Addressing The Performance Gap Using Reflective Insulation

This CPD module shows how Building Regulation compliance of construction systems can be obtained. It goes beyond the tick box exercise by reflecting on how real life evidence based performance supports as-built performance of products within construction assemblies. There are a number of Regulations for insulation systems to proof Building Regulations Compliance, energy efficiency regulations (Part L) is the obvious one, but how do such products impact on fire performance (Part B), acoustic (Part E), sustainability, air quality (Part D) and resistance to moisture (Part C)? This CPD module aims at providing a 360° view on this topic outlining individual requirements, how compliance is achieved on paper, but also how products within construction systems can be trusted to achieve what they predict on site.

This CPD module aims at providing a 360° view on this topic outlining individual requirements and going into details on how compliance is achieved. It looks in particular detail on Part L and how to address the 31% uplift CO2 savings via a fabric first approach of highly energy efficient building envelopes focussing on U-values, Thermal Bridging and Airtightness, whereby the risk of unintended consequences is reduced by applying new procedures and overall increased on-site testing and photographic evidence to make sure that products installed as part of construction systems can be trusted to achieve what they predict on site.