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?
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
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
SAP 2012 No Solar PV or Heat Pumps
SAPS4U believe in getting the job done within your budget. Not everyone building a house can afford to pay for solar panels and heat pumps and not everyone buying a house is used to such things. If you really want
Sunpipes
One of the major sources of heat loss is through windows and doors. A typical window or door has a U value of 1.60 (a good quality modern type) and that’s 5 times as much heat loss as a wall
Passing SAP in Areas off the Gas Grid
Buildings that are off the gas grid still have to conform to the same environmental standards as buildings anywhere else. This is a problem because the standards required by Part L 2013 are very strict and the efficiency of fuels
Water Penetration in Exposed Areas
Dampness can occur either from condensation within a building or water penetrating into the building, particularly in a wall. The way some insulated walls are made causes problems in areas where the wall is exposed to a lot of bad
What is a Delayed Start Stat?
There was an Energy Forum in the Civic Centre at Gateshead. One woman asked if she could save fuel by leaving the central heating on all day. She couldn’t save fuel by doing this but I can imagine her thinking
SAP 2012 – Your Problems Solved
On April 6th 2014 a new version of the regulations relating to Energy Efficiency of Buildings came into force in England. These regulations are Part L1A (new dwellings) and Part L2A (new industrial buildings.) A new version of SAP was