Sapper version 8.0x for SAP 2005 - BRE approved for ADL1a, Northern Ireland Technical Booklet F1 and Scottish Technical Handbook 2007, Domestic, Section 6.
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RDsapper
is the popular home owner version of RDsap software. Updated to comply with the latest 9.82 specification, it will show recommendations for improving the environmental performance of the home and will predict the result of an Energy Performance Certificate.
This sofware is based on the RDsapper version 2.02 which is now approved by BRE (subject to linkage with an Accreditation Scheme)
ROIBER
is for use in the Republic of Ireland for predicting a BER - dwelling energy use and carbon dioxide emissions. It will show recommendations for improving the environmental performance of the home and consequent savings in energy and emissions.
Other really useful software programs include
Dewpoint U-value
calculation and condensation risk prediction
software,
Photovoltaics Solar PV energy calculation software based on SAP2005 Appendix M,
Windpower Wind turbine energy calculation software based on SAP2005 Appendix M
and Rads for heat loss
calculations and radiator sizing, written by an
architect to help architects and other members of the
building team. The software is constantly under review and
feedback from users is welcome.
All RUSFA software will run in Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP and Vista
Sapper will also deal with over-glazed house extensions using the whole house comparative carbon emissions method as ADL1b and compensatory approach as Scots Section 6.2.9.
Sapper version 9 for SAP 2009 is currently being prepared for issue later in 2010. Final details have not yet been published by the government.
