Thermal imaging surveys can identify many building defects such as missing or badly installed insulation. It can also find air leakage paths through the building envelope around areas such as leaky external doors and windows. It can also identify water ingress to walls, floors, roofs from water leaks and waterproofing failures due to bad detailing …
Thermal Imaging Surveys, Certified by APT Sound Testing in LondonFrom our Clapham office in Central London, we can carry out your Thermal Insulation Testing, professionally with our efficient experienced team of thermography engineers. We can provide an excellent service to the South East area from our Clapham base, covering many areas including, Central London, North …
In most cases a blower door system is used to measure the airtightness of residential and commercial buildings. The fan system can also be used to measure airflow between building zones, to test the air tightness of ductwork and plenums, and to help locate air leakage paths within the building envelope. Air tightness testing is performed by a blower …
Thermal imaging surveys are a great tool for identifying building defects in new or existing commercial building. They can pick issues within your building envelope, such as damaged or missing insulation, Thermal imaging inspections are useful for spotting leaks in pipes, and detecting moisture damage such as dampness in floors walls, and ceilings, and is often instructed …
APT Acoustic Design ServiceThe importance of good acoustic design and construction should not be underestimated. If a project fails its precompletion sound testing it may need costly remedial works to comply with Building Regulations Part E. On new build developments we offer comprehensive acoustic design via coordination with the lead consultant. We can also visit …
APT Sound Testing ServicesHere at APT Sound Testing we undertake sound testing on all types of residential buildings and commercial buildings. We also undertake sound testing on schools and buildings containing rooms for residential purposes. We provide provide UKAS accredited sound testing for London and the whole of the UK as required by Approved Document …
Sound Testing for Leasehold AgreementsOne of the main reasons for neighbour disputes is down to the fact that floor modifications may have taken place without the flat owner, first consulting his/her leasehold agreement. In many cases the lease agreement contains something similar to the following conditions: ‘If the tenant wants to change the floor construction …
Undertaking a thermographic survey can be one of the easiest and cost-effective ways to generate BREEAM credits. Thermographic surveys are now a feature of BREEAM the environmental assessment method and rating system for commercial and domestic buildings. We always work proactively with clients to ensure a successful outcome. BREEAM New Construction and BREEAM 2012 Domestic …
How Many Sound Tests Do I Need On My Project?Our clients often ask ‘how many sound tests do I need on my project’. Part E stipulated that one set of sound tests needs to be undertaken for every ten flats or houses, provided the construction system is the same. A set means that the test …
APT Sound Testing has been helping our clients with acoustic design on their projects for almost 15 years and sound insulation testing for almost 20 years. During this time we have gained a massive amount of experience in dealing with building acoustics on all types of new build and conversion projects throughout London and the …