What is Room Integrity Testing and do I need one?Room integrity testing is required wherever a gaseous fire suppression system is installed to a room within a building. A gaseous fire suppression system is a highly effective and proven way of protecting your building against a fire, however it is not effective if your protected …
Acoustic design and sound testing on conversions projects don’t need to be problematic. If you are currently managing the process of an office or house convert houses into flats or ‘Rooms for Residential Use’, then you need to pay attention to the acoustic design from the design stage of the project. Air Pressure Testing have …
Electrical Thermal Imaging Survey?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 …
The Importance of Airtightness Testing. Approved document L suggests that air permeability is the physical property used to measure the airtightness of the building fabric. The test measurement is defined as air leakage rate per hour per square metre of envelope (m3/hr/m2) area at a test reference pressure differential across the building envelope of 50 Pascal (50 N/m2). The design air …
Sound Testing Services for New Build DwellingsSound Insulation Testing became mandatory in England & Wales in 2003, when Approved Document E was updated. Approved Document E requires new and converted to achieve a reasonable level of sound insulation between dwellings. The simplest way to comply with the requirements of Approved Document E; is to have …
The 5 Simple Steps for a Planning Noise Assessment 1st Step – Baseline situation It will usually be necessary to have a full understanding of the existing noise levels in the vicinity of the receptor. This can be achieved by carrying out a planning noise survey of background or ambient noise levels over the period …
Thermal Imaging Surveys in Houses to Reduce Heat Loss. Our thermal imaging surveys can provide extremely useful information about the thermal performance of your property. We arrange thermal imaging survey on your home, or commercial buildings throughout England and Wales and we always strive to provide a fast and friendly cost-effective thermal inspection service. A …
Extra Costs Associated with Sound Test Failure If you have a new and/or conversion residential project you are usually required to undertake Sound Testing, this demonstrates that the performance of the party wall and floor partitions meet the standards as stipulated in Building Regulations Approved Document E. Unfortunately, many developers and builders often have to …
Thermal Imaging Surveys to Commercial BuildingsThermographic surveys are one of the best diagnostic tools for demonstrating where heat is being lost in your commercial building in London and the South East. Most of our customers are incredibly surprised at the amount of the sources of heat loss that we uncover on their buildings during …
BS8233 Noise Assessment GuidanceOne of the planning conditions for your new development states that you need to undertake a BS8233 noise survey; however, what is a noise assessment and how do I undertake one? Understanding your planning requirements when planning a residential project or development can be confusing. With various permissions and assessments available, …