The TRA and NHBC will also be providing further updates on gable detailing later this year. 0000015558 00000 n please see our website nhbc.co.uk or your NHBC product documentation. Spandrel panels should be designed by the manufacturer in accordance with the building designer's details and requirements and manufactured in accordance with guidance from the Structural Timber Association (www.structuraltimber.co.uk) or Trussed Rafter Association (www.tra.org.uk). New roofing guide to boost housebuilders use of offsite components. 7.2.24 Spandrel panels in cold roofs 8 Services 9 Finishes 10 External works Pitched roofs 7.2 7.2.10 Strutting for attic trusses and cut roofs that form a floor Strutting to attic trusses shall be provided to support the applied loads and self-weight without undue movement or distortion. of UK financial services regulation. 0000034089 00000 n In a recent NHBC survey of 8,000 new homes . company number 00320784. 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. NHBC Standards 2006. 0000036835 00000 n herrera family durango, mexico . Learn more at: www . We discuss the use of spandrel panels, and the range of guidance available, in this edition of Technical Extra. 0000021557 00000 n a solar panel attached to an external wall. 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. 0000036055 00000 n We produce Technical Extra to provide you with detailed updates to NHBC Standards, Building Regulations compliance and current best practice guidance. They do not constitute professional advice. NHBC is registered in England and Wales under company number 00320784. Includes:Guarding openable windows with low cills; fire protection for proprietary dummy chimneys; weep holes in masonry walls. 0000030918 00000 n No spam. 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. 0000000016 00000 n Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential News Make a product enquiry 0000031302 00000 n 0000031498 00000 n Learn more at: www . Standards 2018 - what's new? 0000021258 00000 n Copyright 2023. 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>"{. Pre-fabricated panels that are lifted directly into place, they are designed by following the building designer's details and requirements and are manufactured in accordance with guidance from the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA). 0000009110 00000 n 0000003277 00000 n 0000032922 00000 n 0000035614 00000 n 00:00. They provide an alternative to the inner leaf of an exterior masonry wall at the gable end of a building. 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 Discover all the benefits and technical specs of fermacell single-skin cladding for spandrel panels. Lamborghini Club Singapore, 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. 0000017163 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. 0000033325 00000 n WARRANTY POSITION. 0000018674 00000 n 0000040205 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 . 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). 0000062223 00000 n Click here to access the document in full. 0000002704 00000 n NHBCs registered address is NHBC House, Davy Avenue, 0000029763 00000 n Home. 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. 0000039898 00000 n *E*"rED$(#h;/ VUZO[[e~mw=~8&a8?5srr AYT1jMRJ' 5),S5r,7ULVrzRjA!e4LWRR,cJmHsSS 9i"`.1(&cT6<0KbZi)WI0)6[mb%=kD(VT!z ^(Nl8H2$Ub They provide an ideal solution to the skills shortages in housebuilding and roofing, and they help to improve safety on site, as they require less time working at height. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Technical Training - Pitched roof coverings 2. 100 ft drain snake home depot. 01:54. 0000004161 00000 n spaced within 225mm of the top of the wall, including at gables Items to be taken into account include: They provide an alternative to the inner leaf of an exterior masonry wall at the gable end of a building. 0000035671 00000 n 0000074286 00000 n 0000035309 00000 n 0000039814 00000 n Includes:Updates to Approved Documents A, C and L, guidance on Part M, commissioning gas installations and the impact of relatively simple defects. 0000013970 00000 n 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. Factors to be taken into account when designing and installing spandrel panels over party walls and gable walls with cold roof voids. 0000017710 00000 n Technical guidance on spandrel panels and gable wall panels. 0000038742 00000 n 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. 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. 0000007677 00000 n 0000046998 00000 n Become a TRA member. insurance distribution activities. Technical Training - Pitched roof coverings 2. 0000037217 00000 n 0000036758 00000 n Expanding on and explaining the NHBC Standards. 0000031688 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. 0000010224 00000 n Download. Technical Training - Pitched roof coverings 1. NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs. 0000012684 00000 n 0000014199 00000 n new edition is the introduction of Clause 7.2.24 'Spandrel Panels', incorporated into Chapter 7.2 'Pitched Roofs'. 0000031421 00000 n 0000023318 00000 n Includes:NHBC Standards 2016; Chapter 5.4 FAQs; auto fire suppression systems (Wales); new requirements for consumer units; fire safety issues. Wall ties should: 0000016023 00000 n As well as the latest technical information, Technical Extra will, where relevant, tell you what actions you need to take and by when. Is standard bracing acceptable? 0000002376 00000 n 0000037140 00000 n 0000032183 00000 n 0000005448 00000 n 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). Items to be taken into account include: structural stability. 0000000016 00000 n 0000034549 00000 n (England) and 100mm thick TECHNICAL. 0000036453 00000 n Where is it all going wrong? Home. Spandrel panels to cold roofs (January 2018) Published: 22 October 2020. NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE 2018 - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs. 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. To help you interpret and apply the NHBC Standards we produce the following Technical Guidance Documents. 0000030917 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. Includes:Chapter 5.4 'Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures' | Guidance and good practice - an industry perspective. nhbc spandrel panel technical guidance. Includes:The NHBC Standards 2014 edition, introducing 3.2 'mechanical ventilation with heat recovery' and MVHR - getting it right, from the start. In a recent NHBC survey of 8,000 new homes . 0000004459 00000 n Includes:Basements, Foundation Depth Calculator app, Approved Document Regulation 7, Construction Products Regulations, Juliette balconies and British Woodwork Federation Stair Scheme. 0000021112 00000 n #D=1Hz}geYlMMM-cm(((vRh?> Sh.j9DCn@I3HQ gHP*)5#`'UFZ4y(["Na*S8TP%h 0000038669 00000 n 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 . NHBC - How to build compliant Spandrel Panels. 0000021263 00000 n insurance distribution activities. 4zE$\. company number 00320784. 0000029182 00000 n NHBC is registered in England and Wales under 0000047323 00000 n 0000033784 00000 n 0000033402 00000 n 0000049854 00000 n Regulation Authority in respect of carrying on its insurance business and its 0000009622 00000 n 0000032150 00000 n 614 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000018237 00000 n 0000019233 00000 n Note that only certain parts of NHBC's products and services are within the scope 0000037600 00000 n Find out more. The new technical guidance issued by the NHBC this year affects spandrel and gable panels. 0000004795 00000 n Includes:Our annual claims review | Key issues around designing, manufacturing and installing windows | Good practice topics | Summary of NHBC Foundation reports. 0000053757 00000 n 0000013766 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. 0000000016 00000 n 0000035994 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. 0000039820 00000 n This unique fibre gypsum building board combines superior fire resistance, acoustic insulation and impact strength. 0000044789 00000 n 23 0 obj <> endobj xref 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. 0000023587 00000 n Includes:The revised NHBC Standards Chapter 7.2 on 'Pitched Roofs'. 0000034930 00000 n 0000073962 00000 n 0000034166 00000 n Identification of 'coastal' sites Identification of more exposed 'coastal' sites is not as straightforward as it might seem. 0000036359 00000 n 0000037982 00000 n trailer <<28BED8DCF7814489B2C280FC9058895E>]/Prev 357340/XRefStm 1705>> startxref 0 %%EOF 403 0 obj <>stream NHBC - How to build compliant Spandrel Panels. 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