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Information Paper 1/00 Airtightness in UK dwellings
Publication Year
2000
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Adequate ventilation is essential for the health and comfort of building occupants, but excessive ventilation leads to energy waste and sometimes discomfort. Often, the planned ventilation is augmented by unwanted infiltration through air leakage paths in the building envelope, this leads to the concept of build tight - ventilate right. Attention has focused on reducing unwanted infiltration by the review of Part L of the Building regulations, which will lead to reduced energy consumption in buildings to help meet Government targets for carbon dioxide emissions.
Document History
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Author
Stephen, R.
ISBN
9781860813559
Publisher Information
BRE
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