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Many existing dwellings are ventilated through infiltration rather than purposeful ventilation. Energy efficiency measures carried out on existing dwellings might reduce infiltration and cause the dwelling to become under-ventilated.
Part F of the Building Regulations 2010
Part F1(1) of the…
Over 2 days, 15 Guest speakers, 40 exhibitor representatives, 50 online delegates and 250 in person made the 2021 LABC conference one of the most successful ever. With the 2020 event being cancelled due to the covid pandemic this was the first time in more than 18 months that public service…
Achieving maximum thermal efficiency in a new build or refurbishment is often not as easy as it may seem on paper. As thermal bridging makes up approximately 25% of a building envelope’s heat loss, ensuring this is avoided is crucial. Thermal transmittance makes up a further 45%, with lack of…
The Government's consultation on the Future Homes Standard will help to move our homes towards being more energy efficient more quickly. Stuart Fairlie, Technical Director at Elmhurst Energy sheds more light on the details...
The UK target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050…
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E5 Ground Floor Junction with an External Wall E5MCPF16
This junction can account for up to 34% of heat loss through thermal bridging so it is important to ensure the materials specified in the detail are used and positioned exactly as detailed.
Attention to detail will ensure you meet Part L…
We’ve produced two documents providing guidance for insurers and contractors, as well as property owners on how to deal with the aftermath of a flood as far as the Building Regulations are concerned.
The documents are downloadable and cover key areas to focus on and steps to take while repairing…
LABC launched its independently verified quality management system earlier in January and 11 months later 186 local teams have joined the formal accreditation process.
Over three years in the making, the LABC Quality Management System is an independently audited approach to…
E10 Eaves (insulation at ceiling level) E10MCPF4
This junction can account for up to 11% of heat loss through thermal bridging and is a major cause of the growth of mould at the junction between wall and ceiling.
In this detail the registration number tells us it is detail number E10, that…
All eight members of the building control team at Swansea City Council have successfully passed LABC's Fire Safety Specialist validation, making them the first such team to get a 'full house'.
The rigorous assessment is independently verified by the Institution of Fire Engineers and a pass in…