Changing the use of a building almost certainly will mean that different building regs apply. Let us help you understand energy and insulation requirements.
When Does a Building Conversion Need a SAP Calculation and What are the Requirements?
Insulated Lintels
When you replace one of your windows with double glazing, why doesn’t the house fall down? This is because there is a lintel above the window that holds up the bricks. This lintel has to go right the way through
Building Your Own Home
Many people like to build their own houses. This is very attractive financially as the cost of land and materials can be a lot less than the cost of a finished house. Self building has become more difficult due to
Get a SAP Calculation Before You Build Anything
A customer asked me if they should get the SAP calculation completed before they started building. The answer is yes. You should have a SAP calculation while you are still at the planning stage before you start building-I would advise
LED Lights
The brightness of an electric light is measured in lumens. A 60 watt incandescent light bulb has a brightness of 800 lumens. The efficiency of an electric light is measured in lumens per watt. Incandescent light bulbs have an efficiency
Smart Heating Systems
The central heating in my shared house is controlled by a white plastic box on the wall. This winter it broke down. I spent several hours downloading the 20 page manual from the internet and reading it. So far I
Is Insulation Safe?
We’ve known about the kind of problems that happened at Grenfell Tower for years, so why has no one done anything about it? Some insulation companies have tried to do something about it, and much of the insulation used today
When Do House Extensions Need SAP Calculations?
One of the questions we are most frequently asked is ‘when do house extensions need SAP calculations?’ It is a source of great confusion to home owners and builders. Does any large extension need a SAP calculation? No. It depends
Full Fill Insulation on Sloping Roof
The traditional way to make a pitched roof is to have a waterproof layer under the tiles or slates to prevent water coming in from outside. If the layer is completely waterproof this causes problems with condensation. A 50 mm
What Do I Think of The Green Deal?
The idea of the Green Deal was that people would borrow money from their gas or electricity companies to insulate their house and replace their old central heating system and windows. This money would be paid back over 25 years