Book Description

A valuable reference library of BRE Digests and Information Papers on design and construction of new and existing buildings taking account of air quality, radon and airtightness.

This pack is one of a series of compilations of BRE background documents, and current guidance and advice on the built environment, each offering exceptional value for construction professionals.

Contents

Air quality
Background ventilators for dwellings IP 2/03 (2003)
Carbon monoxide detectors GG 30 (1999)
Controlling particles, vapour and noise pollution from construction sites:
Part 1 – Pre-project planning and effective management PCG 1 (2003)
Part 2 – Site preparation, demolition, earthworks and landscaping PCG 2 (2003)
Part 3 – Haulage routes, vehicles and plant PCG 3 (2003)
Part 4 – Materials handling, storage, stockpiles, spillage and disposal PCG 4 (2003)
Part 5 – Fabrication processes and internal and external finishes PCG 5 (2003)
Humidistat-controlled extract fans: performance in dwellings IP 5/99 (1999)
Maintaining good air quality in your home IP 9/04 (2004)
VOC emissions from building products:
Part 1 – Sources, testing and emission data DG 464-1 (2002)
Part 2 – Control, evaluation and labelling schemes DG 464-2 (2002)

Radon
Buildings and radon GG 25 (1996)
Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors GG 73 (2015)
Radon protection for new dwellings GG 74 (2015)
Radon protection for new large buildings GG 75 (2015)
Radon solutions in homes:
Part 1 – Improving underfloor ventilation GR 37-1 (2013)
Part 2 – Positive house ventilation GR 37-2 (2013)
Part 3 – Radon sump systems GR 37-3 (2013)
Radon solutions in older homes GR 38 (2014)

Airtightness
Achieving airtightness:
Part 1 – General principles GG 67-1 (2006)
Part 2 – Practical guidance on techniques: floors, walls and roofs GG 67-2 (2006)
Part 3 – Practical guidance on techniques: windows and doors, sealing methods and materials GG 67-3 (2006)
Airtightness of ceilings: energy loss and condensation risk IP 4/06 (2006)
Continuous mechanical ventilation in dwellings: design, installation and operation DG 398 (1994)
Improving ventilation in housing GR 21 (1998)
Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: a new methology IP 9/14 (2014)
Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings DG 399 (1994)
Positive input ventilation in dwellings IP 12/00 (2000)
Ventilation and indoor air quality in schools IP 6/05 (2005)
Ventilation rate measurement: new tracer gases and techniques for healthy indoor environments IP 13/11 (2011)
Ventilators: ventilation and acoustic effectiveness IP 4/99 (1999)

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(AP 299) Concrete in construction 

(AP 300) Timber in construction 

(AP 301) Climate resilience

(AP 302) Resource efficiency, site operation and handover

(AP 303) Air quality, radon and airtightness

(AP 304) Daylight and shading

(AP 309) Condensation and dampness

(AP 310) Soils, ground investigation and foundations

(AP 311) Renewable energy

(AP 312) Fire safety in buildings

(AP 313) Fire engineering

(AP 314) Sustainable design and assets

(AP 315) Sustainability

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