nhbc spandrel panel technical guidance

Where is it all going wrong? 0000041441 00000 n 0000041749 00000 n 0000039820 00000 n 0000033707 00000 n 0000017889 00000 n Technical Extra 15 - Focus on cavity trays and DPCs, Technical Extra 15 - Installation of GRP dormer windows, Technical Extra 15 - Slating and tiling for pitched roofs - BS 5534, Technical Extra 20 - Fixing of wall lateral restraint straps to trussed rafter roofs, Technical Extra 21 - Continued focus on pitched roofs, Technical Extra 21 - Solar panels and the performance of pitched roofs, Technical Guidance - Access to roof voids, Technical Guidance - Attic trusses, bracing, Technical Guidance - Bracing of mono-pitch roof trusses, Technical Guidance - Diagonal bracing to double hipped roof, Technical Guidance - Diagonal bracing to trussed rafters, Technical Guidance - Fixing roof tiles in valleys, Technical Guidance - Fixing tiling battens using nail guns, Technical Guidance - Fixing valley trussed rafters (diminishing trussed rafters), Technical Guidance - Lateral restraint provided by gable ladders, Technical Guidance - Loft hatches and fire resistance, Technical Guidance - Pitched roofs to garages, holding down straps, Technical Guidance - Pitched roofs, bedding verge undercloaks, Technical Guidance - Plasterboard fire-resisting ceiling in contact with single leaf masonry, Technical Guidance - Roofing underlay at eaves level, Technical Guidance - Spandrel panels to cold roofs, Technical Guidance - Timber balconies and terraces, Technical Guidance - Use of nail guns for fixing trussed rafter bracing, Technical Guidance - Ventilation of small roofs, Technical Guidance - Wall plates, bedding, lengths and joints. 0000005013 00000 n Learn more at: www . Weathering details and fixings, 2.1 The Standards and Technical Requirements, 3.2.6 Rendering, plastering and screeding, 3.3 Timber preservation (natural solid timber), 4.1 Land quality managing ground conditions, 4.1.2 Initial Assessment desk study (all sites), 4.1.3 Initial Assessment walkover survey (all sites), 4.1.5 Basic Investigation (sites where hazards are not identified or suspected), 4.1.6 Detailed Investigation (sites where hazards are identified or suspected), 4.1.7 Managing the risks (sites where hazards are found), 4.2.4 The effects of trees on shrinkable soils, 4.2.8 Design and construction of foundations in shrinkable soils, 4.2.9 Foundation depths for specific conditions in shrinkable soils, 4.3.8 Sloping ground and stepped foundations, 4.4 Raft, pile, pier and beam foundations, 4.5 Vibratory ground improvement techniques, 4.5.4 Confirmation of suitability for treatment, 4.5.6 Compatibility of the ground, design and treatment, 4.5.12 Verification of completed treatment, 5 Substructure, Ground Floors, Drainage and Basements, 5.1 Substructure and ground-bearing floors, 5.1.18 Laying the ground-bearing floor slab, 5.2.7 Construction of suspended concrete ground floors, 5.2.9 Thermal insulation and cold bridging, 5.3.7 Design to avoid damage and blockages, 5.4 Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures, 6.1.18 Wall ties and bed joint reinforcements, 6.1.20 Protection of the works during construction, 6.3.3 Supporting load-bearing internal walls, 6.3.8 Partitions: internal non load-bearing, 6.3.10 Construction of steel framed partitions, 6.3.11 Construction of proprietary systems, 6.4.6 In-situ concrete floors and concreting, 6.4.11 Joists supported by intermediate walls, 6.4.20 Floating floors or floors between homes, 6.6.12 Staircases made from timber and wood-based products, 6.8.3 Solid fuel fireplaces and hearths, 6.9.11 Electrical continuity and earth bonding, 6.9.19 Insulated render and brick slip cladding, 6.10.4 Structural design of load-bearing floors and walls, 6.10.10 Construction of load-bearing walls and external infill walls, 6.10.12 Fixing floor decking and ceilings, 6.10.20 Cladding, lining and sheathing boards, 7.1.3 Flat roof, terrace and balcony general design, 7.1.5 Flat roof, terrace and balcony structural design, 7.1.8 Profiled self-supporting metal decks, 7.1.9 Profiled self-supporting metal roofing, 7.1.10 Thermal insulation and vapour control, 7.1.11 Waterproofing layer and surface treatments, 7.1.12 Green and biodiverse (brown roofs) including roof gardens, 7.1.16 Accessible thresholds and upstands, 7.1.17 Parapets and guarding to terraces and balconies, 7.2.10 Strutting for attic trusses and cut roofs that form a floor, 7.2.15 Ventilation, vapour control and insulation, 8.1.7 Electrical services and installations, 8.2.11 Electrical installation requirements, 8.2.12 Pipes, insulation and protection from cold, 8.3 Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, 9.1.7 Ceramic, concrete, terrazzo and similar tile finishes, 9.3.5 Ceramic, concrete, terrazzo and similar tile finishes, 9.4.3 General provisions cupboards and fitments, 9.4.6 Airing cupboards, cupboards, worktops and fitments, 9.4.7 Ironmongery, prefabricated items and other materials, 9.5.4 Conditions for painting and decorating, 10.1.10 Permanent prefabricated garages and carports, 10.2.4 Freestanding walls and retaining structures, 10.2.8 Garden areas within 3m of the home. TECHNICAL GUIDANCE 7.2/25 Spandrel panels to cold roofs (June 2022) (Second issue . They are designed for use by competent construction industry workers and are for general guidance only. 0000006297 00000 n 0000032457 00000 n Gable wall spandrel panels page 03 2 Structural considerations This guide provides information in relation to single leaf gable wall spandrel panels supported on the inner leaf of a masonry cavity gable wall. 0000008572 00000 n James Avery Spiga Chain, No spam. likely to be the most appropriate scheme, nhbc standards introducing chapter 5 4 waterproofing of basements and readers will be aware that in 2013 nhbc launched a basement campaign for technical advice and support call 01908 747384 or visit www nhbc co uk guidance and good practice guidance an industry perspective who should read this technical and . 0000035977 00000 n The revised Chapter came into force for all new homes with foundations concreted on or after 1 January 2012. Includes:NHBC Standards 2017 (including a new chapter on render), pitched roofs, external walls and NHBC OnSite technical assessments. Includes:external render in NHBC Standards, wall lateral restraint straps, British Standards for installation of gas in apartments and in-situ concrete toppings/suspended floors. NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE 2018 - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs. 0000017710 00000 n 0000037977 00000 n 0000045290 00000 n H\Ao0 0000032183 00000 n in stewartstown, nh restaurants. 0000004459 00000 n #D=1Hz}geYlMMM-cm(((vRh?> Sh.j9DCn@I3HQ gHP*)5#`'UFZ4y(["Na*S8TP%h 0000036453 00000 n 4.1.10 Guidance for investigations; 4.1.11 Further information; 4.2 Building near trees. NHBC Standards 2021 deal with all elements of the house-building process, from foundations to roofs and finishing, the NHBC Standards BETA are divided into easily referenced sections. 0000025557 00000 n A Technical guidance on spandrel panels and gable wall installation. Spandrels - Gable and Party Wall Spandrel Panels are a simple solution to replace blockwork walls in the roof space. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 0000018237 00000 n Includes: NHBC Standards 2019 inc. Light Steel Framing; Magnesium Oxide Building Boards; CVPC pipe in sprinkler systems; updated British Standards on roofs; Landfill Tax and more. Issues to be taken into account include: position ties for partial fill insulation. 0000050298 00000 n 17% using spandrel panels Within this over 70% had 50+ plots (implies larger house-builders are adopting) 90% panels supplied by the truss manufacturer Survey carried out in July/August 2016 by NHBC Building Inspectors 0000034930 00000 n Currently, NHBC Standards define costal sites as those within One 15mm sheet of fermacell can replace two sheets of plasterboard on either side of the panel to achieve the fire and acoustic requirements of a spandrel panel. 0000003760 00000 n For more information on our products and services, While larger house-builders with technical departments are ahead of the game, many smaller and regional players have been working with our Design team to ensure they can comply with these standards. Home. trailer <<28BED8DCF7814489B2C280FC9058895E>]/Prev 357340/XRefStm 1705>> startxref 0 %%EOF 403 0 obj <>stream 23 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000018882 00000 n NHBC Risk Guide Spandrel Panels (Revised May 2020) (Refer to NHBC Technical Guidance 7.2/25, Technical Extra 23 and Trussed Rafter Association Guidance) . We've produced a range of downloads with the latest technical advice on spandrel and gable panels. 5aR mp"c45=nf4xh%GR},"}ZpDh9hkr 8R^AUw4PH^d/5`N/)[)upxE~?d{=T MH\6o 4)[1ViYNFUpP.V`P?\,9}ux~U#b>YZaNH\'NP\.^KxW\`K(2/3pJUkB M;hAES]#'O3Uv(M2 90!19For-c ^2fcpsCc%8x n,"^Y W@'hO\u9pl+P- ~r&d7 Mh{nwUL*7$F9,HY(`eD4rDLD?iW"O1\>OR[De-@.I5U;:/wXR>}xVWM#6Qg;,/< 8CZu2&LB+E:iyuwioWoL"$Ngy$3#,y#@C0"h4uq{qd"|]|xB6x$]9ODw`":TALJ kBi f>"{. NHBC Accepted - Ultrapanel is the innovative new concept in customisable roofing technology and the only full height 'room in the roof' system BBA Certified to comply with Building Regulations for assured fire, weathertight, thermal and structural performance. 0000021825 00000 n hbbb`b``3 0h endstream endobj 352 0 obj <>/Metadata 31 0 R/Pages 30 0 R/StructTreeRoot 33 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 353 0 obj >/PageWidthList<0 595.276>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 595.276 841.89]/Type/Page>> endobj 354 0 obj <> endobj 355 0 obj <> endobj 356 0 obj <>stream 0000002048 00000 n 0000043280 00000 n Gable wall spandrel panels are an offsite manufactured product. 0000012684 00000 n Fermacell - Fermacell Single Skin Solutions installation guidance. 0000046564 00000 n 0000039125 00000 n Key Success Factors In Bizcafe, Learn more at: www . %PDF-1.4 % An example of the superseded HB 353B form An example of the current HB 2445 form Extending on part of the theme of our last Top Tip - the separating element acting as a 'barrier' to the passage of sound - it is worth remembering the importance of continuing the 'barrier' through roof voids. All information relates to circumstances prevailing at the date of publication and will not be updated to reflect subsequent developments. 0000030917 00000 n Where is it all going wrong? NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs Click here to access the document in full. Find out more. In a recent NHBC survey of 8,000 new homes . 0000001705 00000 n Items to be taken into account include: fire resistance Factors to be taken into account when designing and installing spandrel panels over party walls and gable walls with cold roof voids. 0000073051 00000 n NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs. by. 0000003161 00000 n 4zE$\. NHBC Standards 2006. 0000007677 00000 n 1st September 2017. 0000030224 00000 n NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs Click here to access the document in full. please see our website nhbc.co.uk or your NHBC product documentation. Find a member Members area. %' 0000056915 00000 n 0000019352 00000 n 0000114617 00000 n 0000005448 00000 n timber frame spandrel panel - horizontal 47x72 timber, studs typically @600c/c, one layer of 15mm fermacell on both sides (optional 38x89 studs with 18mm fermacell . Includes:Updates on pitched roofs, The Flood and Water Management Act, guttering fixings and hardcore selection. 0000014084 00000 n The spandrel panel may be a window frame containing infills, a WARRANTY POSITION. Spandrel panels to cold roofs (January 2018) Published: 22 October 2020. of UK financial services regulation. 7.2.24 Spandrel panels in cold roofs - NHBC Standards 2023 NHBC Standards 2023 Cookie Policy Home 1 Welcome 1.1 Contact us 1.2 What's changed 2 Introduction 2.1 The Standards and Technical Requirements 2.2 3D Models 3 General 3.1 Concrete and its reinforcement 3.1.1 Compliance 3.1.2 Provision of information 3.1.3 Storage of materials Important new roofing guidance on building and installing spandrel panels which is endorsed by the NHBC is published this week by the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA). 0000033784 00000 n 0000002216 00000 n New roofing guide to boost housebuilders use of offsite components. gNLJwsLb|~ endstream endobj 357 0 obj <> endobj 358 0 obj <>stream 0000037905 00000 n 0000041055 00000 n windows and spandrel panels (January 2016) (First issue) TECHNICAL GUIDANCE 6.9/01 Page 2 of 2 * For the purposes of this guidance the curtain walling is made up of door/window frames and spandrel panels which are coupled together to form arrangements as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Includes: NHBC Standards 2017 (including a new chapter on movement of rendered walls), Part R - electronic communications, Dry-fix verge systems, Overheating in new homes, Balconies and avoiding cladding issues. 0000020964 00000 n 0000022231 00000 n 0000029182 00000 n Identification of 'coastal' sites Identification of more exposed 'coastal' sites is not as straightforward as it might seem. jamiroquai hat virtual insanity. Factors to be taken into account when designing and installing spandrel panels over party walls and gable walls with cold roof voids. 0000036376 00000 n 0000007132 00000 n 0000062223 00000 n 0000021263 00000 n 0000034089 00000 n 0000039898 00000 n The main points to be aware of are as follows: The minimum build up of blockwork below panel on traditional build must be 300mm but must always be higher than the top of the insulation. 0000018674 00000 n /l\bg0d8+C/)|E4PVA?TA?~BMm How to Build Compliant Spandrel Panels, which is endorsed by the NHBC, has been updated to include information about single-skin cladding for spandrel panels.. SPANDREL PANEL RANGE TYPE 1; PANEL BOARD STRUCTURE TIMBER FRAME SPANDREL PANEL - HORIZONTAL 47X72TIMBER, STUDS TYPICALLY @600C/C, ONE LAYER OF 15MM FERMACELL ON BOTH SIDES (OPTIONAL 38X89 STUDSWITH 18MM FERMACELL ON BOTH SIDES) SEE TRUSSED RAFTER ASSOCIATION How to build compliant SPANDREL PANELS By following the guidance within NHBC Standards, many of these issues will be avoided. 0000035593 00000 n In a recent NHBC survey of 8,000 new homes . Includes:Updates to Approved Documents A, C and L, guidance on Part M, commissioning gas installations and the impact of relatively simple defects. 0000001889 00000 n Includes:Basements, Foundation Depth Calculator app, Approved Document Regulation 7, Construction Products Regulations, Juliette balconies and British Woodwork Federation Stair Scheme. (0*9h72anqHQlQff9 xxt3308lsI= :bpW @]@Y#b ;@.\lW lXl#'0gpo``R! 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By ticking this box, you agree to receive email communications from the TRA about latest news and events. where intended to prevent rising damp, joints should have 100mm lapping, or be sealed or welded be considered in the design of masonry wall panel be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Important new roofing guidance endorsed by the NHBC has been published by the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA), designed to reduce the risks, costs and waste. Technical guidance on spandrel panels and gable wall panels. 0000040964 00000 n To help you interpret and apply the NHBC Standards we produce the following Technical Guidance Documents. 0000000016 00000 n 0000041827 00000 n Spandrel panels should be suitably designed to transmit the loads to the roof . 0000009110 00000 n Copyright 2023. timber frame spandrel panel - horizontal 47x72 timber, studs typically @600c/c, one layer of 15mm fermacell on both sides (optional 38x89 studs with 18mm fermacell . 0000050271 00000 n 0000039054 00000 n You can unsubscribe at any time. Includes:All you need to know about the updated Part L, the transitional provisions, key changes and practical guidance. 0000006790 00000 n 0000021258 00000 n For more information or to discuss how this new NHBC Technical Guidance may affect your build, please call our Design team on 01933 279597. For more information on our products and services, 0000029561 00000 n NHBC - How to build compliant Spandrel Panels. Become a TRA member. 0000031766 00000 n 351 53 North End Manchester, Nh Homes For Sale, Rezo Cut Uk, Tyson Name Meaning Urban Dictionary, Nhbc Spandrel Panel Technical Guidance, Center For The Arts Nh, Man City Wages Revealed, Bones Heather Taffet, How To Use Coin Market Cap, Amish Ice House, Eurovision Simulator 2020, 0000032260 00000 n Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential 23 96 0000004795 00000 n Jonathan Fellingham, chairman of the TRA, said: As the use of pre-manufactured components and offsite construction grows in popularity, housebuilders are increasingly turning to spandrel panels. Builders' Book - An illustrated guide to building energy efficient homes, Builders' Book - An introductory guide to thermal bridging in homes, NHBC 3D Model - VDPC to flat/mono pitched roofs, NHBC Animation - Stepped cavity tray installation process, NHBC Risk Guide - Spandrel panels to cold roof spaces, Technical Extra 04 - Fixing requirements for guttering and fascia's, Technical Extra 04 - Tiling battens to pitched roofs, Technical Extra 05 - Introducing 2012 Chapter 7.2, Technical Extra 06 - Vapour permeable roof underlays, Technical Extra 07 - Pitched roofs and the importance of the correct detailing and specification, Technical Extra 07 - The Construction Glassfibre Manufacturers Association, Technical Extra 09 - Roof tiling. Get in touch with our qualified, highly-skilled team today to find . Wet mortar work essentials, Technical Training - Pitched roof coverings 3. Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Copyright 2023 Trussed Rafter Association. C FhH9vi 'Ej 9_ynWZDo8,*`utsUG{H%wi(uxZuqw>FzxU|qQk/bI{~XO>_}*wM1vF?ZSGvOG|I*kpa98g\%_p)u^7i A Technical guidance on spandrel panels and gable wall installation. 0000036055 00000 n Includes:The importance of correctly installing cavity trays and DPCs | Regulation 38 of the Building Regulations | Code of practice relating to slating and tiling for pitched roofs and vertical cladding. 0000024543 00000 n Timber ledger to be fitted between last truss and blockwork to pick up plasterboard. 0000020949 00000 n Spandrel Panels Context Around 8000 sites surveyed Approx. National House-Building Council (NHBC) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the . 0000038665 00000 n News Make a product enquiry They do not constitute professional advice. Become a TRA member. Regulation Authority in respect of carrying on its insurance business and its Spandrel panels used in cold roof voids to create separation between dwellings or to form the inner leaf of gable walls should be designed, manufactured and installed to provide satisfactory performance. 0000005438 00000 n 0000021112 00000 n 0000029437 00000 n The Spandrel Panel Guide is available now as afree download from this website. 0000074286 00000 n 0000007329 00000 n 0000032150 00000 n . 0000036745 00000 n 0000032564 00000 n . 0000044989 00000 n 0000043200 00000 n Benefits of spandrel panels Large-format panels with exceptional flatness A wide variety of material finishes and textures are available All panels are assembled at our factory and pre-finished for rapid installation on site Composite construction can be broken down and fully recycled They each expand on and explain a specific part of the NHBC Standards. National House-Building Council (NHBC) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation We are asked occasionally whether it is really necessary to continue the separating wall construction up . insurance distribution activities. 0000046998 00000 n Includes: NHBC Standards 2018 - Whats New, Guidance and good practice for CQRs, Drainage under suspended floors, Spandrel panels, NHBC Foundation and Fibres in structural floor toppings. Includes:Chapter 5.4 'Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures' | Guidance and good practice - an industry perspective. 0000008377 00000 n 0000039814 00000 n Spandrel panels can be installed quickly, and faster installation times also mean lower costs. 0000031802 00000 n They do not constitute professional advice. We discuss the use of spandrel panels, and the range of guidance available, in this edition of Technical Extra. Definition: Spandrel and infill panels to window, door and curtain wall systems. NHBC - How to build compliant Spandrel Panels. C++ Program To Calculate Sum Of 10 Numbers, 0000031380 00000 n 0000011042 00000 n Your data is kept private and is not provided to third parties. Spandrel panels used in cold roof voids to create separation between dwellings or to form the inner leaf of gable walls should be designed, manufactured and installed to provide satisfactory performance. Includes:NHBC Standards 2016; Chapter 5.4 FAQs; auto fire suppression systems (Wales); new requirements for consumer units; fire safety issues. %PDF-1.4 % page 01Gable 0000022916 00000 n Includes:Articles on aircrete blocks, FWMA and multipoint door locks. 0000030609 00000 n 0000024144 00000 n trailer <<1EFDE9269D404E1D8B57466530F7D1D5>]/Prev 135383>> startxref 0 %%EOF 118 0 obj <>stream Spandrel Panels. a solar panel attached to an external wall. Trussed Rafter Association Trussed Rafter Association. nhbc technical guidance spandrel panels to cold roofs 7.2/25 jan2018 (first issue) gable panel for masonry wall gable panel. Using spandrel panels as the gable construction in a timber frame building, or as a continuation of the internal skin of a masonry cavity wall, means the panels must be designed to resist wind loadings acting on the end walls as well as loads applied by the claddings. 0000032410 00000 n 0000047025 00000 n 0000036835 00000 n They also leave little or no site waste. 0000034853 00000 n 8.1 Internal services. Spandrel panels to be restrained on both sides by bracing fixed to noggins secured to panels. Discover all the benefits and technical specs of fermacell single-skin cladding for spandrel panels. nhbc spandrel panel technical guidanceaurecon graduate program whirlpool. 0000035691 00000 n 0000017163 00000 n 0000019233 00000 n Discover all the benefits and technical specs of fermacell single-skin cladding for spandrel panels. 0000015504 00000 n See a copy of the TRAs presentation here (PDF). 614 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000043130 00000 n 0000036437 00000 n They each expand on and explain a specific part of the NHBC Standards. 0000010224 00000 n Andreas Andrianopoulos Net Worth, Important new roofing guidance endorsed by the NHBC has been published by the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA), designed to reduce the risks, costs and waste from poor spandrel panel construction by housebuilders.In a recent NHBC survey of 8,000 new homes sites, about 17% were already using spandrel panels. The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has published a new roofing guidance for housebuilders. Weathering details and fixings, 2.1 The Standards and Technical Requirements, 3.2.6 Rendering, plastering and screeding, 3.3 Timber preservation (natural solid timber), 4.1 Land quality managing ground conditions, 4.1.2 Initial Assessment desk study (all sites), 4.1.3 Initial Assessment walkover survey (all sites), 4.1.5 Basic Investigation (sites where hazards are not identified or suspected), 4.1.6 Detailed Investigation (sites where hazards are identified or suspected), 4.1.7 Managing the risks (sites where hazards are found), 4.2.4 The effects of trees on shrinkable soils, 4.2.8 Design and construction of foundations in shrinkable soils, 4.2.9 Foundation depths for specific conditions in shrinkable soils, 4.3.8 Sloping ground and stepped foundations, 4.4 Raft, pile, pier and beam foundations, 4.5 Vibratory ground improvement techniques, 4.5.4 Confirmation of suitability for treatment, 4.5.6 Compatibility of the ground, design and treatment, 4.5.12 Verification of completed treatment, 5 Substructure, Ground Floors, Drainage and Basements, 5.1 Substructure and ground-bearing floors, 5.1.18 Laying the ground-bearing floor slab, 5.2.7 Construction of suspended concrete ground floors, 5.2.9 Thermal insulation and cold bridging, 5.3.7 Design to avoid damage and blockages, 5.4 Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures, 6.1.20 Protection of the works during construction, 6.3.3 Supporting load-bearing internal walls, 6.3.8 Partitions: internal non load-bearing, 6.3.10 Construction of steel framed partitions, 6.3.11 Construction of proprietary systems, 6.4.6 In-situ concrete floors and concreting, 6.4.11 Joists supported by intermediate walls, 6.4.20 Floating floors or floors between homes, 6.6.12 Staircases made from timber and wood-based products, 6.8.3 Solid fuel fireplaces and hearths, 6.9.11 Electrical continuity and earth bonding, 6.9.19 Insulated render and brick slip cladding, 6.10.4 Structural design of load-bearing floors and walls, 6.10.10 Construction of load-bearing walls and external infill walls, 6.10.12 Fixing floor decking and ceilings, 6.10.20 Cladding, lining and sheathing boards, 7.1.4 Flat roof, terrace and balcony general design, 7.1.6 Flat roof, terrace and balcony structural design, 7.1.9 Profiled self-supporting metal decks, 7.1.10 Profiled self-supporting metal roofing, 7.1.11 Thermal insulation and vapour control, 7.1.12 Waterproofing layer and surface treatments, 7.1.13 Green and biodiverse (brown roofs) including roof gardens, 7.1.17 Accessible thresholds and upstands, 7.1.18 Parapets and guarding to terraces and balconies, 7.2.10 Strutting for attic trusses and cut roofs that form a floor, 7.2.15 Ventilation, vapour control and insulation, 8.1.7 Electrical services and installations, 8.2.11 Electrical installation requirements, 8.2.12 Pipes, insulation and protection from cold, 8.3 Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, 9.1.7 Ceramic, concrete, terrazzo and similar tile finishes, 9.3.5 Ceramic, concrete, terrazzo and similar tile finishes, 9.4.3 General provisions cupboards and fitments, 9.4.6 Airing cupboards, cupboards, worktops and fitments, 9.4.7 Ironmongery, prefabricated items and other materials, 9.5.4 Conditions for painting and decorating, 10.1.10 Permanent prefabricated garages and carports, 10.2.4 Freestanding walls and retaining structures, 10.2.8 Garden areas within 3m of the home. As well as the latest technical information, Technical Extra will, where relevant, tell you what actions you need to take and by when. 0000000016 00000 n 0000035376 00000 n Spandrel panels used in cold roof voids to create separation between dwellings or to form the inner leaf of gable walls should be designed, manufactured and installed to provide satisfactory performance. 0000003462 00000 n 0000050597 00000 n g ,wENXBDMM9r5~M9?bsp/5~x_Be^2zC/+1 KC/K!R Screwed to the frame of our spandrel panels, this board provides a water resistant internal wall and prevents damage which could be incurred from outdoor site storage. A Technical guidance on spandrel panels and gable wall installation. Approved Document B states: Combustible thermal break materials should be limited in size to the minimum required to restrict the thermal bridging. 0000020787 00000 n We produce Technical Extra to provide you with detailed updates to NHBC Standards, Building Regulations compliance and current best practice guidance. This is a simpler alternative to that defined (as type 5) within the NHBC Technical Guidance 7.2/25 on spandrel panels to cold roofs - Important new roofing guidance on building and installing spandrel panels which is endorsed by the NHBC is published this week by the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA). Includes:Our launch issue of Technical Extra included articles onpitched roofsand theFlood and Water Management Act. Is standard bracing acceptable? 0000023587 00000 n insurance distribution activities. 0000020474 00000 n Items to be taken into account include: fire resistance acoustic transfer structural stability. They are designed for use by competent construction industry workers and are for general guidance only. Paul Cribbens, NHBC Standards Manager, said of the new guidance: As the housebuilding industry moves evermore towards innovative methods of construction, it is encouraging to see the supply chain embracing the challenges and ensuring that products perform as expected. nhbc technical guidance spandrel panels to cold roofs 7.2/25 jan2018 (first issue) gable panel for masonry wall gable panel.

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