How to Test Sound Insulation for Your Home or Office
Do you want to know how to test sound insulation for homes or offices? Read on to find out! Do you live or work in an area where there’s a…
Explanation of Acoustic and Sound Insulation Testing Terms
In the field of acoustics and sound insulation testing, there are a large number of terms and abbreviations can be quite hard to follow. To try and make this easier…
A Site Visit to Carry Out BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing
So, what is involved in a site visit to Carry Out BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing? In this air quality article, we look at a recent visit to carry an…
Air Quality Testing for VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
We often undertake Indoor VOC testing for BREEAM; however, what does the term VOC stand for? VOC means “volatile organic compounds.” These gases are released from numerous products and building…
Indoor Air Quality Testing for Extra BREEAM Credits
BREEAM provides extra credits through improving indoor air quality. There are five credits available in this section, sitting within the Health and Wellbeing category. This is split into two areas:…
Air Tightness Testing Checklist for Commercial Buildings
Before our engineers arrive on site to undertake the commercial air tightness test, please ensure you have sent us the design air permeability figure and been through the checklist below,…
Air Tightness Testing Checklist for Residential Dwellings
Before our engineers arrive on site to undertake the air tightness test, please ensure you have sent us the design air permeability figure and been through the checklist below, this…
Smoke Leakage Surveys to Pass Air Tightness Testing
This article explains the use of combined air tightness testing and smoke surveys to pass air tightness testing, by identifying the air leakage paths in the external fabric of houses…
Have you failed your Air Tightness Test?
On previous projects were our clients buildings have failed the air tightness test, we have used combined air tightness testing and smoke surveys to record the air leakage paths. On…
Is Air Tightness Testing Mandatory on all new Buildings
From June 2022 all new dwellings and commercial buildings will need air tightness testing. Gone are the days when many (not all) builders can bodge a couple of houses to…
Our Air Tightness Testing Procedure
Our Air Tightness Testing Procedure Client’s often ask how we undertake the onsite air tightness testing. The air tightness test is undertaken in-line with Part L and the ATTMA standard.…
What is Air Tightness Testing or Blower Door Testing?
What is Air Tightness Testing or Blower Door Testing? An airtightness test is a whole building test that measures how easy it is for air to leak through a building…
Sound Testing and Acoustic Design for Lease Conditions
Sound Testing and Acoustic Design for Lease Conditions Are you changing from carpet to hard floor finishes in you apartment? If you are changing a carpet floor finish to wooden…
Improving Sound Insulation in Party Floors
Improving Sound Insulation in Party Floors Customers often ask us how they can improve the sound insulation performance of their party floors. We have undertaken hundreds of acoustic design reviews…
Improving Party Wall Soundproofing to Pass Sound Testing
Improving Party Wall Soundproofing to Pass Sound Testing We often get asked by our clients how they can improve the party wall sound proofing (or sound insulation) to pass party…
Sound Proofing – Adding Resilience to Walls
Sound Proofing – Adding Resilience to Walls To ensure you provide the best sound proofing solution possible, you need to incorporate a layer of resilience to anything you add to…
What Types of Sound Insulation Testing is Needed on Flats?
What Types of Sound Insulation Testing is Needed on Flats? There are two types of sound tests that are required for flats to comply with Approved Document E; they are:…
IMPROVING SOUND INSULATION IN DWELLINGS
Improving Sound Insulation in Dwellings In many cases residents often hear noises such as raised voices, laughter, or loud music. If you have adequate sound insulation you should not normally be able…
The Optimal Weather Conditions for Thermal Imaging Surveys
The Optimal Weather Conditions for Thermal Imaging Surveys There are a few things to consider when undertaking a thermal imaging surveys. One of the most important items is that there…
How Much Does an Electrical Thermal Imaging Survey Cost?
How much does an electrical thermal imaging survey cost? This is a very common question; however, its not always simple to answer as depends on numerous factors. When we sit…
What Types of Electrical Equipment Require Thermal Imaging Inspections?
Electrical thermal Imaging inspections, makes it possible to identify electrical defects such as loose connections and over loaded circuits (one of the most common causes of electrical fires in buildings)…
Electrical Thermographic Surveys in London
Are you looking for electrical thermographic surveys to your critical assets? requirements? APT provide a professional service to all clients who require inspection of their equipment and machinery. We can…
Roadmap to a Successful Thermal Imaging Inspection
Why choose us to undertake your thermal imaging inspection service ? We have many years’ experience in all aspects of engineering, construction, maintenance, management, and professional survey work and all…
Air Leakage Paths Found During Thermal Imaging Surveys
Air infiltration can be a huge problem in new build and existing buildings. Excess draughts can lead result in an unpleasant environment for building occupiers throughout winter and summer. On…