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April 22nd, 2019 - NHBC Standards 2013 NHBC accepts the use of Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Insulation Board provided it is installed used and maintained in accordance with this Certificate in relation to NHBC Standards Chapter 6 1 External masonry walls and Chapter 6 9 Curtain walling and cladding Current NHBC guidance precludes the use of faade Timber ledger to be fitted between last truss and blockwork to pick up plasterboard. . 0000037899 00000 n Fermacell - Fermacell Single Skin Solutions installation guidance. The building designer/architect should agree fire protection requirements with the NHBC building control surveyor for the project (or local authority building control in Scotland and Northern Ireland), particularly for panels clad with weatherboarding . 0000023888 00000 n New . 0000037982 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. 0000022231 00000 n 0000041055 00000 n H\Ao0 0000021263 00000 n 0000041363 00000 n But TRA members and NHBC inspectors have shared concerns about the quality of construction in some areas, so its vital that housebuilders understand best practice in design and installation to achieve the best results. 0000031802 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % #D=1Hz}geYlMMM-cm(((vRh?> Sh.j9DCn@I3HQ gHP*)5#`'UFZ4y(["Na*S8TP%h Get in touch with our qualified, highly-skilled team today to find . 0000005438 00000 n 0000016023 00000 n 0000046564 00000 n 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. Find out more. 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). NHBC Risk Guide Spandrel Panels (Revised May 2020) (Refer to NHBC Technical Guidance 7.2/25, Technical Extra 23 and Trussed Rafter Association Guidance) . 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 0000025557 00000 n 7.2.24 Spandrel panels; 8 Services. Includes:A detailed summary of the key changes in NHBC Standards 2013. 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. 0000047323 00000 n Is Stephanie Izard Still Married, Technical Training - Pitched roof coverings 1. 0000005214 00000 n (England) and 100mm thick TECHNICAL. %' 0000004795 00000 n herrera family durango, mexico . 0000013676 00000 n To help you interpret and apply the NHBC Standards we produce the following Technical Guidance Documents. 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. Click here to access the document in full. hb``g``[ X8:\s\``1wOxErO|hU%BJ ll(i !@!Vmm`E,FLL!L=O11x30faL``4ecXhb(fda&cyv,g]3=p;`Qvn 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. 0000032535 00000 n 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$F9,HY(`eD4rDLD?iW"O1\>OR[[email protected];:/wXR>}xVWM#6Qg;,/< 8CZu2&LB+E:iyuwioWoL"$Ngy$3#,y#@C0"h4uq{qd"|]|xB6x$]9ODw`":TALJ kBi f>"{. 0000062223 00000 n 0000025300 00000 n The new technical guidance issued by the NHBC this year affects spandrel and gable panels. Copyright 2023. Includes:Our annual claims review | Key issues around designing, manufacturing and installing windows | Good practice topics | Summary of NHBC Foundation reports. 0000043200 00000 n WARRANTY POSITION. 0000071910 00000 n 2.1 The Standards and Technical Requirements 2.2 Models3 General 3.1 Concrete and its reinforcement 3.1.1 Compliance 3.1.2 Provision information 3.1.3 Storage materials 3.1.4 Site mixed concrete 3.1.5 Ready mixed concrete 3.1.6 Concrete specification 3.1.7 Admixtures 3.1.8. 0000039054 00000 n good practice. Your data is kept private and is not provided to third parties. We've produced a range of downloads with the latest technical advice on spandrel and gable panels. 0000008836 00000 n Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential To help you interpret and apply the NHBC Standards we produce the following Technical Guidance Documents. 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. In a recent NHBC survey of 8,000 new homes . Spandrel panels that comply with guidance from the Structural Timber Association . In a recent NHBC survey of 8,000 new homes sites, about 17% were already using spandrel panels. Curtain walling and cladding systems that do not conform to the descriptions in this chapter will not generally be acceptable. Members include the principal manufacturers of trussed rafters, metal web joists, suppliers and professionals involved in roof and floor design and construction. good practice. Includes:External masonry walls; flat roofs, terraces and balconies; drives, paths and landscaping; and more. For more information on our products and services, 0000049854 00000 n You can unsubscribe at any time. 0000003277 00000 n Includes:Chapter 5.4 'Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures' | Guidance and good practice - an industry perspective. 0000039430 00000 n Includes:NHBC Standards 2016; Chapter 5.4 FAQs; auto fire suppression systems (Wales); new requirements for consumer units; fire safety issues. For more information or to discuss how this new NHBC Technical Guidance may affect your build, please call our Design team on 01933 279597. Identification of 'coastal' sites Identification of more exposed 'coastal' sites is not as straightforward as it might seem. Factors to be taken into account when designing and installing spandrel panels over party walls and gable walls with cold roof voids. of UK financial services regulation. 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. 0000005327 00000 n Expanding on and explaining the NHBC Standards. 0000014866 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % kept clean and free from mortar droppings spaced at a maximum of 600mm horizontally and 450mm vertically spaced at jambs of openings and at movement joints at a maximum of 300mm vertically and within 225mm of the masonry reveal or movement joint; additional studs may be needed. Emily Rand Leaguepedia, 8.1.1 . 0000031041 00000 n Factors to be taken into account when designing and installing spandrel panels over party walls and gable walls with cold roof voids. 0000038361 00000 n 0000002048 00000 n Trussed Rafter Association Trussed Rafter Association. 0000017163 00000 n Spandrel Panels. 0000036835 00000 n Trussed roof manufacturers report increasing interest in these offsite components, especially from large and volume housebuilders building low-rise housing and apartments.The new guide for masonry-built homes provides evidence-based technical best practice on the design, structural requirements, fire and acoustic performance, weather protection and safe installation of spandrel panels. 0000030917 00000 n NHBCs registered address is NHBC House, Davy Avenue, Home. Its definitely the best way to regularly keep up-to-date with our technical news so if you dont currently receive it, wed urge you to sign up. By ticking this box, you agree to receive email communications from the TRA about latest news and events. 0000042822 00000 n Includes:Spandrel panels on gable end walls; external ground levels; water ingress issues; use of combustible materials in buildings over 18m; and more. 0000031688 00000 n 0000037977 00000 n The TRA recently presented at the NHBC Building for Tomorrow roadshows, speaking to more than 700 housebuilders, addressing issues and providing guidance on spandrel panel design, manufacturing, handling and delivery, and installation. 0000034166 00000 n 0000034930 00000 n We are asked occasionally whether it is really necessary to continue the separating wall construction up . They do not constitute professional advice. 0000008603 00000 n James Avery Spiga Chain, Tel: 0344 633 1000 Fax: 01908 747 255 www.nhbc.co.uk QUESTION ANSWER Spandrel panels are generally factory-made, transported to site in one or more sections, and craned into position on to timber framed or masonry support walls. 0000037140 00000 n They provide an alternative to the inner leaf of an exterior masonry wall at the gable end of a building. 2.1 The Standards and Technical Requirements 2.2 Models3 General 3.1 Concrete and its reinforcement 3.1.1 Compliance 3.1.2 Provision information 3.1.3 Storage materials 3.1.4 Site mixed concrete 3.1.5 Ready mixed concrete 3.1.6 Concrete specification 3.1.7 Admixtures 3.1.8. 0000040591 00000 n Includes:The revised NHBC Standards Chapter 7.2 on 'Pitched Roofs'. 0000037127 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. Gable Wall Spandrel Panels This guidance relates to pitched trussed rafter roofs above masonry with an unoccupied, cold roof space and insulation at ceiling level. 0000050298 00000 n You can access the latest and past issues below. Spandrel panels to cold roofs (January 2018) Published: 22 October 2020. The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has published a new roofing guidance for housebuilders. 614 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000014224 00000 n 0000029561 00000 n Standards 2018 - what's new? 0000027388 00000 n 0000008572 00000 n 0000037217 00000 n Spandrel Panels Context Around 8000 sites surveyed Approx. The TRA and NHBC will also be providing further updates on gable detailing later this year. 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To help you interpret and apply the NHBC Standards we produce the following Technical Guidance Documents. 0000039438 00000 n NHBC - How to build compliant Spandrel Panels. 0000041196 00000 n Timber ledger to be fitted between last truss and blockwork to pick up plasterboard. /l\bg0d8+C/)|E4PVA?TA?~BMm 0000015310 00000 n 0000030449 00000 n 0000009622 00000 n insurance distribution activities. Copyright 2023. shawnee mission west high school yearbook. 0000008377 00000 n 0000036071 00000 n insurance distribution activities. Includes:Articles on aircrete blocks, FWMA and multipoint door locks. 0000015558 00000 n company number 00320784. 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. 00:00. 0000036823 00000 n hb```f`Z rAb,l,L@pDY}![l//? @5/"! 0000050597 00000 n NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE 2018 - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs Click here to access the document in full. trailer <]/Prev 551895/XRefStm 3277>> startxref 0 %%EOF 717 0 obj <>stream 0000032641 00000 n 0000044516 00000 n Find a member Members area. nhbc technical guidance spandrel panels to cold roofs 7.2/25 jan2018 (first issue) gable panel for masonry wall gable panel. Strutting should be provided: in accordance with the design . Become a TRA member. Spandrels - Gable and Party Wall Spandrel Panels are a simple solution to replace blockwork walls in the roof space. 0000015504 00000 n NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs. 0000011184 00000 n of a single-skin cladding solution for spandrel panels. 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.

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