Controlled ventilation to remove moisture, improve air quality and prevent condensation and mould is vital especially in modern homes with increased airtightness. It is also necessary to ‘future-proof’ projects to meet the evolving requirements of Building Regulations Approved Documents F and L, and BS 5250, Control of Condensation in Buildings.

Managing and improving the airtightness of a building is one of the most effective ways to increase energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. Through careful specification and installation of products, air leakage via unwanted draughts can be eliminated, preventing excess heat loss through the external fabric.

As buildings are increasingly designed to be more airtight and energy efficient, it’s important to achieve the correct balance of ventilation. Left unchecked, the build-up of harmful condensation can lead to mould and mildew which not only damages interior decoration but can also aid occuper health and well being.

The use of solar photovoltaic panel (PV) systems on roofs is on the rise in the UK and Glidevale Protect has developed a comprehensive collection of membrane and ventilation products for use on all cold and warm pitched roofs where in-roof solar PV panels are being installed. We can help you find the right combination of products for your solar installation to meet BS5250 ventilation requirements and so avoid condensation forming on the underside of solar PV panels and leading to rotting roof timbers.

The considered specification of the building fabric can identify valuable energy-saving opportunities, improving thermal efficiency and lowering carbon emissions. This agreed fabric-first approach will be a core element of the Future Homes Standard, set to come into effect in 2025 and forms part of the NZEB standard.

Damp proofing is essential to prevent external water penetrating the interior of a building which can lead to structural problems and have a negative effect on the health of occupants. Cavity trays can prevent damp and are required for roofs, walls and flooring to meet Building Regulations, NHBC Standards and BS 8215.

For those specifying with safety in mind, our fire rated wall membrane solutions are suitable for use across low, medium and high rise applications over 11 and 18m in height, whether residential or commercial buildings. Future proofed against further regulation changes, they exceed Building Regulations Approved Document Part B in England and Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document B in Ireland. They have been independently and rigorously tested to give peace of mind on high risk buildings.