HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION SYSTEM (HRVS)

The Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRVS) - 'ComfoAir 350' is manufactured by Zehnder (in Germany), imported into New Zealand by Fantech and is distributed by Carters. This is the second house in New Zeland to adopt this system. The 'Fantech' HRVS has been considered throughout the detailing for construction as can be seen in photographic record from the pouring of the concrete floor...

INSULATION

R4.0 'Pink Batts' fibreglass wool  insulation is placed between the roof framing throughout the house, with straps stapled to the timber framing to secure the blankets in place.strapped into position. Once this layer of insulation is installed, a layer of 'Intello' is fixed and taped to ensure airtightness.  Another layer of r2.2 Fibreglass...

WINDOWS

Double-glazed windows are being installed.  A presentation was made to a group in which the technology of the window was demonstrated.  More on the fabrication of the windows will be added shortly.  The following photographs show the 'ProtectoWrap' applied to the window openings prior to the installation of the window frames.  Once the window frames have been installed,...