Ensuring homes are code-compliant, comfortable and energy-efficient throughout the year
Comprehensive, low cost, H1 compliance reports
- Including projected heating & cooling costs
- Get a clear picture of your home’s long-term running expenses
Our energy consultancy services ensure we build better homes, going beyond just meeting code.
Get in contact to find out how you can ensure the homes you designs are comfortable and energy-efficient throughout the year.
Get in contact to find out how you can ensure the homes you designs are comfortable and energy-efficient throughout the year.
Changes to the New Zealand Building Code’s acceptable H1/AS1 solution have created significant challenges for homeowners and designers.
Two critical issues have emerged in the wake of these alterations:
First, there’s considerable difficulty in accommodating R6.6 insulation in skillion roof spaces (a single sloping surface, usually at a steep angle), a requirement that has proven problematic for many builders.
Second, perhaps more concerning, is the increased summer overheating observed in homes built to schedule method insulation levels.
As reported in news articles, these problems have led to uncomfortable living conditions and unexpectedly high cooling costs. Homeowners across the country, particularly in areas like Auckland, are grappling with soaring energy bills as they struggle to maintain comfortable temperatures in their newly built homes.
This situation has highlighted the need for a more holistic approach to building design that considers winter insulation and summer comfort.
Exclusive Energy Consultant for Platinum Homes’ High-Performance range
At Reveal Building Consultants, we’ve recognised these challenges and developed a cutting-edge solution to address them. Leveraging advanced Speckel software, we offer comprehensive yet low cost H1 compliance reports and energy consultancy services.
Our goal is to ensure your home is not only code-compliant but also comfortable and energy-efficient throughout the year.
H1 Compliance and Comfort Assessment
Designed to thoroughly evaluate your proposed building design, utilising energy modelling to assess your home’s performance.
This assessment goes beyond mere compliance information; we analyse your building’s temperature profile, focusing on preventing summer overheating, a critical issue in today’s changing climate.
H1 Energy Consultancy Report
A comprehensive approach to achieving code compliance and enhanced comfort for those seeking more in-depth guidance.
We provide detailed strategies tailored to your specific project, addressing key elements such as insulation, window and glazing specifications, shading, and orientation.
Our experts consider how these factors interact to create a comfortable living environment year-round.
To get started, simply send us your plans and elevations. Our team will review your project and provide a customised quote for an H1 report tailored to your specific needs.
We understand that every building is unique and our personalised approach ensures you receive relevant, actionable advice for your situation.
A crucial aspect of our consultancy is assessing summer comfort and cooling demand. By analysing these factors, we can help you avoid the pitfalls of excessive heat gain that have plagued many recent builds.
Our reports include projected heating and cooling energy costs, giving you a clear picture of your home’s long-term running expenses.
By considering both winter warmth and summer comfort, our reports enable you to create a home that’s truly energy-efficient and pleasant to live in throughout the year.
This balanced approach not only ensures compliance with current building codes but also future-proofs your home against potential changes in climate and energy costs.
We’re committed to staying at the forefront of building science and energy efficiency. Our expertise is recognised industry-wide, as evidenced by our role as the exclusive Energy Consultant for Platinum Homes’ High-Performance range. This partnership shows our dedication to creating homes that represent the future of comfortable, energy-efficient living.
By choosing Reveal Building Consultants for your H1 compliance and energy efficiency needs, you’re not just meeting current standards – you’re investing in a home that will remain comfortable, efficient, and cost-effective for years to come.