Air Tightness Testing Example Low Carbon Box provide an overview of an air tightness testing example so you can see what to prepare for. The process is straightforward, but sometimes a bit of preparation before the test and care on site during the test can make a difference. Stage 1 – Information prior to the…
DetailsDoes your non domestic extension need an SBEM ? Does your non domestic extension need an SBEM? Check ouyt this simple checklist below to see. Part L2B checklist to see if an SBEM is required Refer to the list below from Section 4.2 of Approved Document Part L2B of the Building Regulations: Is your extension…
DetailsWhat is a U value? A U value is the measurement of heat loss (or heat flow) per m2 of surface area per 1 degrees C (Kelvin) temperature difference. The calculation measures the heat flow through a series of elements and includes internal and external resistance. An example is displayed below: In order to calculate…
DetailsThermal Bridge Details When carrying out a house design then to make it much easier for a SAP Calculation, it is really important to consider the Thermal Bridge Details. The default accredited details are now already incorporated into Part L 2013 so you really need to consider enhancements. The U value for a wall, roof…
DetailsHousing Development, Upper Caldecotte, Biggleswade – Code Level 5 Project Details 10 houses achieved a final rating of Code for Sustainable Homes level 5. Client – Grand Union Housing Architect – David Coles Architects Contractor – VE Parrott (Oakley) Ltd Key features The development at Upper Caldecotte, Biggleswade is on target to achieve Code level 5 with a number of features…
DetailsHousing Development, Breedon, Leicestershire Project Details 10 houses achieved a final rating of Code for Sustainable Homes level 3. Client – emh homes Project Manager – Ridge & Partners LLP (Leicester) Architect – Letts Wheeler Contractor – Lindum Construction Key features The development at Breedon, Leicestershire achieved Code level 3 with a number of features including…
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