Product category:
Insulation
News Release from: Saint-Gobain Isover UK | Subject: Isover houses
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 June 2008
Passive House owners to break-even
faster
The additional cost of building to Passive House standards can be recouped by the house-holder in just a couple of years according to the UK's insulation giant Saint-Gobain Isover.
Although some Passive Houses have already been built at prices typical of conventional housing, the high quality of the individual components means construction costs can typically be 5 to 8% higher than for standard houses (in Europe) However, as soon as on-going costs such as operation, maintenance and repair are considered, a Passive or Isover Multi-Comfort House will begin to pay for itself after only a few years
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 30 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Isover helps to insulate the O2
Acoustic and thermal insulation from Saint-Gobain Isover is helping to keep noise transference and heat loss to a minimum in the 02.
Isover launches revolutionary ductwork system
New ductwork system from Saint-Gobain Isover replaces the traditional sheet metal and insulation approach with rigid insulation boards but still meets thermal, fire and acoustic regulations.
Data in an Isover guide to planning and realising the multi-comfort building of the future shows energy costs for a Passive House can be 88% less than for a standard house and when it comes to total operating costs (energy + maintenance + repair), 83% less.
And with energy costs set to rise substantially over the new few years, Multi-Comfort Houses will be the low-cost alternatives for the future.
In addition, while they may be sustainable passively (by saving energy), they are also sustainable actively, from the start of construction, as about 30cm of solid brick or 105cm of concrete would be required to achieve the insulating effect of 1.5-2cm of sustainable glass wool insulation material.
"Built for the future - The Isover Multi-Comfort House" discusses the concept, advises on how to design and plan to it, and shows case studies of new-build and refurbished houses, apartments, offices and schools.
It also details the sustainability of mineral glass wool insulation.
The report is available from the website.
• Saint-Gobain Isover UK: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Buildingtalk email newsletter
• Buildingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
