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15th April – Approaching practical completion

Mar 27 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

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We are nearing practical completion at Passfield Drive, the works are now due to be completeted at the end of May. Work to the second floor bathroom is complete, window linings are near completion, the kitchen is being installed next week and the final coat of the external insulation render system was applied today. The [...]

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8th March – Window Installation

Mar 11 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

Taping the window internally ………..

The installation of the new triple-glazed Passivhaus windows at Passfield Drive is underway. Today, bere:architects visited site to watch one of the last windows being fitted – the precise work involved in fitting the windows can be observed in the photographs below. In preparation for the installation of the new window a timber support frame [...]

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Duct Routes and Internal Insulation

Mar 7 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

Last week it was requested that the contractor stop work on the installation of the HRV ducts and internal insulation. Although these aspects of the scheme have always been clearly denoted on the drawings, as the work began the Muhammads were immediately concerned that they would loose valuable space in their bedrooms and living rooms. The internal [...]

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7th March – Foundation Thermal Images

Mar 7 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

The picture below shows the trench around the property which is ready to be filled with external insulation. The thermal image shows significant heat loss from the foundations. The thermal image below shows a hotter area at the bottom of the trench, we are unsure where this heat is emanating from but suspect that it [...]

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7th March – Thermal imaging at Passfield Drive

Mar 7 2011 in Uncategorized by bere:architects

New Passivhaus triple glazed windows and doors have now been expertly fitted to the north elevation of 3 Passfield Drive (wall insulation will follow soon). The excellent thermal performance achieved by these windows and the draft-free fitting can be clearly seen in the thermal image of the north elevation below. Comparing the ground floor window [...]

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