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When we talk about energy efficiency, attention tends to focus on U-values, airtightness, and thermal bridging . But one subtle factor that can quietly undermine all that effort is wind washing . This often-overlooked phenomenon can have a major impact on heat loss, comfort, and compliance , even in otherwise well-designed buildings. What Is Wind Washing? Wind washing occurs when air movement bypasses or passes through the insulation layer , carrying heat away and reducing it

On a recent site visit we completed an air permeability test, during the test we identified significant air leakage around the french and...

Last week we had the pleasure of visiting a beautiful new farmhouse in Stockbridge, built to provide accommodation for the farm’s new...

At BEAT Solutions, we work closely with architects and housebuilders across the UK, providing energy and sustainability consultancy as...

Understanding the key differences between the glazing g-Value & g-Window and what it means for SAP & TM59 assessments.

The transition from SAP 2012 to SAP 10 marked a significant evolution in building regulations, posing new challenges for house builders....

The Importance of Material Selection in Thermal Bridges Energy efficiency is a primary concern in modern building design, particularly...

In the quest to meet and exceed building regulations, particularly Part L which focuses on conservation of fuel and power, and Part O...

As an energy assessors, we understand the importance of staying updated with the latest building regulations and their implications for...

Due to popular demand we've added a extra date for an online webinar taking a look at the new Part O (Overheating) requirements now set...

We love this new Waterproof Blue Liquid DPM replaces traditional sheet or DPM rolls! Its quick and easy to apply and provides a robust...

Proven to help house builders get lower air test scores, the Passive Purple brush is easy and simple to use. Just watch the video below...

We are delighted to announce the successful planning consent won on appeal for local house builders Southcott Homes. We supported the...

Developers and builders are now required to record qualitative photographic evidence of the as built construction and provide these to...

As the headline suggests, the new Part O Approved Document now requires all properties to demonstrate mitigation measures for limiting...

Thank you to everyone who entered this years Christmas giveaway. The total number of chocolates were in fact 264 and we are delighted to...

We have produced this infographic to help illustrate the timeline for the implication of the new regulations and the key dates. What...

The new Approved Document Part L1 2021 has further reduced the limiting U-Values for thermal elements, meaning many common methods of...

Written by Darren Pinnick managing director of Beat Solutions. Sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's gone, this is...

On Saturday 20th November 2021 some of the BEAT Solutions team met at Warsash beach for a family walk and beach clean. Whilst enjoying...