| An
Independent report by Building Sciences Consultancy has been
commissioned by Architectural Profiles Limited. Entitled
‘Evaluation and Audit of Energy Savings for Non-Domestic
Buildings using improved metal cladding systems’, the report
is in response to the introduction of EPCs (Energy
Performance Certificates) due to be followed up by DECs
(Display Energy Certificates) expected later this year. |
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report is based on a building footprint of 25,000 square
feet and covers in detail the ‘comparative costs’ of various
system types with different performance levels to establish
the best value for money. The report includes the optimum
performance level of 0.14 for roofs and 0.20 for walls, with
various options illustrated to 0.25 and 0.35 and contains
worked up iSEBM calculations and detailed cost models.
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An abbreviated version of this
report is available as an ‘Executive Summary’ to any
interested parties with an introduction to the report posted
on the APL website –
www.archprof.co.uk |
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An extract from the introductory
commentary states: “This report demonstrates the relative
energy savings achievable on a typical illustrated building
when calculated using the Government’s National Calculation
Methodology against a similar notional building built to the
2002 standards of insulation and performance, base reference
to which is a legal requirement of current Building
Regulations” |
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Architectural Profiles Limited
designs and manufactures a range of roof and wall cladding
systems including high performance EcoClad TM assemblies
which can deliver 45% savings on carbon emissions, 28%
annual energy £ cost savings and a 3.6 year payback period –
all of which can make a significant contribution to
“renewables” requirements’ by reducing the actual kwh energy
usage. |
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For more information on Architectural Profiles see
www.roofinfo.co.uk/apl |
