Energy performance
Comfort starts inside the structure
Thanks to solid wood, KONTIO houses have excellent thermal insulation properties — airtightness was verified by VTT Technical Research Centre tests in Finland with an N50 result.
Energy savings protect natural resources
Targeted energy savings matter above all for protecting the environment. Start by considering your individual needs, then choose the right size and shape of home, floor plan, and take the building's orientation into account.
It's also wise to use materials that are energy-efficient and place minimal strain on the environment over their life cycle. Solid timber construction is exactly such a material, and a KONTIO timber home is exactly that kind of home.
A modern solid-timber home has excellent thermal insulation and is energy-efficient
Wood's natural insulating properties lower heating and maintenance costs. Wood doesn't store heat, so a space warms up very quickly — but on hot summer days, the interior stays pleasantly cool. When heating, the home warms through quickly, because only the air inside the rooms and the thin surface layer of wood need to be heated. Thanks to this natural building material, KONTIO homes maximise both comfort and energy efficiency. The airtightness of KONTIO homes has been verified in tests carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland, with an N50 airtightness result — an excellent outcome!
Although KONTIO homes are well sealed, residents can't say enough good things about the pleasant indoor climate. Wood can "breathe", which balances air humidity and keeps the climate inside a KONTIO home comfortable — something especially valued by allergy sufferers, people with respiratory issues, and of course anyone who wants to live in a healthy environment.
The whole house matters
Airtightness is extremely important, especially for a home's overall heat consumption. The building envelope consists of the roof, exterior walls (including windows and doors), and the floor or foundations. Every part of the house needs to be done right!
Exterior walls account for roughly 15% of total heat loss. Most heat escapes through the roof. That's why it's essential for the roof to be perfectly insulated with the right materials. Windows and exterior doors also play a significant role in overall heat loss.
What affects total energy consumption
Lifestyle can have a big impact on environmental footprint. Energy-efficient lighting, ventilation and heat recovery, off-peak electricity tariffs, solar power, heating, water heating and well-chosen appliances can all add up to further savings. Using more efficient household technology means a significant reduction in total energy consumption.
- structural airtightness
- n50 = 1.5
- wall heat transfer coefficient (W/m²K)
- U = 0.14
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