If you have experienced excess noise from your neighbours above you, you will know the stress that accompanies of domestic noise pollution. On new properties the Building Regulations set out clear requirements for soundproofing, which can reduce – but not eradicate – excess noise through floors. Unfortunately, on old conversion properties, sound insulation wasn’t a …
Air leakage is a major issue for homeowners, especially in light of the rising heating and cooling costs across the UK and Europe. Air leakage can lead to higher energy consumption, higher carbon emissions and indoor air quality issues this is where air tightness testing can play its part. Air tightness testing is a technique …
APT Sound Testing – Our Air Tightness Testing Service Air tightness testing, also known as blower door testing, is the process of measuring the amount of air leakage from a building through the building envelope. To try and help our clients better understand and prepare for their air tightness testing, we have tried to explain and answer …
London is a massive city containing over 5 million properties. In this overcrowded environment it is essential that noise transference between properties in kept to an absolute minimum for the occupant’s wellbeing. We undertake UKAS accredited Part E sound throughout London. We have extensive knowledge regarding the way different materials and construction methods can influence …
An Electrical thermal imaging survey is a non-evasive and non-destructive procedure using infrared technology.Thermographic inspections are the only technique of work that is able to identify any electrical issues like the ones above, in a quick non-disruptive manor or to more precise safety standards. Not only is the thermal imaging fast and safe, it is …
Sound Insulation Testing TerminologyDevelopers and landlords may need to improve sound insulation over a wide range of houses and flats. This may be due to the fact they have just built a new development that requires sound insulation testing under Part E or as part of a general refurbishment program, i.e. changing houses into flats. …
Air tightness testing, also known as blower door testing, is the process of measuring the amount of air leakage from a building through the building envelope. To try and help our clients better understand and prepare for their air tightness testing, we have tried to explain and answer our customer’s most common questions. For more information on …
To try and help our clients better understand Sound Insulation Testing for Approved Documents E, we have collated the most common and questions (along with answers) clients have asked us over the last ten years. If you have further questions not contained within this article then please don’t hesitate to contact us. What is Sound …
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases that are given off by many indoor sources. Concentrations of most volatile organic compounds are higher in indoor air than outdoor air and can lead to health concerns. That’s why indoor air quality testing for AOVs is very important. What are VOCs and where do they come from?Formaldehyde, is …
If you fail the Part E sound testing, you will be required to carry out remedial works to ensure the development meets the relevant performance requirements of Approved Document E. If you fail the sound test there is no reason to panic as APT Sound Testing can advise you on a cost effective solution to …