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The boiler database does not work. Why?
Your program is probably an older version which will not read the current database. Please download a new version of the program. (Free if you are an existing registered user)
With Sapper version 6 when I try to save the calculation I get an error message and the program crashes. Why?
With older versions, if your file name includes "/" , "\" , "|" or ":" it will crash so choose another file name. Later versions have dealt with this so please download a new version.
What are the main changes to Part L1a?
there more issues for showing compliance:
The DER must be no more than the TER
Limiting heat losses from building fabric
Limiting heat losses from services
Limiting solar gain from windows
Pressure testing
Commissioning of services
Providing operating and maintenance instructions
As a user of Sapper, will I have to pay full price for the
new software.
No, as with previous updates, there will be a special discount
for existing users wishing to update.
Does the new U-value calculator do calculations for warm roofs?
Yes. You simply specify the layers as usual choosing a layer called 'unventilated loft space (warm roof)'.
You will be asked for the total areas of components between the inside and the loft space, and the area of components
between the loft space and the external environment. The calculation required by BS EN ISO 13789 is quite complicated
but with Dewpoint it all happens automatically. The program will
display and print the full calculation. You can also save the calculations for use in other projects.
Is there a program which checks compliance with the new AD Part L2 Buildings Other Than Dwelling?
With ADL2a and ADL2b it is now neccessary to use sBEM software available from BRE.
I do not want to buy the U-value calculator but I need a U-value calculation done. Can you do that for me?
Yes. Click
here
to request a U-value calculation (cost £20.00).
My project has a DER lower than the TER but seems to fail because of the heating controls, using a programmer, roomstat and thermostatic rad valves, why is that?"
If the dwelling total floor area is greater than 150 sq.m. it is necessary to specify 'time and temperature zone control'
I do not want to buy the SAP calculator but I need a SAP calculation done. Can you do that for me?
Yes. Click
here
to request a SAP calculation (usual cost £150.00).
Is there a way to send the completed reports electronically?
Yes. I use CutePdf pdf writer which acts like a virtual printer, making your printed outputs into pdf.files which can be read with Adobe Acrobat reader. CutePdf is freeware and can easilly be
downloaded from
cutepdf.com