Aico's Loftcap reinstates air tightness

Aico has announced that Loftcap, designed to overcome thermal and vapour transmission to loft voids after the fitting of downlights into a ceiling, has been successfully pressure tested.

The pressure test is to the requirements of Building Regulations Approved Document C for internal air leakage in a building.

The successful Air Leakage Test was carried out by the independent body Chiltern International Fire in a plasterboard ceiling construction using a low-voltage eyeball downlight.

When tested at 2pa - the measurement used within Approved Document C for internal air leakage within a building - Loftcap created a perfect seal with zero air leakage, reinstating the air tightness of the ceiling to that prior to fitting downlights.

Apart from the benefits of helping with Building Regulations compliance, Loftcap can also make a contribution to reducing energy costs by helping to prevent heat loss and also to meet insurer's requirements by preventing damage to roof timbers.

Approved by the Lighting Association and NHBC, Loftcaps are quick and simple to install and maintenance free.

They are lightweight so they do not add any significant load to the ceiling but are rigid enough to allow loft insulation to be laid directly over them.

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