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Construction Guides Terms of Service
Building Regulations and Other Guidance
Part A Structure
Part B Fire Safety Volume 2
Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture
Part D Materials and Workmanship
Part E Sound
Part F Ventilation
Part G Hygiene
Part H Drainage
Part J Heat Producing Appliances
Part K Stairs Guarding and Ladders
Part L Energy Conservation
Part M Access and Use Dwellings
Timber Frame Construction
Building Energy Ratings
Energy Efficiency
Air Leakage
Acceptable Construction Details
Irish Water Requirements for Dwellings
Radon
Typical Inspection Reports
Minimizing air leakage must be considered at 3 main stages of the building:
Design
Pre-construction
Construction
It is important that checklists and details are completed and assessed at these stages to ensure continuity and what has been designed as an effective system for minimizing air leakage is such. Something that must be remembered is that it is easier and more cost effective to design, coordinate, communicate, and quality control correctly to achieve a maximum air permeability of 7 m^3^/hm^2^ than to carry out remedial works after the construction is finished and the air permeability test has indicated a non-conformance.