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The case for insulating party cavity walls
Recognising that cavity walls are a source of heat loss, Nick Ralph from the Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association (MIMA) looks at the background...
The evolution of Party Walls
Masonry party walls have seen many changes over the years, driven by the need to improve acoustic performance, prevent thermal bypass and reduce the...
Thermal bridging: Confidence in accreditation
Addressing the thermal bypass and bridge dilemma can be difficult, especially when dealing with the bridging aspect. John Tebbit, Managing Director, Robust Details Ltd...
Schöck performance values independently verified by the OISD
As a leading specialist in the provision of advanced solutions for thermal energy structural insulation, Schöck demands extremely high product performance standards. The company...
Bridging the thermal gap
Understanding and mitigating for thermal bridging is an important aspect of an energy efficient building. Stuart Clark, Technical Manager at Energist UK addresses the...
The benefits of certification
Dave Hall, Technical Academy Manager at British Gypsum, explains how a combination of independent product certifications and high quality training can help specifiers achieve...
The importance of insulating school buildings
Tony Millichap, Technical Manager at Kingspan Insulation Ltd discusses the significance of insulating school buildings in line with building regulations.
With pupil numbers on the...
Retrofitting for a sustainable future
Mark Weaver, Sector Marketing Director for Retrofit for Saint-Gobain in the UK, explains the importance of retrofitting to reduce the energy consumption of the...
Is more training needed for asbestos workers?
Graham Warren, Manager at ACAD discusses the focus that is now placed on employers to ensure employees are competent to work with asbestos.
With the...
Retrofitting to the Next Level
Solid walled properties make up almost 30% of Britain’s housing stock and with many of these dwellings built long before limiting CO2 emissions became...
An overview of the latest changes to Approved Documents L
For domestic new build, Approved Document L1A (ADL1A) 2013 requires an aggregate uplift of 6% over 2010 standards, and for non-domestic new build, ADL2A...
Installing new standards in homes
National House-Building Council (NHBC) sheds light on the new research guidance on MVHR, and the new standard to improve future installations.
According to analysis, the...
BIM and all it embodies
Daniel Doran, Senior Consultant at BRE (Building Research Establishment) examines the impact and new opportunities BIM offers.
Approved Document D
Part D examines the potential of cavity wall insulation to release toxic fumes into a building. The Document stipulates that fumes should not penetrate...
Approved Document L1A
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes...
Approved Document L1B
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes...
Approved Document L2A
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes...
Approved Document L
Part L specifically refers to thermal efficiency standards and affects insulation and heat loss, aiming to improve the low-carbon efficiency of buildings. The changes listed...