A Glossary of Terms for Smoke Shaft Testing Smoke shaft systems are critical to fire safety in high-rise buildings and a key part of a smoke control system; therefore, the shaft’s airtightness is paramount. However, different terminology can confuse the average person preparing for air testing of their smoke shaft. To clarify some common air-testing …
Guide to Smoke Shaft Air Testing for High-Rise Developments APT Sound Testing’s team of ATTMA Level 2 engineers carries out smoke shaft air testing using UKAS-calibrated equipment, with all testing undertaken in accordance with the latest applicable standards and guidance, including ATTMA TSL Issue 1, CIBSE TM23:2022, BS EN 13829 and BS EN 12101-2:2017. Read …
Air Tightness Testing: What You Need to Know A well-built property should be comfortable, energy efficient and able to keep unwanted air leakage under control. This is where air tightness testing plays an important role. At APT Sound Testing, we provide professional air tightness testing across the UK, working on everything from individual homes and …
Good Environmental Conditions for Thermal Imaging Surveys At APT Sound Testing, we have completed thousands of Level 3 Thermographic Surveys across London, the Home Counties and the South of England. Our thermal imaging surveys help clients identify heat loss, air leakage, moisture intrusion, insulation defects and other building performance issues. Although modern thermal imaging cameras …
Air Source Heat Pumps: Noise, Planning & How to Reduce It In areas with moderate climates, heat pumps can provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems such as gas boilers and conventional air conditioning. An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it into your …
Specialist Air Tightness Testing for COLO Data Centres & HAC Corridors APT provides specialist air tightness testing for data centres, including COLO suites, data halls, containment pods and Hot Aisle Containment (HAC) corridors. Our testing helps data centre operators verify containment performance, minimise unwanted airflow, maintain stable rack inlet temperatures and optimise cooling efficiency. As …
What Types of Sound Insulation Testing Are Needed on Flats? One question clients regularly ask is: “What types of sound insulation testing are needed for flats?” If you’re building a new block of flats or converting an existing property into separate dwellings, sound insulation testing is an important part of the Building Regulations process. Under …
Sound Testing When Replacing Carpet with Wooden Flooring Replacing carpet with wooden, laminate or engineered timber flooring is a popular home improvement project in apartment buildings and flats. However, switching from a soft floor covering to a hard floor finish can significantly affect a property’s acoustic performance. Many apartment leases include specific requirements for replacement …
How to Prepare for a BS8233 Noise Impact Assessment The accuracy of a BS8233 Noise Impact Assessment, also known as a BS8233 noise survey, depends heavily on how well you prepare the site before monitoring begins. BS8233:2014 requires noise measurements to reflect the existing noise environment. This means the site must be in suitable condition …
BREEAM Thermal Imaging Surveys: Thermographic Inspections At APT Sound Testing, we have been providing professional BREEAM thermal imaging surveys for more than 10 years. Our experienced team uses high-resolution thermal imaging equipment to identify issues with insulation continuity, thermal bridging and heat loss, helping clients meet BREEAM requirements and improve building performance. All of our …