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Going cold on concrete

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 253(7552) 17 June 1988, 89(1)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: Criticises manufacturers of lightweight concrete blocks for over-optimistic thermal performance claims. The blocks are used in cavity wall construction in new houses. Milton Keynes Development Corporation noticed inaccuracy in the figures during routine inspection of energy standards in new dwellings. Suggests that Milton Keynes is the only local authority which systematically checks dwelling design s for energy efficiency and requires unsatisfactory ones to be removed.
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Criticises manufacturers of lightweight concrete blocks for over-optimistic thermal performance claims. The blocks are used in cavity wall construction in new houses. Milton Keynes Development Corporation noticed inaccuracy in the figures during routine inspection of energy standards in new dwellings. Suggests that Milton Keynes is the only local authority which systematically checks dwelling design s for energy efficiency and requires unsatisfactory ones to be removed.