Making Block and Brick Builds Airtight to Passive Standards | ATSPACE

How Do You Make a Passive House Airtight? In this video, Paul Whiffin from ATSPACE walks you through the detailed process of making a traditional brick and block build airtight to meet Passive House standards. Learn practical tips for sealing walls, floors, ceilings, service penetrations, joist hangers, and roof structures to achieve exceptional air tightness and energy efficiency. What This Video Covers: • Techniques to seal blockwork and cavity walls using membranes and airtight barriers • How to properly seal doors, thresholds, and window lintels • Using DPMs, liquid membranes, and Tescon Vana tape to prevent air leaks • Strategies for airtight service penetrations, soil pipes, and MVHR integration • Sealing joist hangers and roof structures to maintain continuous air barriers • Achieving low air change rates to meet Passive House certification standards Why This Matters: ✓ Ensures your property meets Passive House airtightness requirements ✓ Improves energy efficiency, reduces heat loss, and enhances indoor comfort ✓ Provides practical, step-by-step guidance for builders and energy assessors ✓ Supports achieving certified Passive House status for new builds or renovations ✓ Demonstrates the importance of meticulous attention to detail in construction