Reference: Conversion of Traditional Buildings Part 2 - sections 3 Enviroment & 6 Energy (2007) Ed. Dennis Urquhart, Historic Scotland
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Abstract or summary
Part 2 of the Guide for Practitioners 6: Conversion of Traditional Buildings covers the application of the Standards that are most likely to have an impact on traditional buildings giving the text of each standard, a commentary of potential influences of the standard on traditional buildings, identifies risks from the standard to the building and recommended approaches to meeting the requirements of the standard.
CONCERNS & ACTIONS
TECHNICAL (15)
Trapped/accumulated moisture
Rain and Drains (liquid moisture penetration)
Thermal Bridges
Stair/Door/Skirting Adjustment
Condensing Plume location
Structural loading changes
Sufficient ventilation?
Overheating
Monitoring and feedback required
Space limitations
Complex installation
Complex operation
Building Control/Warrant
Personal capacity/Right opportunity