Thermal energy

Stanley, Kevin

Thermal energy - 2008 - Housebuilder 67(7) August 2008, 53-54(2) .

Discusses the need for new homes to be properly insulated. Presents different methods of insulating houses and the effectiveness of new materials and products. Shows how the obstacle of airtightness can be overcome to insulate houses efficiently. Explains that because the requirements set in Building Regulations part L become stricter, in accordance with the Code for sustainable buildings, it becomes much more difficult to meet them.


BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000 APPROVED DOCUMENT L1 (2002 EDITION)
DCLG CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES


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