Why Blown Insulation is the Best Choice When Building a Passive Home
A passive home is a house built to a very high energy efficiency standard. It is designed to maintain a steady, comfortable temperature inside with very little need for heating or cooling. These homes are carefully planned and built so they lose very little heat and manage moisture well.
To meet the Passive House standard, the design must include excellent insulation, airtight construction, high-performing windows, controlled ventilation and no thermal bridges. Insulation is one of the most important parts. Without the right insulation system, especially in the walls, a home will...