Assessment of thermal performance of out-of-plane rooflights (Withdrawn)

Technical Document NTD02

National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, 2010
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Withdrawn, Document not available for download

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Technical Document

Abstract

Details how to calculate Ud-values for the developed area of the rooflight to be compliant with limits stated in Building Regulations. Includes details of how the surface area of out-of-plane rooflights should be measured but not how to calculate heat loss through a sample, or the calculation of true U-value.

History

Superseded by NTD 2.1 Assessment of thermal performance of out of plane rooflights (NARM, 2022). NARM Technical Document NTD 2 (2010).

Subjects

  • Windows and doors
  • Rooflights
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Energy efficiency/Energy Management
  • Thermal insulation
  • Lighting, natural

Publisher History

Developing standards and codes of practice in the provision of natural light in built environments, NARM represents UK designers and manufacturers of rooflights from polycarbonate domes and barrel vaults, to GRP factory rooflights and structural glass skylights and atria. Now known as The Rooflight Association.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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