Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:04:18 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=138 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=138 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:18:10 +0100 Paul_B
So what would be the benefits / disadvantages?

Paul]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=292 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=292 Wed, 16 May 2007 19:32:59 +0100 Rachel https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=279 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=279 Sun, 13 May 2007 10:33:56 +0100 EdF https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=247 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=247 Tue, 01 May 2007 08:19:40 +0100 biffvernon http://ipcc-wg1.ucar.edu/wg1/wg1-report.html

For best ongoing analysis see RealClimate
http://www.realclimate.org/]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=278 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=278 Fri, 11 May 2007 23:34:06 +0100 Spike https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=275 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=275 Thu, 10 May 2007 21:13:44 +0100 Joatex https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=252 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=252 Thu, 03 May 2007 09:52:55 +0100 AT https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=263 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=263 Mon, 07 May 2007 18:55:31 +0100 SimpleE Zero stamp duty on carbon neutral homes - thats not going to cost very much is it !
No grants available because they are restructuring !
Biofuel will harm the planet.
Whats going on ? While I am more than happy to do my bit to combat CO2 emmissions I feel the increasing tax burden is just that and in no way reflects any 'green' credentials and just what are they spending the money raised on ?
Your thoughts please.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=264 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=264 Tue, 08 May 2007 00:31:29 +0100 jacky1011
Sustainability has become a popular issues, the government recognize its importance to create a better quality for life. Therefore various actions plans and strategies were develop in order to implement sustainability into real world practices.

Such as the sustainable code, sustainable procurement strategy etc
But does these plans successful? If not, what are the problems? What stops sustainability to be implemented ?

I would be appreciate if all of you take part in this discussion as I would hope to gain as many information as possible in a very short time due to time constraints.

I develope a questionnaire to be distribute. Who is interest to fill in please contact me and i will email to you.
JacquelineJoo797@hotmail.com

Million thanks for all who are willing to help me.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=243 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=243 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:06:52 +0100 Joatex
Mould is forming on the inner walls of a bathroom and a room adjacent a stone walled barn located in southern France. The barn walls are stone and approximate 2.5 feet thick but the bathroom and adjacent room have been formed from a larger room and a section of the outer original wall replaced with a 6 inch concrete block wall and windows. The exterior and interior finish over the concrete blocks is a portland cement screed No DPC was added under the new concrete blocks. Before the changes to the room there was no evidence of mould on the walls or on the adjacent floor

The tiled roof is sound as is the guttering. The terrain is largely sand and drainage should not be problem.

No natural or forced ventilation has been added. The barn living accommodation is occupied for a short time only in the summer, otherwise closed but the door to the rooms mentioned remains open. The absence of mould on the exterior surfaces of the concrete blocks suggest that the natural ventilation of an outer surface prevents mould growth

The problem is growth of mould on the inner cement screeded walls. In addition there is mould on that area of the room floor close to the outer wall. The bathroom floor has been remade with a DPC under a concrete floor and is 2 inches higher than the adjacent room, no mould on the floor but a little behind the loo.

The question is that of treatment.

Ventilation by air bricks would seem to be the first step but would only overcome the presumed higher RH of the two rooms Further ventilation by a fan may be necessary but for 50 weeks the barn is empty and energy expended to reduce mould would be out of proportion to the gain.

If the cement screed was removed from the concrete blocks and replaced with a lime mortar plaster and skimmed with lime mortar/silver sand would that allow the damp in the concrete blocks to be dissipated leaving the plastered surfaces dry enough to avoid mould ? Or would it be necessary to remove the concrete blocks and replace with original stone then face both sides with lime mortar screed ?

If it was just a matter of ventilation what type could reach a satisfactory surface moisture level ?

Comments if you please]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=265 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=265 Tue, 08 May 2007 10:50:54 +0100 mook Not sure how airtight I should be aiming for here?
The studs will be covered with foil backed plasterboard to provide a vapour barrier.

Also wondering what to do at window recesses these have wood panelling which slope towards the window (single glazed sash), not really enough room to insulate on top, but if its worthwhile I could maybe put some of that thin polystyrene backing on (warmcell?) then plasterboard over? Or maybe cork tiles?

I'm aware this isn't the 'greenest' solution but i'm hoping my efforts with insulating will reduce heating bills (its to be a cofeeshop/gallery)

Thanks]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=254 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=254 Thu, 03 May 2007 13:17:33 +0100 moogaloo
Any advice?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=255 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=255 Thu, 03 May 2007 13:27:36 +0100 portvalefanjosh https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=206 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=206 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:18:43 +0100 archie
What are your experiences of these assessment methods? Do you find them to be an invaluable element of the design process or are there shortcomings that leave you wondering if they are actually worthwhile? Is the Government backing the most suitable methods? What is the evidence that the buildings that perform well on these test are actually performing well in reality?

It would be excellent if anyone knows of any publications that have undertaken balanced but crtical analyses of these systems.

Anything at all that springs to mind will be well received. Many thanks!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=248 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=248 Tue, 01 May 2007 19:35:43 +0100 AT Could anyone share any advise or links, books,etc..
Does anyone know of articles or case studies of projects that could be used to discuss these ideas, or about projects where the technology have been misused and the architect then find themselves in hot water with misconduct charges flying around!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=262 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=262 Mon, 07 May 2007 16:34:38 +0100 moogaloo
I have 1930s 3 bed semi with a pitched roof tiled, felt and battened (do not want to reroof) and 100mm rafters. I think it will be a between and under rafter style and will need some kind of cavity and perhaps a breather membrane. But I don't actually know what I am talking about.

How much cavity should I have? Should I have breather membrane? Should I consider multifoil in the mix (don't hit me)? Are the required U value of 0.2 against the U Value of 0.16 of joist insulation for legitimate reasons or should I be shooting beyond 0.2?

Help me please :cry:]]>