11/09/2025
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slows down heat flow.. keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer โ๏ธโ๏ธ
In Passive Houses, insulation works hand in hand with airtight construction to create a continuous, highly insulated building envelope. This minimizes heat transfer and ensures consistent indoor temperatures, eliminating cold spots and drafts while reducing the need for active heating and cooling.
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๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐? Heat losses in winter are negligible, with interior surface temperatures close to the indoor air temperature, regardless of heating type. In warmer climates or summer months, insulation also provides protection against heat gain - especially when combined with effective shading and ventilation strategies.
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Different levels of insulation in PH, read here: https://passipedia.org/planning/thermal_protection/integrated_thermal_protection