Advice
Why You Need Residential Air Pressure TestingResidential air pressure testing is required for all new build dwellings to make sure the building meets or exceeds the air permeability rating specified in the design stage SAP calculations. This is so the building complies with with Part L1A (England & Wales), Section 6 (Scotland) or Part F1 (Northern
Advice
Overview of Air Pressure TestingSo – what is air pressure testing? Air pressure testing calculates the air tightness of a building, known as its ‘air permeability’ or ‘leakage’ rate. Air leakage is air that escapes the building via uncontrolled means. Leakage can occur through gaps, holes or cracks in the fabric of the building. Excessive
Recent Projects
THE BRIEFUK Building Compliance completed a London Plan Energy Statement and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) Domestic Refurbishment Pre-AssessmentLocated in the London Borough of Merton, close to the tube station in an area of regenerationTo support a planning application for the addition of 3 floors on an existing two-storey commercial buildingAim of creating 5 new domestic
Recent Projects
THE BRIEFTom, one of our technicians, completed the L1B SAP Calculation for this proposed extension in Stevenage which had excessive glazing (>25% of the floor area) THE PROCESSUK Building Compliance assisted with the specification of the Glazing U-Value, Thermal Insulation and heating systemThis was to ensure that the notional dwelling was more efficient than the proposed
Recent Projects
THE BRIEFWe were tasked with carrying out SAP Calculations for this unique dwelling – The Water Tower at Long Meadow Farm, Burton Green, Kenilworth, WarwickshireThe tower sits on the edge of an orchard and has spectacular views across the Warwickshire countrysideEvery attempt has been made to preserve the original components of the water towerTHE PROCESSThe project also
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