Concern & action: Installation quality
Product/material requires a standard of quality installation in order to operate as intended
Suggested actions
Before Implementation
Define installation quality requirements e.g : use only system trained and approved installers for measure and put in place on site quality checking procedures, monitoring and/or testing (e.g. thermographic survey of cavity wall infill). Ensure design and supply chain are aware of critical aspect of installation quality for success of measure. Provide information so that it can be understood by a range of people - from the well informed expert to the complete novice. Consider using a supply contract that guarantees quality and performance, which requires supplier to put right any failure due to poor installation. If quality of installation cannot be guaranteed consider alternative product.
During implementation
Carry out on site checks to confirm quality of installation. Report any discrepancies with requirements and amend as necessary.
After implementation
Feedback any installation problems encountered to manufacturers, suppliers and specifiers
RELATED MEASURES
FABRIC (21)
External Wall insulation
Internal Wall insulation
Frame infill insulation
Loft Hatch insulation
Loft insulation
Rafter insulation
Flat roof insulation
Room in roof insulation
Loft hatch and ceiling airtightness
Floor insulation between/under floor joists
Floor Insulation on top of existing floor finish
Floor void filled with insulation
Exposed soffits to upper floors: Insulation in between joists or under soffit
Replacement of existing ground floor with new concrete insulated solid ground floor
Increased Floor airtightness
Window draughtproofing
Secondary glazing
Window External Shading
Window Replacement
High performance doors
SERVICES (18)
High efficiency gas-fired condensing boilers
Oil-fired condensing boilers
Air source heat pumps
Ground/Water source heat pumps
Biomass boilers
Biomass stove with back boiler
Solar water heating
Communal heat generating system
Micro combined heat and power
High efficiency replacement warm-air units
Pipe insulation
Wet Under-floor heating
Communal Heat Distribution System and controls
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery and with demand control ventilation
BEHAVIOUR (1)
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English Heritage
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English Heritage
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English Heritage
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