As we now know it the new Part L building regs requires a 25% reduction in carbon emissions compared with the 2006 version. Obviously this will have a dramatic effect on walls and on cavity walls in particular. For example, Celotex states that you will need 165mm of mineral wool insulation which is a 65% increase. When Part L is tightened again in 2013 the issue becomes even tighter. Its all about thermal bridging which neatly brings us to timber frame construction and solid masonry walls which are simpler to build and take up less space. Celotex with Building magazine has assembled a panel of experts to debate. The findings are out on the 15th of October 2010.
Archive for October, 2010
Building regulations change – Part L
Saturday, October 30th, 2010Building Regulations change – Part J
Saturday, October 30th, 2010We have heard that some eager housebuilders have rushed to beat the Part J (Combustion appliances) deadline. It allowed them to save millions by registering their intention to start before October 1st. That way they gained an extra year before they have to start work under the old rules regardless of project programme length.
Green construction design & supply chain solution
Thursday, October 28th, 2010The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI), a public private partnership is driving the development of green technologies in the UK to meet its 2050 carbon reduction targets. It has started a 2 year project to identify ways in which refurbishment and retrofitting of existing residential properties can be accelerated by industrialising the processes of design, supply and implementation, while stimulating demand from householders by exploiting additional opportunities that come with extensive building refurbishment.
Extension building compliance report – Detached property extension, Wonersh, Surrey, GU5 0RY
Monday, October 25th, 2010Syntegra Consulting appointed as energy consultant to undertake the energy assessment and building regs compliance report for an extension to a 5 bedroom detached property in Wonersh, Surrey.
Extension, Wonersh, Surrey, GU5 0RY
Reviving the housing sector
Sunday, October 24th, 2010Grant Shapps has announced in August that action is required as housebuilding was at its lowest level since 1924! Furthermore, a New Homes Bonus scheme will be introduced early in the spending review period. – This is designed to reward local authorities who give consent and support for building new homes. Under the new homes bons scheme, the government will match the council tax raised on each new house for six years.
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