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Airtightness in UK dwellings and the review of Approved Document L

By: Series: Building Engineer ; 75(1) January 2000, 24-26(3)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Discusses attempts by the government to reduce unwanted infiltration through air leakage in buildings. It is intended that the latest review of Part l of the Building Regulations will lead to reduced energy consumption in buildings and meet government targets for CO2 emissions. The article is intended to be of interest to those involved in the design, specification and regulatory control of new dwellings.

Discusses attempts by the government to reduce unwanted infiltration through air leakage in buildings. It is intended that the latest review of Part l of the Building Regulations will lead to reduced energy consumption in buildings and meet government targets for CO2 emissions. The article is intended to be of interest to those involved in the design, specification and regulatory control of new dwellings.