Talk:The UK's first passivhaus leisure centre - Revision history

Editor at 08:12, 26 August 2024

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−	I think in terms of Passivhaus it isn't just the air tightness that helps guard against condensation and mould, it is the combination of: ~~High~~ insulation levels, reducing the internal surface temperatures differences, particularly of the triple glazed windows. Air tightness, preventing cold draughts and warm air leakage. And finally heat recovery which replaces stale moist air with drier fresh air, whilst retaining a high ~~portion~~ of the heat.	+	I think in terms of Passivhaus it isn't just the air tightness that helps guard against condensation and mould, it is the combination of: Super insulation levels, reducing the internal surface temperatures differences, particularly of the triple glazed windows. Air tightness, preventing cold draughts and warm air leakage. And finally high efficiency heat recovery which replaces stale moist air with drier fresh air, whilst retaining a high proportion of the heat.

−	To benefit from the higher efficiencies and reduced risks of condensation and mould, ideally one has all three. If one has not so good U-values, colder surfaces and colder window internal surfaces, along with not such a tight fabric, in particular drafts, there is a greater risk of condensation, likewise with ~~walls~~ and if over a prolonged period potentially mould. This will also though be very dependent on how the building is used, ie levels of cooking, drying and habits of opening windows.	+	To benefit from the higher efficiencies and reduced risks of condensation and mould, ideally one has all three. If one has not so good U-values, colder surfaces and colder window internal surfaces, along with not such a tight fabric, in particular drafts, there is a greater risk of condensation, likewise with wall performance and if persisting over a prolonged period potentially mould. This will also though be very dependent on how the building is used, ie the levels of cooking, drying, washing and the occupants' habits of opening windows.

−	It is worth noting also, that there is some evidence to suggest that thermal comfort is improved when all internal surfaces are a similar temperature ie humans notice the temperature differences, ie feeling a particularly cold patch may lead the heating being turned up throughout, because of sitting near a cold window surface, for example.	+	It is worth noting also, that there is some evidence to suggest that thermal comfort is improved when all internal surfaces are a similar temperature because humans notice the temperature differences, ie feeling a particularly cold patch may lead the heating being turned up throughout, because of sitting near a cold window surface, for example.

−	Certainly if one has heat recovery and recirculation of interior air, the risk of mould is significantly reduced in comparison to a building with none of the above (as it would be with daily natural ventilation). The level of air tightness will impact how much work that recirculation unit is doing (and electrical energy being used). In the same way that positive input ventilation can help mitigate moisture issues in older buildings (but without ~~the~~ heat recovery). It is worth visiting the UK Passivhaus Trust webpage for further guidance, but I hope that helps in the meantime.	+	Certainly if one has heat recovery and recirculation of interior air, the risk of mould is significantly reduced in comparison to a building with none of the above (as it would be with daily natural ventilation). The level of air tightness will impact how much work that recirculation unit is doing (and electrical energy being used). In the same way that positive input ventilation can help mitigate moisture issues in older buildings (but without heat recovery). It is worth visiting the UK Passivhaus Trust webpage for further guidance, but I hope that helps in the meantime.

Editor at 08:08, 26 August 2024

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	I think in terms of Passivhaus it isn't just the air tightness that helps guard against condensation and mould, it is the combination of: High insulation levels, reducing the internal surface temperatures differences, particularly of the triple glazed windows. Air tightness, preventing cold draughts and warm air leakage. And finally heat recovery which replaces stale moist air with drier fresh air, whilst retaining a high portion of the heat.		I think in terms of Passivhaus it isn't just the air tightness that helps guard against condensation and mould, it is the combination of: High insulation levels, reducing the internal surface temperatures differences, particularly of the triple glazed windows. Air tightness, preventing cold draughts and warm air leakage. And finally heat recovery which replaces stale moist air with drier fresh air, whilst retaining a high portion of the heat.

−	To benefit from the higher efficiencies and reduced risks of condensation and mould, ideally one has all three. If one has ~~lower~~ U-values, colder surfaces and colder window internal surfaces, along with ~~lower air tightness~~, in particular drafts there is a greater risk of condensation, likewise with walls and if over a prolonged period potentially mould.	+	To benefit from the higher efficiencies and reduced risks of condensation and mould, ideally one has all three. If one has not so good U-values, colder surfaces and colder window internal surfaces, along with not such a tight fabric, in particular drafts, there is a greater risk of condensation, likewise with walls and if over a prolonged period potentially mould. This will also though be very dependent on how the building is used, ie levels of cooking, drying and habits of opening windows.

−	It is worth noting also that there is some evidence to suggest that thermal comfort is improved when all internal surfaces are a similar temperature ie humans notice differences ~~such one might turning~~ heating up because of ~~the cold radiated from~~ a window surface for example.	+	It is worth noting also, that there is some evidence to suggest that thermal comfort is improved when all internal surfaces are a similar temperature ie humans notice the temperature differences, ie feeling a particularly cold patch may lead the heating being turned up throughout, because of sitting near a cold window surface, for example.

−	Certainly if one has heat recovery and recirculation of interior air the risk of mould is significantly reduced in comparison to a building with none of the above. The level of air tightness will impact how much work that unit is doing (~~this~~ energy being used). In the same way that positive input ventilation can help ~~combination~~ moisture issues in older buildings (but without the heat recovery). It is worth visiting the Passivhaus ~~trust~~ webpage for further guidance but I hope that helps in the meantime.	+	Certainly if one has heat recovery and recirculation of interior air, the risk of mould is significantly reduced in comparison to a building with none of the above (as it would be with daily natural ventilation). The level of air tightness will impact how much work that recirculation unit is doing (and electrical energy being used). In the same way that positive input ventilation can help mitigate moisture issues in older buildings (but without the heat recovery). It is worth visiting the UK Passivhaus Trust webpage for further guidance, but I hope that helps in the meantime.

Editor at 07:56, 25 August 2024

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		+	I think in terms of Passivhaus it isn't just the air tightness that helps guard against condensation and mould, it is the combination of: High insulation levels, reducing the internal surface temperatures differences, particularly of the triple glazed windows. Air tightness, preventing cold draughts and warm air leakage. And finally heat recovery which replaces stale moist air with drier fresh air, whilst retaining a high portion of the heat.
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		+	To benefit from the higher efficiencies and reduced risks of condensation and mould, ideally one has all three. If one has lower U-values, colder surfaces and colder window internal surfaces, along with lower air tightness, in particular drafts there is a greater risk of condensation, likewise with walls and if over a prolonged period potentially mould.
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		+	It is worth noting also that there is some evidence to suggest that thermal comfort is improved when all internal surfaces are a similar temperature ie humans notice differences such one might turning heating up because of the cold radiated from a window surface for example.
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		+	Certainly if one has heat recovery and recirculation of interior air the risk of mould is significantly reduced in comparison to a building with none of the above. The level of air tightness will impact how much work that unit is doing (this energy being used). In the same way that positive input ventilation can help combination moisture issues in older buildings (but without the heat recovery). It is worth visiting the Passivhaus trust webpage for further guidance but I hope that helps in the meantime.

Waggle at 14:07, 24 August 2024

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