Vulcan Timber Officially Accepted for Window Joinery in Passive Buildings

Passive House consultants, Sustainable Engineering,in correspondence with the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, have recently confirmed certain values for thermal conductivity for Vulcan timber.

This means homeowners and window manufacturers can now use Abodo Vulcan timber to create window joinery for Passive buildings.

Passive buildings will meet a number of rigorous standards, and they are often regulated using technology, so the house responds automatically to changing temperatures. Insulation is high-spec to avoid loss of energy through peripheries.

Often a high-level operable window will expel excess heat in the summer. In cooler weather, heat from solar gain and from the use of hot water and cooking is captured and recirculated. Solar panels adorn the roof and wide overhangs shield windows and doors from direct light and heat.

Airflow and moisture levels must be carefully managed for a home to be certified as Passive, which makes windows an important factor. Timberis a good insulator and, unlike aluminium, it does not require thermal breaks (insulation material used to prevent heat loss or moisture retention between the inside and outside of a window) making it an optimal choice for passive designs.