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Dougo posted:
New house build - Passive House
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New house build - Passive House
Last first,¨The Passive House concept¨. Australia is already moving towards more sealed houses. The problem as I see it is that there seems to be little understanding of the reason…
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Dougo posted:
New house build - Passive House
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New house build - Passive House
OSB can be painted with casein paint (or sealer). This is permeable to moisture, but seals the air leaks. Lime wash would probably work too. The joints need to be…
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Dougo posted:
Pre wire for solar panels and Roof supporting solar panels.
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Pre wire for solar panels and Roof supporting solar panels.
Forgot to mention that if you are designing a new house, the best orientation for panels is facing East & West. Then generation starts early (breakfast) & ends later. If…
2 months2 months
Dougo posted:
Pre wire for solar panels and Roof supporting solar panels.
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Pre wire for solar panels and Roof supporting solar panels.
New member: I suggest not only wiring for the inverter, & running conduit for the solar panels (use HD Solar conduit!), but also run an extra, & seriously consider running…
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