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Overview of SBEM CalculationsSo – what are SBEM calculations? SBEM stands for ‘Simplified Building Energy Model’ and is the government’s method for calculating the energy performance of non-dwellings. These calculations are the commercial equivalent of SAP calculations.In England, Your SBEM Calculations Measure Four Criteria: Making sure the Building Emission Rate (BER) does not exceed the Target

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What Are SBEM Calculations?

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Why Your Conversion Needs SAP CalculationsL1B SAP calculations are required for all residential conversions to make sure your conversion complies with Part L (England & Wales). Section 6 (Scotland) or Part F1 (Northern Ireland) of the most recent version of The Building Regulations. SAP calculations are concerned with energy efficiency and are necessary to produce an

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SAP Calculations For Conversions

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Why Your New Build Needs SAP CalculationsL1A SAP calculations for new builds are required to make sure your building complies with Part L Building Regulations in England and Wales, or Section 6 in Scotland or Part F1 in Northern Ireland.  These calculations are concerned with energy efficiency. Most importantly, they are necessary to produce an Energy

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SAP Calculations For New Builds

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What Are SAP Calculations?So, what are SAP calculations? SAP stands for ‘Standard Assessment Procedure’ and is the government’s method for calculating the energy performance of dwellings.These calculations are only necessary for residential properties. In England, your SAP calculations measure two elements; the Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) and Dwelling Fabric Energy Efficiency (DFEE).The calculations determine a

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What Are SAP Calculations? The Ultimate Guide

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What Are Ventilation Calculations? Ventilation calculations will make sure that the air flow within your property is of a good standard. This includes testing intermittent and continuous extraction systems, as well as measuring the whole building’s standard ventilation rate. These tests will ensure that the indoor air quality of your residential new build homes is of

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Ventilation Calculations