Thermal imaging report guide
This guide contains 6 main sections: Introduction: what is thermal…
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Moisture in new homes: a guide for occupants
Moisture balance Moisture is a part of life but needs…
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House building: a century of innovation
This guide, prepared for the NHBC Foundation by Studio Partington,…
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Windows – making it clear: energy, daylight and thermal comfort
This guide on window choice includes: 1. A review of…
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Modern methods of construction: views from the industry
Background and introduction Historical perspective and cyclical engagement with off-site…
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Full fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain
Background and results Since the 1980s, cavity wall insulation has…
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Part L 2014 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers – timber frame construction (for Wales)
This guide for timber frame construction is intended to help…
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Part L 2014 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers – masonry construction (for Wales)
This guide for masonry construction is intended to help house…
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Sound progress: a review of homeowner feedback on noise in new homes
This NHBC Foundation report examines feedback on noise in new…
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Cellulose-based building materials: use, performance and risk
Recent work on embodied energy has seen traditional cellulose-based materials…
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Fires in cavities in residential buildings: the performance of cavity barriers in external walls with combustible materials
Fires in timber-framed buildings are the subject of significant interest…
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Air movement and thermal performance report: an investigation into the effect of air movement on the thermal performance of domestic pitched roof constructions
Air movement and thermal performance report: an investigation into the…
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