Building Envelope

If condensation occurs on a regular basis then this may give rise to mould growth, which is a potential health hazard. Sandberg can also advise on the selection of condensation-resistant materials and the use of proper venting or ventilation to avoid interstitial condensation problems.

Sandberg has extensive experience of all elements of the building envelope, and many of our staff are nationally recognised specialists in these fields. Our UKAS accredited laboratory services are extensively used for assessing the performance of facades and facade components.

As building owners, managers and ‘responsible persons’ under the RRO, how do you assess the fire safety of your building facade?

Many buildings have been overclad, and it is not always possible to visually establish the true nature and fire resistance of the underlying construction. Cladding can...

Sandberg provide a range of services relating to the thermal performance of the building envelope. These services are undertaken by Dr Richard Harris, who is a BFRC-certified analyst with 12 years experience of U-value calculation and condensation risk prediction for facade and roofing systems ranging form...

Sandberg are able to assist with establishing the overall performance of buildings to demonstrate compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. We are able to carry out SAP calculations to SAP 2001, to demonstrate the allowable trade-offs between the performance of different parts of the building envelope.

Sandberg offer training in the use of the ‘Therm’ finite element analysis software to undertake U-value and thermal bridging analyses. This training takes the form of a 1 day in-house seminar held at the client’s premises and includes...

Sandberg also offer infra-red thermographic surveys to demonstrate the proper construction of the building envelope, and to identify thermal/cold bridges. Thermographic surveys can also be used to identify water penetration and leakage problems, to check underfloor heating systems...

U-values are a measure of the heat loss through the building envelope. Sandberg are very experienced in both 2-d and 3-d analysis, on both small and large details. These analyses are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of British and European standards...

Building Envelope

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U-values and Bridging