We are planning a new build in southern Tas and thinking of incorporating phase change for thermal mass - possibly ceilings and some upper walls. Has anyone had any experience with this product, or similar?
What happens if the containing membrane is broken (eg accidentally pierced with nail, eaten by rodents, manufacturing fault)- does the solution leak through to the ceiling or cause other problems?
I assume if it is in the walls or ceiling it is placed directly behind the wall/ceiling surface?
Should it be placed near a wood heater? What about a bedroom that faces east and another that faces north - is it worth putting in here as well?
The house will be well wrapped with sealed membrane and insulation, double glazing with most windows facing north, on an insulated slab, plus a couple of stone features in side - stone fire surround and stone wall in sunroom.
Phasechange- BioPCM
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Roz
MemberPosted Monday 15 Aug 2016 @ 2:32:54 pm from IP # -
axess
MemberRoz,
I think Knauf has just released (in Australia) a plaster board product incorporating PCMs. It's called "Comfort board" and the details can be found here-
http://www.knaufplasterboard.com.au/comfortboard
I don't know anything about it though. Perhaps someone here has used it?
Posted Tuesday 16 Aug 2016 @ 8:52:22 am from IP # -
Roz
MemberI have just contacted an agent in Hobart, Brock Plaster who very recently added Knauf comfortboard to his list of products. Will be visiting his business tomorrow. Have been told it's around $120 per square meter! It had want to be good.......
Posted Monday 22 Aug 2016 @ 10:22:55 am from IP #
