Even allowing for some unkind winter weather, completion of the test cells is now in sight.
The cells are all insulated and lined, and cladding is well advanced. Cell 1 is clad in plywood while the brick veneer on Cell 2 is nearly complete, and is underway on Cell 3.
In preparation for cladding, the builders and researcher had to take specific care of the wrapping. The joints between layers of wrapping and any holes were taped to minimise unwanted ventilation.
Services and monitoring equipment is now being prepared.
Construction complete - August 1
The construction of three thermal performance test cells at the University of Tasmania's Launceston campus is now complete. Special thanks for this go to postgraduate student, Mark Dewsbury and the builder cb&m design pty ltd, for mobilising the subcontractor team and supervising work.
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Construction - July 11
All cells are now effectively complete. They are all insulated and lined and brickwork is finished. Final detailing is in progress with door trims, painting, and carpeting to come.
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Construction - June 26
Though three days were lost to rain, the frame for each building is in place, and the first cell has been wrapped.
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Construction is now under way
The test cells are being built by contracted local builders using standard building material and construction systems. Construction began in early June and is scheduled to be completed by mid-July.
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