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Mandatory: No - Although this section is not mandatory, you will still need to achieve a Heat Loss Peramiter of 0.8 or less for Level 6
Aim: To future proof the energy efficiency of dwellings over their whole life by limiting heat losses across the building envelope. This is also taken from the SAP2005 worksheet.
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Sustainable concrete products from Tarmac
Ecotherm insulation boards - efficient means of minimising heat and energy loss in buildings
Durisol
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Ecotimberframe
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