Retrofit - ecoEVO design https://ecoevo.com.au Building Envelope Energy Efficiency Videos, focusing on passive house principles Tue, 02 May 2023 08:20:42 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://ecoevo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/favicon-2.ico Retrofit - ecoEVO design https://ecoevo.com.au 32 32 Leaking Ducted Heating Returns https://ecoevo.com.au/leaking-ducted-heating-returns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leaking-ducted-heating-returns https://ecoevo.com.au/leaking-ducted-heating-returns/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 08:20:42 +0000 https://ecoevo.com.au/?p=2513 Ducted heating systems use air ducts to distribute heated air throughout a building. The return air ducts are responsible for circulating the cool or heated air back to the air conditioning system to be re-conditioned. The return air ducts must be airtight to ensure the system operates efficiently and effectively. Several negative consequences can occur […]

The post Leaking Ducted Heating Returns appeared first on ecoEVO design.]]> Ducted heating systems use air ducts to distribute heated air throughout a building. The return air ducts are responsible for circulating the cool or heated air back to the air conditioning system to be re-conditioned. The return air ducts must be airtight to ensure the system operates efficiently and effectively. Several negative consequences can occur if the return air ducts are not airtight. Firstly, air leaks can cause the system to lose efficiency, as heated air escapes from the ducts before it can be circulated throughout the building. This can result in increased energy consumption and higher utility bills. Secondly, air-leaks can allow unfiltered air from the roof space to enter the system. This can lead to a buildup of dust and allergens in the ducts, which can be circulated throughout the building and cause health problems for occupants sensitive to these particles, especially asthmatics. Finally, air leaks can cause negative pressure within the building, leading to back-drafting of flues and chimneys. This can result in carbon monoxide and other dangerous combustion byproducts entering the building, posing severe health hazards. The return air plenums in wall cavities and ducts must be properly sealed and airtight to avoid these and other problems associated with air leaks in ducted heating systems. This can be achieved by using Air barrier tapes, XPS Board, caulk products and other sealing materials explicitly designed for use in ductwork mechanical systems.

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The post Leaking Ducted Heating Returns appeared first on ecoEVO design.]]> https://ecoevo.com.au/leaking-ducted-heating-returns/feed/ 1 APHI Point Lonsdale passive house home with style https://ecoevo.com.au/aphi-point-lonsdale-passive-house-home-with-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aphi-point-lonsdale-passive-house-home-with-style https://ecoevo.com.au/aphi-point-lonsdale-passive-house-home-with-style/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:32:03 +0000 https://ecoevo.com.au/?p=232 ecoEVO design Episode 10 APHI projects produce an amazing Passive House in Point Lonsdale, check it out, it is amazing. In this home, using building wraps, and a timber facade, the airtightness achieved is quite amazing.  There is also a passive house doggie door, which allows the dog to come and go as it pleases […]

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APHI projects produce an amazing Passive House in Point Lonsdale, check it out, it is amazing.

In this home, using building wraps, and a timber facade, the airtightness achieved is quite amazing.  There is also a passive house doggie door, which allows the dog to come and go as it pleases a brick feature wall and an exotic fireplace.  Dale went into a lot of effort in this project, and the level of airtightness it achieved is pretty amazing.

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