July 26th, 2023
The Growing Risk of Summertime Overheating
It is no secret that our climate is getting warmer. 2022 was one of the six warmest years on record globally, and the warmest year on record for the UK. With 2023 expected…
Building Pathology.
August 18th, 2019
Moisture Balancing Act
A growing population, high property values, housing shortages, and increased occupation density have contributed to marked changes in the way we occupy homes in the UK. Alongside these changes other factors have impacted…
September 10th, 2018
Off – Mains Sewerage
Over a million properties across rural areas of the UK cannot connect to the main sewerage infrastructure and must use an alternative for foul drainage. There are various options for off-mains sewerage, although…
February 13th, 2018
Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems
Waste water heat recovery systems have had successful usage in the Netherlands for a number of years where they are fitted to more than 20% of new dwellings. They are relatively popular in the UK and are seen as a cost effective way of reaching the Building Regulations.
February 10th, 2018
What is MVHR?
Most MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery) systems are similar to the prototype unit shown in Photo 1. An insulated duct brings fresh air into one end of the unit. A filter helps to…
February 10th, 2018
Open Fireplaces and Chimneys
The number of chimneys/fireplaces affects the ventilation rate assumed in the SAP calculation and all open chimneys/fireplaces should be included in the open fireplace count . ‘No of open fireplaces’ is a straight…