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Overview of Sound Testing Requirements If you are undertaking a new development, you’re legally required to make sure the sound insulation design is adequate. The building is required to meet a certain standard of acoustic insulation by Part E (England & Wales) of The Building Regulations. However, there are differing targets that you’ll need to meet,
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Overview of Sound Insulation TestingIf you’re thinking “what is a sound insulation test?” we can help. Also known as acoustic insulation testing, sound insulation tests measure how much noise travels through a property’s walls, floors and ceilings to neighbours or adjoining buildings.Why Do I Need Sound Insulation Testing?Now we’ve covered ‘what is a sound insulation
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Why You Need Commercial Air Pressure TestingAir Pressure Testing For Non-Dwellings is required for all commercial new builds. This is to make sure the building meets or exceeds the air permeability rating specified in the design stage SBEM calculations, in compliance with with Part L2A (England & Wales), Section 6 (Scotland) or Part F1 (Northern
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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
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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
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