A Regulatory and Technical Analysis of Air Tightness Testing vs. Ground Gas Membrane Verification in UK Housing Abstract Within UK construction, Building Regulations mandate that all new dwellings...

Surely lives are more important than a slight loss in thermal performance! Since the 2021 update to Part L, the standard has become more stringent: 🔹 All new dwellings must undergo air tightness...

Breather membranes do not effectively keep out ground gases such as radon, methane, or carbon dioxide. Their primary function is to allow moisture vapor to escape from the building envelope while...

FS Verification Ltd In the UK, while there is no explicit legal requirement mandating gas membrane suppliers to provide installation training, industry standards and best practices emphasize the...

FS Verification Ltd Using a suitable sub-base when laying a ground gas membrane is crucial to ensure the membrane's effectiveness and longevity. Here’s why: 1.

FS Verification Ltd Designers in the UK are expected to adhere to British Standards when designing gas protection systems to ensure safety and compliance. The primary standard guiding these designs...

Over the years i have seen ground gas venting designs showing Geocomposite mats laid over MOT Type 1 yet still claiming good venting performance!

FS Verification When welding LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) foil gas membranes, several problems can occur. These issues can affect the quality of the weld, the performance of the membrane,...