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Achieving
airtightness - designing tight and building right
BRE periodically holds airtightness workshops all over the UK.
Intended for contractors and architects, the workshops discuss issues
such as the implications of the new regulations, airtightness testing
and methods of reducing air leakage.
Next event:
25 Jan 06 Radisson Marlborough Hotel, London
For more information, please contact Caroline McGill on 01923 664532,
email events@bre.co.uk,
or book online at www.bre.co.uk/events.
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Press releases
Airtightness in a nutshell
Designers and contractors need to know exactly what is required
of them under Part L2 of the Building Regulations, which came into
effect at the beginning of April 2002. BRE's guide Achieving airtightness
provides this information in a nutshell, describing clearly and succinctly
the key issues and the roles and responsibilities of the different
parties. Sections include: a brief explanation of what air leakage
is; essential steps to achieving airtightness; recommended air leakage
standards by building type; airtightness terminology; sources of additional
information and how BRE can help you to test for and achieve airtightness.
The guide is free and is available from BRE now. Call 01923 664500
for your copy or e-mail cowlinf@bre.co.uk.
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Publications
Airtightness in commercial and public buildings
This new report from BRE addresses the increasing awareness
of the importance of airtightness in commercial and public buildings.
It supports the requirements on airtightness as specified in Approved
Document L2 (2002 edition) of the Building Regulations. It is an outline
guide to design, setting out the principles of providing an effective
airtightness layer and advising on some common pitfalls. It covers:
• the mechanics that cause air infiltration and the benefits
that result from increasing the airtightness of a building
• how to design and specify for airtightness
• site practice for airtight construction and testing a building
to ensure that it meets the required standard.
The report costs £50 and is available from the BRE
Bookshop.
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