Airtight & Windtight Solutions for Energy-Efficient Homes

Ensuring that your building is airtight, windtight and well-ventilated significantly improves energy efficiency and reduces heating costs. These three elements work together as an inseparable trio, essential for meeting eco-building standards like Passive House. Airtight and windtight construction, combined with a solid ventilation strategy, creates healthier and more comfortable spaces by eliminating unwanted draughts and improving the effectiveness of thermal insulation.

For a fully airtight building, it's crucial to design and install a continuous seal between the internal fabric and the external envelope. This involves using specialised products like tapes, sealants, and pipe grommets to effectively seal all necessary openings in the structure.

Installing an airtight vapour control membrane greatly reduces the risk of interstitial condensation, which aids in preventing dampness, mould, and rot.

Achieving windtightness requires a similar degree of precision. Products like the Pro Clima Solitex Plus breathable roofing membrane offer excellent protection against strong winds and heavy rain, showcasing great water tightness and durability against nail tears and other types of damage.