Knauf Insulation has launched the first in a series of online
learning programmes. ‘An Introduction to Sound Insulation’ is
designed to give an immediate, working knowledge of Approved
Document E of the Building Regulations (Resistance to the Passage
of Sound) in a format that allows people to learn at their own pace
and convenience.
The use of insulation within the building industry is driven by
what appears to be increasingly complex regulation with ‘Part E’ of
the Building Regulations having gained a daunting reputation – the
subject it covers is seen by many as being one step away from
rocket science! Fortunately, a cornerstone of Knauf Insulation’s
philosophy is to use its knowledge and expertise to demystify the
world of insulation, providing its customers with simple,
easy-to-understand solutions. The new ‘Klick-and-Learn’ online
series is designed to offer users a convenient, user-friendly
method of gaining a practical understanding as and when it suits
them.
‘An Introduction to Sound Insulation’ is divided into four CPD
Seminar-style modules giving a distillation of the subject within a
logical framework. The first module sets the scene by providing the
fundamentals: basic theories, airborne and impact sounds, flanking
transmission, the purpose of insulation and how it works. The
second then reviews Approved Document E of the Building
Regulations, setting out its key requirements along with methods of
complying with it. Modules three and four go on to examine a
variety of construction solutions including both the generic Robust
Details and the PPST Details (Potential to Pass Site Testing)
designed to cover the ‘gaps’ in the RD programme.
Each of the four modules can be used on a stand-alone basis
allowing users to dip in and out at their own convenience, a quiz
at the end of each module offering a quick, personal, assessment of
what they’ve learnt. The programme is presented using an
easy-to-follow audio narration, animated drawings and text that
mirrors the voice-over.
“The programme has its roots in the Part E roadshows we held,” said
Stephen Wise, Knauf Insulation’s Market Development Manager. “The
feedback we received was worrying as it highlighted a lack of
understanding and a preconceived belief that the subject was way
over most peoples’ heads. Hopefully the online tutorial will
address this, giving insulation users confidence in both their
ability to understand the subject and how the solutions we
recommend comply with the regulations.”
Knauf Insulation’s Part E tutorial can be found in the Design
section of this website.
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© Knauf Insulation, 2005