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Advice
Thermal bridging and PSI values (heat loss values) are factored into SAP calculations and have a significant impact on Part L compliance.Thermal bridging relates to the heat lost within the joints of a building and quantifies the amount of heat that escapes (the PSI value). Thermal bridging is often accountable for 15-30% of the total
Recent Projects
THE BRIEFUK Building Compliance were appointed to undertake an Energy & Sustainability Statement to support a planning application in Leicester, followed by design stage SAP calculationsLocated in Leicester; this was for a proposed conversion of a factory into domestic units.THE PROCESSOur expert team outlined multiple options in order to meet the planning requirements with flexibility.
Recent Projects
THE BRIEFUK Building Compliance were appointed to undertake Air Tightness Testing and Sound Insulation Testing at a new build property in Bradford, YorkshireThe Sound Tests were Airborne Wall testsTo pass an Airborne test for conversion properties you must score 43db or higher Airborne tests measure the difference in sound levels between the receiver room and neighbouring walls
Recent Projects
THE BRIEFUK Building Compliance was instructed to undertake SAP Calculations, Water Efficiency Calculations, Background Ventilation Calculations and a TM59 Assessment on a new build dwelling near High Wycombe.THE PROCESSOnce the drawings had been reviewed, we proceeded with the on-site testing.In accordance with our rigorous air tightness and building sound testing protocols, all calibrated equipment was
Advice
Since its introduction in 2022, the Approved Document Part O has become an important aspect of the Building Regulations for newly constructed domestic properties. Simplified Method The default route to complianceLooks only at floor area, orientation, glazing area & openable area of glazingDemonstrates a simple pass or failCannot factor in mitigationsDynamic Thermal Model (CIBSE TM59)Alternative, more
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