Passive House
Passive house utilises a holistic view of construction and design principles to give you the best value and longevity while encompassing core sustainability principles through the overall increase in energy efficiency.
How does it benefit me?
In an ever-changing climate, it’s important that your home is designed to operate as efficiently as possible. With Perth experiencing long hot summers, ensuring your home or business is as energy efficient as possible can save you a huge amount of cash and discomfort, not to mention your health.
Why not get ahead of the game by utilising nature and science to ensure you are getting the most out of your home and sleep easy knowing you’re future proofing your home in a rapidly changing environment.
There are five key principles
to passive house:
1
Airtightness: Reducing cracks and gaps to dramatically increase the level of heat retention in the winter and encapsulating that precious cool air in the summer heat.
2
Thermal insulation: Proper insulation can make or break a house, so you want to do it right first time. At APL Construction, we’ve got you covered, and you can rest easy knowing that we have done the hard yards sourcing the best and most efficient insulation product available.
3
Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery
A bit of a mouthful to say but well worth the effort! Once installed, this unit is your own personal goalkeeper significantly reducing the amount of heat and cool air escaping your home.
But that’s not all it does. It will also filter the air coming into your home meaning you can breathe easy with a cleaner, healthier home. Excellent for a pandemic!
4
High performance windows:
Ever wondered why homes in the Northern Hemisphere are often warmer than ours in winter even though they experience such harsh winters? Glazing! Double or triple glazing in combination with thermally broken frames will significantly reduce the amount of heating required in winter.
That’s more cash in your pocket and who doesn’t love that?
5
Thermal Bridge Construction
Quality insulation includes proper forward planning to ensure that any penetration of the insulation is kept to an absolute minimum! Think of it as a blanket for your home.
There is going to be a lot less heat transfer the less holes in that blanket. Of course, it’s impossible to build a home and not have to make some penetrations in the insulation and that’s where our expert knowledge of the right materials to reduce the conduction of heat to ensure that those breaks in the insulation don’t lead to the loss of heat/cool air.
Extensions and Additions
Big or small, we’ve got you covered!
Our experienced team is here to provide a free, no-obligation quote.
Whether you’re clear on what you want or just exploring possibilities, we’ll guide you through your options and give you the space to make the best choice for you.
Building projects can be complex, from plans and permits to materials and regulations, but our qualified, experienced staff will make the process smoother and easier.
Take the stress out of building – give us a call for a no-obligation
discussion today
Why choose APL Construction:
- Fast, accurate quotes with an estimated project duration
- Being a local family-owned and operated business, our professionalism is second to none
- With experience on big and small builds, we know how to plan effectively and keep any inconvenience limited so you can get back to life and enjoy your new build as soon as possible
As an established leader
in home extensions and renovations, no job is too big or too small. We’ll utilize our substantial experience from all over the world to implement cutting edge best practices on your build.
Carpentry
Our commitment to high-quality craftsmanship, combined with our dedication to sourcing the best materials and techniques, ensures
that every build meets the highest standards.
Floorboards
We can supply and install all flooring styles. We are experienced working with everything from pre-finished, laminated to natural timber floorboards and offer a complete competitively priced service from start to finish
Roofing
We offer a complete installation service for new roofing as well as comprehensive restoration and repairs on your existing roof.
Doors
We supply and install almost any type of door from front doors through, sliding doors through to internal access doors and security doors. Whether it’s made of glass, wood or steel, we’ve got you covered.
Skirting
Our expert carpentry team offer an all-inclusive package including:
- Removal or reparation of old skirting
- Installation of new or matching skirting to ensure style consistency in your home.
Decking
We provide fully customised decking solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring seamless integration with your landscape for that stunning wow effect!
Garages and carports
We can custom-build to your plans or help you explore options for a prefabricated kit. If you choose a prefabricated kit, we’ll make sure you have everything needed to complete the job smoothly.
This includes leveraging our network of highly qualified, vetted tradesmen to ensure
quality at every step.
- Concrete slab
- Structural framing
- Brick laying
- Walls (external & internal)
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Gutters
- Doors & windows
Landscaping Services
At APL Construction, we offer an extensive range of landscaping services, making us your one-stop shop for all construction needs. Here are just some of the landscaping solutions
Additionally, we provide a range of earthworks including:
- Excavation
- Land shaping
- Timber, stone & steelwork
- Driveways
- Retaining walls
- Water features
- Decks
- Pergolas
- Dry-stone walls and more
