HERITAGE BUILDINGS & CONSERVATION: UPGRADING TO MEET SOUND & FIRE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS

摘要

When upgrading heritage buildings, meeting today's Building Regulations' sound and fire requirements can set a challenge since standards can be a far cry from those expected. Meeting these performance requirements often calls for the dismantling of old ceilings and partitions and this can conflict with the need to retain traditional ornate features and keep costs down. The versatility of plasterboard systems can help simplify the upgrading process and there are a variety that offer practical, cost-effective solutions. For instance, a 200-year-old property in Bristol's famous Royal York Crescent has been upgraded to modern requirements whilst retaining its architectural features, thanks to the Cormet Acoustic Floor System from Lafarge Plasterboard.