“But we like it outside”“I like to hear the birds”“I don't want to suffocate in my house”“The idea of air tightness makes me feel claustrophobic” These are common comments I...
From the outside, a VPM membrane is a VPM membrane is a VPM membrane right? They all look pretty much the same and the manufacturers tell you they do the...
NatHERS star ratings are deemed by the public and parts of the building industry to be a reliable way to put an energy rating on a house and make it...
One of the biggest issues with building an air tight building is the increased risk of moisture and mould. This can be easily mitigated (and allow you to keep all...
So what is the major difference between regular sarking and a high performance building wrap? The answer is vapour permeability. What is it? Vapour permeability is the rate at which vapour passes...
With the introduction off the NCC 2019 came one major change to how Energy Efficiency of buildings is measured. This change has the potential to negatively impact Owners and Builders...