‘Air Leakage’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release TLX Gold is finalist at BRE INSITE 11 from Web Dynamics, which we summarised at the time by saying "TLX Gold multi-foil insulation from Web Dynamics has also been awarded a place in the Innovation Zone at INSITE 11, part of the Modern Built Environment KTN programme.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Designing new build basement waterproofing from John Newton and Co: "John Newton and Co explain the importance of the right design strategy for new build basement waterproofing.".

In September 2011, we covered the news from Glidevale - take a look at Reduce air leakage and improve thermal performance which says: "Glidevale loft traps are the simple solution to air leakage and compliance with new Building Regulations.".

Take a look also at the news release from ABC+D, Panel Systems looks at upgrading exteriors, as well as Duct System for whole house ventilation from Polypipe Ventilation, and Glidevale Protect FCM750 vapour permeable membrane from Glidevale.

Latest stories...

Curved roof is no problem for Walltite (August 2011)

Walltite CL100 spray foam insulation from BASF Polyurethanes, installed on the internal roof of a penthouse apartment in Hove, and helps meet requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

French doors with protection against flooding (July 2011)

New doors from Whitehouse Construction, a civil engineering company with specialist flood mitigation expertise, offer solution for UK homeowners who face a growing flood risk.

Low-loss plenums from Waterloo Air Products (July 2011)

New range of low-loss plenums launched by Waterloo Air Products will help reduce energy consumption.

Sika launches online sealant specification tool (June 2011)

Sika has launched an online specification tool designed to aid architects and contractors with facade joint sealant selection.

Glidevale ensures efficiency in social housing (June 2011)

Glidevale has delivered protective membranes for the Glasgow House scheme which showcases energy efficiency in future social housing design.

Walltite spray foam insulation reduces CO2 (June 2011)

VIDEO shows how Walltite cavity wall and spray foam insulation from BASF Polyurethane UK, can be applied to internal walls and roofs to form an airtight thermal eco-efficient solution.

Builder opts for Tremco illbruck i3 sealing system (May 2011)

A self-builder has adopted Tremco illbruck's i3 system to seal all openings in his oak frame property, which is under construction in the Buckinghamshire countryside.

Social housing is a national asset says Sika (May 2011)

Sika looks at the most cost-effective options available for the repair and maintenance of social housing in order to extend the life of these high rise concrete buildings.

Reduce air leakage and improve thermal performance

Glidevale loft traps are the simple solution to air leakage and compliance with new Building Regulations.
Air leakage training to meet new Part L

Chiltern Dynamics will stage a series of training days to explain the principles, process and practicalities of air leakage testing of buildings to meet revised Part L requirements.