Tighthouse - ecoEVO design https://ecoevo.com.au Building Envelope Energy Efficiency Videos, focusing on passive house principles Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:08:39 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://ecoevo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/favicon-2.ico Tighthouse - ecoEVO design https://ecoevo.com.au 32 32 Detailing to get an air tight bottom plate. tightPLATE https://ecoevo.com.au/detailing-to-get-an-air-tight-bottom-plate-tightplate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=detailing-to-get-an-air-tight-bottom-plate-tightplate https://ecoevo.com.au/detailing-to-get-an-air-tight-bottom-plate-tightplate/#respond Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:08:39 +0000 https://ecoevo.com.au/?p=2639 The tightPLATE NCC Compliance The NCC sets out performance requirements to ensure buildings are constructed to resist moisture from the outside and rising from the ground. This includes provisions for weatherproofing and dampness to safeguard occupants and protect the building from damage. Detailing allows for accommodation of damp course for brick layers to easily lay […]

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NCC Compliance The NCC sets out performance requirements to ensure buildings are constructed to resist moisture from the outside and rising from the ground. This includes provisions for weatherproofing and dampness to safeguard occupants and protect the building from damage. Detailing allows for accommodation of damp course for brick layers to easily lay first floor bricks. Efficiency Matrix The Efficiency Matrix developed for residential bottom wall detailing seems to offer practical solutions for enhancing building performance while ensuring compliance with the NCC standards. Innovative Products tightPlate™: This product by Tighthouse.com.au aims to improve air tightness at the top of residential walls, which is crucial for maintaining energy efficiency and indoor air quality. High Tack Plus: Proctor’s air tight tape is designed to provide a robust seal for the building envelope, further enhancing air tightness and moisture management. These innovations can significantly contribute to achieving the required standards with minimal changes to existing construction practices. If you have any specific questions about these products or the NCC requirements, feel free to ask!  tightPLATE comes in 100mm and 150mm versions.

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The post Detailing to get an air tight bottom plate. tightPLATE appeared first on ecoEVO design.]]> https://ecoevo.com.au/detailing-to-get-an-air-tight-bottom-plate-tightplate/feed/ 0 tightBRIDGE and tightPLATE is here. https://ecoevo.com.au/tightbridge-and-tightplate-is-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tightbridge-and-tightplate-is-here https://ecoevo.com.au/tightbridge-and-tightplate-is-here/#respond Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:31:49 +0000 https://ecoevo.com.au/?p=2635 In this video, we explore how to address air tightness and moisture management requirements for the National Construction Code (NCC) in Australia with minimal changes. Discover the new Efficiency Matrix developed for residential top and bottom wall detailing, which includes innovative products from Tighthouse.com.au and Proctor’s game-changing High Tack Plus air tight tape. Key Highlights: […]

The post tightBRIDGE and tightPLATE is here. appeared first on ecoEVO design.]]> In this video, we explore how to address air tightness and moisture management requirements for the National Construction Code (NCC) in Australia with minimal changes. Discover the new Efficiency Matrix developed for residential top and bottom wall detailing, which includes innovative products from Tighthouse.com.au and Proctor’s game-changing High Tack Plus air tight tape. Key Highlights: NCC Compliance: Learn how to meet air tightness and moisture management standards with ease. Efficiency Matrix: Detailed insights into top and bottom wall detailing for residential buildings. Innovative Products: Introduction to two newly developed Australian-made products by Tighthouse.com.au: tightPlate™: A cutting-edge solution for enhancing air tightness at the top of residential walls. tightBRIDGE™: An advanced product designed to improve air tightness at the bottom detailing of residential walls. High Tack Plus: Explore Proctor’s revolutionary building envelope air tight tape. Join us as we delve into practical solutions that enhance your building’s performance while ensuring compliance with the latest standards. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates!

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