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Rain Penetration Problems Associated with Retro-fitted Cavity Insulation
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 stage in the assessment of a dwelling′s suitability for retro-fitted cavity insulation. A case-study of low-rise housing on a local authority estate on the south coast of England, which has retro-fitted cavity insulation, allowed the identification of these key factors and testing of their statistical significance. Factors identified are aspect towards prevailing wind and driving rain index; exposure (related to local topographic and sheltering features); wall impermeability; and any factors of particular significance to the site. If an individual dwelling has a combination of these factors, it is likely to have a 60 per cent increased risk of rain penetration.
Rain Penetration Problems Associated with Retro-fitted Cavity Insulation
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 stage in the assessment of a dwelling′s suitability for retro-fitted cavity insulation. A case-study of low-rise housing on a local authority estate on the south coast of England, which has retro-fitted cavity insulation, allowed the identification of these key factors and testing of their statistical significance. Factors identified are aspect towards prevailing wind and driving rain index; exposure (related to local topographic and sheltering features); wall impermeability; and any factors of particular significance to the site. If an individual dwelling has a combination of these factors, it is likely to have a 60 per cent increased risk of rain penetration.
Rain Penetration Problems Associated with Retro-fitted Cavity Insulation
Davies, Hilary (author) / Wilmshurst, Graham (author)
Structural Survey ; 12 ; 5-9
1994-04-01
5 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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