Airtightness in commercial and public buildings. 3rd edition

FB 35

BRE, 2011
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

FB

Abstract

Sets out the principles of providing effective airtightness within new buildings through the design process and identifies common areas where particular attention is needed during construction. Also covers managing the airtightness process from design through construction and airtightness compliance testing to handover. The third edition has been revised to include experience gained since the introduction of the requirements for airtightness testing within Building Regulations 2006 and 2010.

Author

Jaggs, M. and Scivyer, C.

History

Replaces - BRE Report 448 Airtightness in commercial and public buildings.

ISBN

9781848061743

Subjects

  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management
  • Airtightness
  • Building types
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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