TI-0808: Air Tightness Testing


Air Tightess Testing Technical Information Sheet

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Explanation of Part L requirements for air tightness testing of buildings, including:

  • What is air tightness testing?
  • Why is air tightness testing important?
  • The air tightness testing process
  • Part L air tightness regulatory requirements


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TI-0809: Achieving Air Tightness - In Buildings


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Guide to achiving air tightness within dwellings and non-dwellings, including:

  • Considerations
  • Common air leakage/infiltration path


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TI-0912: Acoustic Testing - Achieving Compliance


Acoustic Testing Technical Information Sheet

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Guide to achieving acoustic compliance for Approved Document E within new buildings and buildings formed by a material change of use, including:

  • Testing regime
  • Sound insulation testing process
  • Actions following a failed test
  • Construction types and common site issues


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TI-0805: Thermal Simulation, Certification and Energy Ratings


Thermal Simulation, Certification and Energy Ratings Technical Information Sheet

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Proving thermal performance of windows and doors to comply with Part L:

  • Requirements
  • Proving performance
  • Thermal simulation
  • Window Energy Ratings (and labels)
  • Verification and certification


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Secured By Design DVD


Secured By Design DVD

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Chiltern Dynamics has produced a 20 minute DVD explaining the Secured By Design test requirements for doors and windows.

The DVD covers:

  • Windows - BS 7950
  • Doorsets - PAS 23 and PAS 24


This DVD is available free of charge.

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TI-0806: Secured By Design - Doors and Windows


Secured By Design Technical Information Sheet

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Testing and certification of doors and windows to satisfy the requirements of the Police 'Secured By Design' initiative for social housing developments:

  • What is Secured By Design?
  • Testing requirements
  • Certification
  • Proving higher levels of security performance


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