The first drawing shows for our location of Coburg and a wall height of 3.9m, an eave of 1.1m gives us optimal winter heat gain (winter solstice line) / summer protection (summer solstice line).
The second drawing shows the extent of northern sun facing double-glazed doors and windows.
Unlike most Grand Designs builds, our double-glazing was delivered ontime soon after order. Next step was protecting the timber inside and out with a low VOC, anti-UV tint.
The second drawing shows the extent of northern sun facing double-glazed doors and windows.
Unlike most Grand Designs builds, our double-glazing was delivered ontime soon after order. Next step was protecting the timber inside and out with a low VOC, anti-UV tint.
After a lot of inconclusive research, our master builder contacted a well known pioneer of sustainable architecture who recommended Quantum timber treatments. Quantum is a Melbourne based company and produces a wide range of low VOC treatments which are readily available. I will be able to post better photos once the scaffolding is gone.
