Buch, Englisch, 33 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 73 g
Reihe: BR
(BR 448)
Buch, Englisch, 33 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 73 g
Reihe: BR
ISBN: 978-1-86081-578-2
Verlag: IHS BRE Press
This report is an outline guide to design, setting out the principles of providing an effective airtightness layer and advises on some common pitfalls which can reduce the performance of this layer. It addresses the increasing awareness of the importance of airtightness in commercial and public buildings and supports the requirements on airtightness specified in the Building Regulations. It covers: the causes of air infiltration and the benefits which 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.
Zielgruppe
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Glossary. Introduction. Part 1 Background principles. Part 2 Design principles. Part 3 Achieving airtightness. Part 4 Case studies: two new buildings. Appendix: ventilation requirements. Information.
