Acoustic Testing and Consultancy

With the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) and BREEAM referencing standards such as BB93 (Schools) and HTM 08-01 (Hospitals) in place, the need to achieve - and
demonstrate - acoustic compliance is well known.

Stroma’s UKAS accredited acoustic division offers a complete service, working with clients from design through to completion. Services include:

• Noise impact assessments carried out to BS 4142
• Consultation on material suitability
• Desktop reviews of acoustic strategy drawings
• Airborne acoustic testing
• Impact acoustic testing
• Advice on retrofit improvements
Co Heat Testing

Co Heat Testing

This process enables calculation of the as-built thermographic properties of a building (macro U-value). The methodology involves data logging a series of temperature probes (internal & external) and power gauges, to determine the amount of energy required to reach and maintain the pre-set internal temperature of the property. To be effective, the structure must be completely controlled (i.e. the property must remain empty, with no-one allowed to enter, for the duration of the test); otherwise the results will be compromised. The longer the duration, the more representative the test will be. The minimum duration is three days.

This form of testing allows (relatively) quick evaluation of the effectiveness of proposed improvement works by comparing the energy required to heat the property before and after the works have been completed.