Recent Projects
Navan, Co. Meath
Timberframe Supply and Erect of a New Dwelling in Navan, Co. Meath
Our Clients came to Kilbroney Timberframe expressing that they wanted a home that was extremely easy to heat and was approaching passive house standard.
This project began a few weeks ago and is currently ongoing.
Our clients have recently stated the following in regards to their thoughts on working with us here at Kilbroney Timber Frame:
” On receipt of planning we went out to tender to nine timber frame manufacturers, We clearly specified the U values required for walls, roofs, doors and windows as our intention was to attempt to build approaching Passive House standard.We received tenders from six, on analysis of the tenders we found Kilbroney to be the most competitive. More importantly the package they offered met the criteria that we had clearly set out. The basic timber frame was supplied and erected within the time specified.We continue to work with them on the insulation, air tightness doors and windows.
We are very pleased with the service we are receiving from Kilbroney, and highly recommend them. They are always available on the phone or on site to address any queries we may have. We look forward to working with them to a successful conclusion.”
Project Specification
Kilbroney Timberframe provided the following specification to meet our clients’ needs leaving them with a home that was at a highly passive house standard.
External wall Insulation
Insulated with 140mm Therm Rigid PIR Insulation Board between studs, 40mm Therm Rigid PIR insulation board on the face of studs. This provided ‘A’ rated wall with a U-value of 0.11wm²k
Internal Wall Insulation
Insulated with 100mm Earthwool with ecose between studs. Perimeter & Sound Insulation 25mm Therm Rigid PIR Insulation board at the first floor level, and Rockwool 150mm within the first floor.
Ceiling Insulation
Insulated with 150mm loft wool insulation fitted in between joist and 150mm loft wool on top of the joists. 40mm PIR rigid boards fitted below joists. Over all ceiling U-value 0.10 wm²k.
Airtight System
We used a metalized Reflective membrane on all are external walls and ceilings. By taping the over laps with metalized tape and sealing around doors and window with Siga Corvum window tape. Using these products and a high standard of workmanship we received a 1 in the buildings Airtight test.
Service batten
Once the airtight membrane is completed we fixed a 50mmx35m batten onto all the external walls and ceilings. This creates a service cavity. This means that no services (Wires or Pipes) need to past through the airtight membrane.
Sloped Roof
140mm Therm Rigid PIR Insulation Board between rafters and 40mm Therm Rigid PIR Insulation Board on the rafters. This provided ‘A’ rated wall with a U-value of 0.11wm²k
Other Features:
Solar Hot Water System