When specifying materials which become part of an external wall on buildings with a storey at least 11 m above ground level we must consider if they need to achieve class A2-s1,d0 or above.
Last year, England and Wales both introduced new building regulations that tightened the limiting air permeability for new buildings from 10 m3/hr.m2 to 8 m3/hr.m2, along with other key changes to how airtightness is regulated.
This article explains how ventilation reduces risks of disease transmission, summarizes guidelines to support schools to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission by
Fire safety should be a top priority when planning any type of construction. Greater emphasis on the structure and fire-resistant certified materials is important for
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A good level of airtightness of the building envelope is an essential element for its overall functioning, particularly in nZEB, Passive House projects. Partel building
All buildings that people spend a significant amount of time (houses, apartments, schools, building offices) should be ventilated by choosing a ventilation system that
Airtight Membranes & SD values Often referred to as airtight membranes know but should be classified as – Vapour Checks and Vapour Barriers. Before we discuss the
As the world battles with the crisis that is global warming, one way those of us in construction can help is by building more efficient low energy buildings. The corner
U/R-values are used to describe the thermal performance of building elements including floors, walls, windows, doors and roofs. This data is then used to calculate the
