Posted on:
08 January 2010
By: Chris Duffy
Chris Duffy, Specification Manager for SFS intec, provides an update on SFS intec’s new CPD seminar.
“As we all brace ourselves for the next changes to Part L of the Building Regulations which will take effect next next year, we have been busy preparing a new seminar to soothe the transition.
With RIBA accreditation, this new CPD seminar on Airtightness and Thermal Efficiency provides advice for architects and specifiers when designing building envelopes to meet the more stringent airtightness and energy efficiency requirements demanded by the new legislation.
Air leakage and ingress through the building envelope is recognised as a principle area of heat and energy loss. Airtightness will be a key factor in meeting the proposed 25% reduction in CO² levels suggested in the 2010 revision of Part L2 Building Regulations and specifiers have made it clear to us that they are eager to understand simple best practice.
The 1 hour seminar covers:
- The main points of energy loss with examples and case studies
- How this can be overcome in several different design details
- The major changes in the new Part L Regulations
- The future for energy efficient and air tight envelope design
- How control of airtightness through design and specification of purpose designed fasteners and sealants is the most effective method to meet the 2010 efficiency requirements
The Specification team has already been touring the country with the seminar and enjoyed 150 bookings in the first six months!
If you have any specific questions regarding the changes to Building Regulations or fasteners for roofing and cladding, please give the technical team a call on 0113 2085 500.
To find out where the seminar’s are taking place in your area, contact Claire Pearson on 0113 2085 500.