Detail Library – New Details September 2022
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New Details

This latest set of details has been developed in collaboration with Ecological Building Systems. Airtightness is key to enhance thermal performance of our buildings and get us closer to our energy efficiency goals.

The following set explores key airtightness details to make sure important junctions are designed to achieve maximum airtightness.

There are some examples of the details below.

DL161 Timber frame wall airtightness section

DL161 Timber frame wall airtightness section 3d

DL167 Passivhaus window head detail airtightness section 3d

DL167 Passivhaus window head detail airtightness section

DL170 Passivhaus Eaves Detail Airtightness

DL170 Passivhaus Eaves Detail Airtightness 3d

Technical Study: Airtightness

Also over on the library we have published our latest article that looks at the importance of airtightness and answers some common questions. 

Click here to check out the guide!

 
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