BUILDING SCIENCES
CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Building Sciences is one of the pioneers of low air leakage buildings in the UK. Our unrivalled expertise in the design and construction of low air leakage buildings enables us to provide a comprehensive Consultancy Service for customers.

Our principle areas of expertise include: -

Heat

Thermal Performance, insulation continuity and effectiveness

Air

Components/enclosure/whole building air leakage

Moisture

Moisture ingress/egress condensation issues

Expert consultancy advice can be supplied in relation to: -

• Specification levels for air leakage/infiltration
• Compliance with Part L2 of the Building Regulations (England and Wales)
• Air permeability of various material types/assemblies
• Air permeability of assembly junctions
• Reviews of detailed envelope drawings and specifications in relation to achieving set leakage standards
• Site inspections during the building construction phase to ensure acceptable air barrier installation
• Detailed computer modelling to establish maximum natural air infiltration rates, and maximum annual energy usage, associated with set envelope leakage rates

For more information about the specialist Consultancy Services offered by Building Sciences please visit our website.