EBB Clay Board

Interior

Timber cladding is an external finish typically made from natural wood material that's used to cover and protect the exterior walls of a structure The main benefits of this material are:

.Sustainable Material: Timber is an eco-friendly material that's reusable, biodegradable, and renewable

.Insulator: Timber has unique insulating properties and can provide natural insulation to the exterior walls of a structure.

.Aesthetically Pleasing: Timber cladding adds visual interest, texture, and warmth to the exterior of a building.

.Durability: Timber cladding is predominantly long-lasting and can resist weather elements better than other materials like brick and concrete.

Due to it’s material properties, timber cladding is very suitable for use in a ‘Passivhaus’ standard building because of the following reasons:

•Timber has natural insulation qualities

•One crucial aspect of the Passivhaus standard is the reduction of heat loss and the avoidance of thermal bridges in the building envelope

Timber cladding provides a natural insulation barrier to the exterior walls, which can help establish a safer, more energy-efficient building

•Timber is also a renewable material as for every tree that is chopped down to source the timber, another tree can be planted so this makes it very sustainable.

Clay is a natural building material that is malleable when wet and becomes hard and sturdy when dried or fired It is suitable for use in a Passivhaus standard apartment block for the following reasons:

• Thermal mass: Like bricks, clay has a high thermal mass, absorbing heat and slowly releasing it back into the environment, making it energy-efficient.

• Sustainability: Clay is an eco-friendly building material that is long-lasting, recyclable, and has low embodied energy.

• Health benefits: Clay regulates humidity levels, reducing the level of harmful particles in the indoor environment, and increasing the quality of air.

• Sound insulation: Clay offers good sound insulation, dampening environmental noise and increasing comfort within the apartment block.

• Airtightness: Clay is airtight, preventing air infiltration, which maintains the quality of indoor air and ensures the retention of heat.