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Information Paper 14/02 Dealing with poor sound insulation between new dwellings
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Current
Abstract
When a test demonstrates that the sound insulation between new dwelling-houses, flats or rooms for residential purposes does not meet the performance requirements of section 0 of Approved Document E, appropriate remedial treatment is needed. Describes how to rectify faults that can cause the sound insulation to be lower than typically expected. Its advice is intended for developers, builders, designers, and others concerned with rectifying defects that cause poor sound insulation.
Document History
This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
Author
Hopkins, C. and Seller, J.
ISBN
9781860815492
Publisher Information
BRE
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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