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Best heating systems in timber framed dwelling

  • 11-09-2020 8:08am
    #1
    El Gato De Negocios
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    Hi.

    We are going to build a timber framed house and have decided we are going to use The Timber Frame Company in Wexford and are likely going to go for the modular build incl windows and external doors.

    In relation to heating systems, what works best for these types of properties?

    Ive been doing some research and most folk are saying that 100% a mechanical heat ventilation recovery (MHVR) system should be included in an airtight home so we will definitely be going with that but what else would / should you include?

    We are completely inexperienced in this field so dont want to over egg the custard by including additional things that we dont really need but at the same time, we dont want to leave out something that would be beneficial long term.

    TIA.


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  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,565 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    El Gato De Negocios wrote: »
    Hi.

    We are going to build a timber framed house and have decided we are going to use The Timber Frame Company in Wexford and are likely going to go for the modular build incl windows and external doors.

    In relation to heating systems, what works best for these types of properties?

    Ive been doing some research and most folk are saying that 100% a mechanical heat ventilation recovery (MHVR) system should be included in an airtight home so we will definitely be going with that but what else would / should you include?

    We are completely inexperienced in this field so dont want to over egg the custard by including additional things that we dont really need but at the same time, we dont want to leave out something that would be beneficial long term.

    TIA.

    TF build is not modular build, in the traditional sense.

    You are going Timber Frame. It’s a proven, well known construction method.
    Ensure the TF company are registered on the NSAI list of approved designers and installers.

    Also, who is doing your preliminary Part L compliance? They should be shedding some
    Light on space heating based on area, volume etc


  • #3
    El Gato De Negocios
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,621 ✭✭✭El Gato De Negocios


    Gumbo wrote: »
    TF build is not modular build, in the traditional sense.

    You are going Timber Frame. It’s a proven, well known construction method.
    Ensure the TF company are registered on the NSAI list of approved designers and installers.

    Also, who is doing your preliminary Part L compliance? They should be shedding some
    Light on space heating based on area, volume etc

    Thanks for the response.

    The company we are going with have a modular option as part of what they offer and are also NSAI approved.

    https://www.ttfc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TTFC-Brochure-11_19.pdf

    We have engaged with a design and planning firm to look after the design of the property and ongoing inspections / certifications etc. They are a big enough company and do the design and planning of alot of new build estates, once off houses and commercial buildings so I would assume they would look after all that piece? Or do we need to get someone else involved?


  • #4
    Biker1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭Biker1


    You would be best served getting a registered BER assessor, independent of all other parties to provide a provisional BER to ensure compliance with Part L. Also they can best advise on your options for heating. Houses built to the current standards would not necessarily require a standard wet heating system and it would be worth your while to look into how Passive houses are heated.


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