An airtight membrane is one of the most critical components in any passive house or other high-performance building. It helps to prevent heat loss and draughts, and to protect the building structure from internal moisture. Partel supply a range of airtight and wind-tight membranes, including three systems that are certified by the Passive House Institute (PHI) in the highest component class, Class phA.But why are high quality membranes so...

So-called ‘modular’ housing has been in the news a lot in recent years, with rapid-build factory-made homes mooted as a potential solution to housing shortages in both Ireland and the UK. Modular housing is just one so-called ‘modern method of construction’, or MMC, a catch all term for innovative and alternative ways of building new homes quickly, typically in a factory environment. So what exactly is MMC, and does it...

Passive House Accelerator returns with Building Performance Interactive, Season Two.The Building Performance Interactive (BPI) – Design it. Shape it. Build it. provides a series of interactive seminars, focused on a collaborative approach to modern methods of construction, and how offsite techniques can deliver a new generation of quality, low carbon, energy efficient homes. >> Watch Episode Three Now<< Season Two… The program developed in collaboration with Passive House Accelerator, provides an...

As this year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers and partners for your continued support throughout the year. We hope that our professional technical insight, consultations, and sustainable materials contribute to your success, and also to a better-built environment. Over the Christmas period, our office and warehouse will close on Friday 23rd of December and reopen on Tuesday 3rd...