Changes to Approved Document L (ADL)
were implemented in April 2006. Houses designed to the
previous regulations will require radical changes in order
to meet the required carbon dioxide emission reductions.
A minimum reduction of 20% in CO2 emissions is required
for the whole building.
The limiting U-value for the ground floor is 0.25 W/m2K.
However U-values as low as 0.13 W/m2K can be achieved with
Beamshield Plus.
To ensure compliance, ‘as designed’ and ‘as
built’ SAP calculations are required for new dwellings
or SBEM calculations for buildings other than dwellings.
For more information visit www.sapsonline.co.uk
Site Work
Handling and Storage
Packs of Beamshield Plus are delivered
to site wrapped in polythene. Store panels in original
packaging, under cover and protected from direct sunlight.
Keep boards above ground level and out of contact with
solvents and materials containing volatile organic compounds
such as coal tar, pitch or creosote. Do not
expose to naked flame or other ignition sources during
storage or installation.
Services
Do not use Beamshield Plus in direct
contact with PVC – sheathed
electrical cables or hot water,pipes. Electrical cables
should be enclosed in suitable conduit.
Health and Safety
The product is chemically inert and requires no special treatment
