October 27, 2017

What is Asbestos and Why is it Dangerous?

Asbestos is a synthetic, fibrous material of a blue, green, brown or white colour that has for many years been used in buildings and premises for fire retardant purposes. Being a very effective way to stop the spread of fire, asbestos and asbestos-derived materials are still present in thousands of buildings of all nature in the UK alone, although it is no longer used in new buildings and premises due to a number of implications and issues that have been uncovered.

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October 2, 2017

Tips to Pass a SAP Assessment

The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) is the UK government’s recommended methodology for measuring the energy rating of residential dwellings. It calculates the typical annual energy costs for space, water heating and internal lighting. The CO2 emissions are also calculated for building regulations. The SAP rating is a scale from 1 to 100+, with dwellings that have a SAP over 100 being net exporters of regulated energy.

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