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E10 Eaves (insulation at ceiling level) E10MCPF4
This junction can account for up to 11% of heat loss through thermal bridging and is a major cause of the growth of mould at the junction between wall and ceiling.
In this detail the registration number tells us it is detail number E10, that…
LABC has launched a new website for homeowners - Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations as well as technical advice on obtaining building control and planning approvals.
Launched in February 2021 the website has won plaudits from…
The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) lays down rules for the marketing of construction products and uses a common technical language to assess product performance. The aim is provide reliable information to construction professionals so that they can compare the performance of products…
E1 Steel lintel with perforated steel base plate E1MCFF2
This junction can account for up to 26% of heat loss through thermal bridging, so it is critical the metal lintel is isolated from the external wall to minimise heat loss through the structure.
In this detail the registration number…
The latest version of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual is now available. The manual, endorsed by RIBA and CIAT, is divided into chapters that each contains functional requirements and guidance on how to meet the conditions.
A handy resource to have on site, the technical manual produced to…
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As thermal requirements for new builds have increased, designers have little option but to increase quantities of insulation within the external envelope of a structure such as the walls, floors and roof.
As cavities in masonry construction get bigger to achieve compliance, so do the structural…
The Government have recently set out a package of reforms to deliver 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s through planning reform and targeted investment.
As part of this plans have been announced to consult on further measures to speed up the planning system as well as make better use of land…
The building regulations require new buildings to be constructed within a range of airtightness performance standards to ensure that the infiltration and leakage of air between the inside and outside of the building is at an acceptable level.
When a building is being heated and the temperature…