. The roofing membrame consists of a base-sheet layer of Nuraply 3PV-SA which is fixed over the insulation. This sheet is designed specifically...
RAINWATER COLLECTION
Rainwater is collected from the roof, via spouting / guttering which discharges into vertical downpipes that are run to storage tanks supplied by 'Marley'. 'Marley' diverters to prevent the ingress of debris that may be collected along the way, are fixed to outlets in the downpipe prior to...
METAL ROOF
The first section of roof has been laid to the rear section of the PH. HI RIB trough-section roofing by Steel and Tube has been used, laid over building paper. Structural steel frames are installed for the roof structure of the front section of the PH....
CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS
As well as timber-framed walls being installed, block-layers are building reinforced Firth concrete-block walls on top of the concrete floor slab. (The concrete block walls are for structural intent rather than a PH consideration in this situation.) The concrete...
HOT WATER
Hot water is supplied to the house from an external heat pump, which is strapped to the structure for stability, to meet NZ seismic requirements. The STIEBEL ELTRON WWK 300A Heat Pump works through utilising the ambient air temperature (thermal energy) and...

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"I'd like to thank Carters building supplies for supporting me in this project, with their vision to improve the quality of New Zealand homes which will directly impact on the health and comfort of kiwi's. Their foresight in introducing leading edge products into the market and linking together Academia and eco engineering experts has been invaluable in moving this project forward."

The PH1NZ Owner

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