Please Note That You Only Need to Complete the Boxes Where The

SAP Questionnaire New Build Houses

Please note that you only need to complete the boxes where the information is NOT shown on your plans

You do not need to duplicate the information

You may however find it useful to refer to the examples provided as they will give you an indication of what is likely to be required in order for your house to pass SAP.

M ark Sheehan Bui lding Consultancy L imited R egistered in England No. 5716834 Client Details

Your details Example

Client Name Mark Sheehan

Client e-mail [email protected]

Client Phone 07779 341875

Client Address 39 The Old Common Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8HH Use arrow keys on your keyboard to move between boxes.

Architect Details (if Applicable)

Architects Details Example

Contact Mark Sheehan

Contact e-mail [email protected]

Contact Phone 07779 341875

Site Address

Address Example

Plot adjacent to 39 The Old Common Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8HH

Please complete as much as you can even if the house doesn’t have a name yet Floor Type 1

Location Your Floor Example

Ground Bearing Slab

65mm Screed 160mm Celotex 1200g polythene 100mm Concrete

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This floor achieves a U value of e.g. “main floors” way that the example floor on the right has 0.13 w/m2k In box above been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

Floor Type 2

Pot & Beam Suspended Floor

65mm Screed 150mm Celotex 1200g polythene

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This floor achieves a U value of e.g. “main floors” way that the example floor on the right has 0.12 w/m2k In box above been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

Floor Type 3

19mm Chipboard 150mm Celotex between 50 x150mm floor joists at 400mm centres 40mm Celotex on underside of joists 12.5mm Plasterboard and skim

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This floor achieves a U value of e.g. “floor over way that the example floor on the right has 0.13 w/m2k garage” been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation In box above keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for Wall Type 1

Location Your Wall Example

100mm facing brick 150mm Dritherm 32 Ultimate insulation 100mm Celcon Solar Blocks 13mm Plaster finish

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This wall achieves a U value of e.g. “main walls” way that the example wall on the right has 0.17 w/m2k In box above been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

Wall Type 2

22mm render 100mm Celcon Standard Blocks 50mm Cavity 75mm Celotex insulation 140mm Celcon Solar Blocks Dot & Dab Plasterboard Skim plaster finish

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This wall achieves a U value of e.g. “rendered way that the example wall on the right has 0.18 w/m2k walls to front” been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation In box above keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

Wall Type 3

15mm Timber cladding on battens Breather membrane 12mm plywood 100mm Celotex between studs 40mm Celotex on face of studs 12.5mm plasterboard and skim

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This wall achieves a U value of e.g. “Dormers” way that the example wall on the right has 0.18 w/m2k In box above been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

If you have additional walls please use a 2nd questionnaire Roof Type 1

Location Your Roof Example

Trussed Rafters at 600mm centres 100mm Earthwool Loft Roll 44 laid between the ceiling joists 250mm Earthwool Loft Roll 4 laid over the ceiling joists at right angles to the 1st layer 12.5mm plasterboard and skim

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This roof achieves a U value of e.g. “flat way that the example roof on the right has 0.13 w/m2k ceilings” been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation In box above keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

Roof Type 2

Concrete tiles on breathable felt 50 x 200mm Rafters at 400mm c/s 150mm Celotex between rafters 50mm Celotex on underside of rafters 12.5mm plasterboard and skim

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This roof achieves a U value of e.g. “Sloping way that the example roof on the right has 0.13 w/m2k Ceilings” been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation In box above keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

Roof Type 3

Felt and chippings 15mm plywood 160mm Celotex on top of joists 50 x 100mm joists at 400mm centres 12.5mm plasterboard and skim

Enter location Enter description in boxes above in similar This roof achieves a U value of e.g. “Flat roofs to way that the example roof on the right has 0.13 w/m2k Dormers” been entered. Use arrow keys on your and represents the levels of insulation In box above keyboard to move between boxes. you need to aim for

If you have additional roofs please use a 2nd questionnaire Windows / Doors / Roof lights

Your Openings Example Windows 1.4 w/m2k

Patio Doors 1.4 w/m2k

Bi-Fold Doors 1.4 w/m2k

Doors less than 50% glazed 1.2 w/m2k

Solid Doors 1.0 w/m2k

Roof lights 1.4 w/m2k

If you have a supplier in mind they should be able to These represent the values you need to be aiming for. give you the values – if not we suggest you follow the examples on the right and ensure when ordering the doors and windows that they achieve these values.

Ventilation

Your Proposal (only specify the main one if you are Examples proposing a number of systems)

Natural Ventilation will be provided by opening the windows along with extract fans in kitchen/bathrooms/Utility and cloak rooms

A balanced mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery will be installed

Positive input ventilation from the loft is proposed

Please specify accordingly – if you have a make and The top example (Natural Ventilation) will usually model of any proposed mechanical system please provide the best result unless pv is being provided provide details. which would reduce the cost of a mechanical heat recovery or similar system. Internal Lighting

Your Lighting Examples

75% of the lighting will comprise dedicated Low Energy Fittings which is the minimum requirement under the Building Regulations

100% of the lighting will comprise dedicated Low Energy Fittings

20 light fittings are being installed 18 of which will be low energy.

Unless you have a lighting layout at this stage you The model design in SAP 2014 requires 100% Low will need to specify a % but must ensure that when Energy Lighting so anything less than that will require purchasing the fittings you achieve the correct % of improvements elsewhere. low energy lighting. If in doubt contact your electrical contractor for advice.

Electricity Tariff

Your Tariff Examples

7 Hour Off Peak or 10 Hour Off Peak or Standard 18 Hour 24 Hour

If unsure you will need to specify “Standard” These are the 5 choices to enter into SAP 2012 Main Heating

Proposed Heating Examples

89.5% Efficient Gas Combination Boiler Room Sealed Fan Flue Modulating Boiler with Interlock Weather Compensation 1 Delayed Start Stat2

Radiators At least 2 independent Heating zones (e.g. Living Accommodation and Bedroom accommodation – separate room stats to control each zone)

If you know the make and model of boiler please The above specification is taken from the Model specify. If unsure of the controls then we suggest Design and you should be looking to match or better you use our example. Also confirm which rooms if this. any will have underfloor heating.

Weather Compensation1 – a temperature sensor on the outside which sends information to the boiler on the external temperature – if the temperature changes outside, the boiler responds and starts to increase or decrease the radiator temperature to compensate. We will need to know the make and model of the sensor installed when producing the Energy Performance Certificate.

Delayed Start Stat2 – Delays the start-up of the heating, depending on how warm the room temperature already is at the time the central heating is scheduled to come on. Therefore during milder weather, when the ambient room temperature is normally higher, the heating start time can be delayed to avoid wasting fuel by switching the heating on earlier than necessary.

Secondary Heating

Proposal (if applicable) Example

Wood Burning Stove 65% Efficient (min required under Building Regs) Installed by HEATAS Engineer In/Not in a Smoke Control Area

Other examples could include electric fan heaters, oil heaters etc. Enter Not Applicable if none is proposed. You don’t have to install a secondary heating system If you know the make and model of the secondary but a wood burning stove will improve your ratings heating then please enter this. Ideally chose an and may assist in getting a pass appliance with an efficiency higher than 65% Water Heating

Proposed Water Heating Examples

From the combination boiler

150 litre hot water cylinder inside the dwelling 80mm factory fitted foam insulation Independent time control for space and water heating Cylinder Stat Fully Insulated Primary Pipework

If you know the make and model of hot water The above specification is taken from the Model cylinder please specify. If unsure then we suggest Design and you should be looking to match or better you use our example. this.

Solar Panels

Enter details if solar panels are proposed to Examples complement the hot water supply

Solar Panel Area (indicate if Aperture or Gross) Flat Plate Glazed 1 n0, a1, A/G ratio - if you can obtain these figures from the supplier then we can include them in the calculation which may give a better result than using default South Facing 450 angle of elevation None or little overshading 2 100 litre volume Pump electrically powered Combined Cylinder

Please enter as much information as you can Solar Panels do not from part of the Model Design and particularly the first two rows and the volume – if will therefore usually only be required should you fall you’re not sure then follow our example, short in some of the other areas in the design.

Flat Plate Glazed 1 - Other options are Evacuated Tube or unglazed.

None or little overshading 2 – Other options for overshading are Heavy, Significant, and Modest – please select the most appropriate for your site. Photovoltaic Panels

Enter details if pv panels are proposed Examples 2.28 KW Peak South Facing 450 angle of elevation None or little overshading 1 450 angle of elevation Connected to the dwellings electricity meter

The first row you will need to obtain from your pv PV Panels do not from part of the Model Design and supplier. The other rows will depend upon their will therefore usually only be required should you fall location on your dwelling. It would be usual for the short in some of the other areas in the design. panels to be connected to your own dwelling and not straight back to the grid. They will however make a significant improvement to your ratings.

None or little overshading 1 – Other options for overshading are Heavy, Significant, and Modest – please select the most appropriate for your site.