...James Douglas Reviews the development of ground floor constructions. Explores the reasons for insulating the various types of ground floor constructions. Discusses the reasons for and methods of enhancing the thermal efficiency of floors. Shows that the earliest type of insulated floor was of lime...

...John Peter Roberts; A. Peyvandi; C.J. Hill Reports on a project to test and develop methods for improving the sound insulation of party floors in larger, older dwellings converted into flats. Investigates the effects on performance of poor workmanship during installation and gives some assessment...

... different types of insulations with their advantages and disadvantages. Concludes by outlining the recommended upgrading specification for a flat roof. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Building materials Construction industry Insulation Roofs Now that the idea has penetrated to most of the flat...

...Hilary Davies; Graham Wilmshurst Surveyors, who may be involved in specifying retro‐fitted cavity insulation, need to know the key factors which influence the potential risk of rain penetration. Proposes guidance for surveyors to undertake a low‐cost initial visual survey and desk study as a first...

...N.R. Jarman Describes some of the new techniques and materials developed over the last ten years in sound insulation. Discusses common problems in controlling external noise, intrusion, sound insulation between dwellings and in the office environment, and through particular construction weakness...

... to problems caused by the fitting of gas appliances. Details the procedure of an inspection survey, discussing insulation and fitting a liner. Suggests a 48‐hour period following completion of work before a fire is lit. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Chimneys Structural surveys Fire Insulation...

... redefines conventional timber frame and explores its environmental aspects. Timber Construction industry Green issues Environment Insulation © MCB UP Limited 1991 The ecowall timber frame system Geoff Pitts Geoff Pitts is Deputy ChiefArchitect of the Timber Research & Development...

... Insulation Damp Fire safety Installation Overcladding The new panacea? Hilary Davies BSc(Hons) PhD ARICS Dr Davies is Principal Lecturer within the School of Surveying of Thames Polytechnic. She is especially interested in rehabilitation of buildings, fire precautions and means of escape, and urban...

...A.J. Jones Outlines the requirements and methods of assessment of sound insulation in dwellings, as ordered by Part E of the Building Regulations 1985. Explores the origins of the performance standard and comments on the performance achieved in practice. Summarizes present proposals to increase...

...Peter S. Hazael Discusses the demand for higher thermal insulation in the light of new ideas about saving energy and government regulations to enforce these. Outlines the new requirements of the Energy Regulations of April 1990 and explains suggested methods of compliance. Explores the insulation...

... 1990 Insulation Heating/ventilation Advisory services A practical comment on condensation D. Balmer Donald Balmer, a surveyor based in West Bromwich, West Midlands, has much experience of the problem of condensation. He submitted this contribution in response to the paper 'Thermal...