Builders

Builders and Developers

Building contractors and Developers build their reputation on quality and value for money. Part L of the building regulations states that all new dwellings must incorporate renewable energies in respect to heating and domestic hot water systems. This represents a new arena for developers. It requires extensive understanding, experience and product knowledge to ensure the correct application of such technologies.

So how can you put your reputation on the line when

when poor system design is no longer acceptable under the regulations
there is a clear absence of specialized knowledge in the application of these new technologies
when substandard system components are the responsibility of the developer/contractor
when each provider is pushing their particular heating commodity without offering a coherent system solution
when there does not exist an authority to rely upon for solutions

AE Solutions

Part L compliance

AE Solutions provide guidance for architects, engineers, builders, assigned certifiers and homeowners on the requirements needed to achieve Part L compliance.

This includes:

Part L Compliance Report
Provisional BER
U Value Calculations for building elements
Air tightness requirements.
Thermal bridging and ACDs (Approved Construction Details)

Heating system design

Heating system designs are tailored to specific components and installation constraints. Our task is always to represent the best interest of the client and not those selling specific products.

Services Include:

Heating System design and sizing to meet the Part L requirements in a cost effective manner with the end user in mind(Heat Pumps, Solar thermal, PV systems wood burning stoves).
Heat Load calculations for each room and each heating zone
Radiator and cylinder sizing
Heating system arrangement schematic
Cost benefit analysis in relation to the BER rating and Part L compliance

Benefits

The application of Part L of the building regulations marks a time of dramatic change in the industry. While insulation levels, heating products and so on have all advanced, basic heating system design processes have tended to remain unchanged. Advanced piping methods have now become available which reflect the improvements and effectiveness of these new technologies. We specialise in the selection and application of these advanced methodologies.

Our extensive experience in the sector has given us incomparable technical and practical knowledge. Our tried and proven systems give numerous advantages over the conventional methods including;

drastically reduced installation time
over 60% less piping required
over 50% less water volume contained in the heating system
negates the need for sub floor fittings
in excess of 80% less total fittings required
improved heat distribution
maximised heating efficiency

All of the above will positively affect both the product and labour costs incurred by the builder/developer while increasing the efficiency of the system.