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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
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
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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
Recent Projects
THE BRIEFWe were instructed to complete a Domestic Air Pressure Test on this new-build house in ShrewsburyThis was a test we conducted on ‘Sweetlake Meadow’ housing development which consists of over 250 new build houses and flatsThe required target for this property was ≤ 5 m³.h.m² @ 50paTHE PROCESSAfter reviewing drawings, on site testing was ready to
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