Complying with Stringent Air Test TargetsFor many residential dwellings the new air leakage rate will drop to 5m3/hr/m2, however if you only undertake air testing to a sample of dwellings then you need to better this target by 2m3/hr/m2 resulting in an air leakage rate of 3m3/hr/m2. This more stringent target, although difficult to achieve …
Sound Insulation Testing & ConsultancyWe offer a no nonsense professional proactive approach to acoustic design, onsite construction checks and pre-completion sound testing. Using our on-going, proactive approach we ensure clients receive professional advice every step of the way, with an on-going continual consideration of cost. The importance of undertaking design reviews and on site construction …
Designing Buildings to Pass Sound TestingFrom the very start of the design phase of a new building, it’s extremely important that careful consideration is given to the acoustic element the building. By getting us involved at the start of the design process we can undertake a comprehensive acoustic design reviews and on-going site surveys. We …
Posted on May 20, 2022 In the field of acoustics and sound insulation testing, there are a large number of terms and abbreviations can be quite hard to follow. To try and make this easier to understand, we have written the following list, which should help you to decipher the main terms and abbreviations relating to acoustics …
APT provides acoustic design and sound insulation testing and consultancy to help architects, developers and homeowners achieve the minimum requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations for new build and/or conversion projects. Sound transfer between walls in dwellings is a common problem and its often down to poor-quality construction – this is often down to the contractors …
Depending on the building certification standard you are wanting to achieve i.e., BREEAM, LEED and/or WELL certification, you may need to carry out an initial detailed assessment of air quality followed by ongoing long-term monitoring. Typical indoor air quality pollutants that require monitor range from volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) Formaldehyde to key gas indicators such …
Improving your Air Testing with Good Construction Detailing Air Testing is the simplest and most popular method used in the construction industry to confirm compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. The air test is simply a test of the building fabric integrity. Draughts and heat loss often occur wherever there is a hole …
At APT Sound Testing, we offer Airborne and Impact Sound Insulation Testing in accordance with Part E of the Building Regulations and, where required sound testing on Schools BB93 & BREEAM. Under Part E of Building Regulations, this is a requirement for new and converted dwellings where there is a separating partition wall or floor. …
How Many Air Tightness Tests do I need? The air tightness test can be carried out on a selection of dwellings/ building types – three units of each type or 50% of that type, whichever is fewer. It many cases it is necessary to test all plots, otherwise a 2m3/hr/m2 penalty must be applied to …
With the tightening of Building Regulations Part L later this year, it is now mandatory that air tightness testing is carried out to all new flats, houses and commercial buildings. Previously, it was possible to undertake testing to a just a sample of the units; however, this wasn’t deemed accurate and so the new regulations …