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Technical Advice and Downloads. 0000018237 00000 n Includes:Our annual claims review | Key issues around designing, manufacturing and installing windows | Good practice topics | Summary of NHBC Foundation reports. 0000030995 00000 n 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. 0000025557 00000 n 0000039048 00000 n 0000056915 00000 n Become a TRA member. page 1 of 9 TECHNICAL GUIDANCE SPANDREL PANELS TO COLD ROOFS 7.2 /25 January 2018 (First Issue) NHBC NHBC House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK5 8FP 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. 0000003624 00000 n No spam. 0000047477 00000 n 0000020949 00000 n 0000041042 00000 n Your data is kept private and is not provided to third parties. Includes:Basements, Foundation Depth Calculator app, Approved Document Regulation 7, Construction Products Regulations, Juliette balconies and British Woodwork Federation Stair Scheme. 0000017554 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. Includes:All you need to know about the updated Part L, the transitional provisions, key changes and practical guidance. *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 hbbbd`b```%F8w4F|x U* endstream endobj 615 0 obj <>/Metadata 365 0 R/Pages 364 0 R/StructTreeRoot 367 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 616 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 595.276 841.89]/Type/Page/PieceInfo>/PageTransformationMatrixList<0[1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 -297.638 -420.945]>>/PageUIDList<0 204>>/PageWidthList<0 595.276>>>>>>>> endobj 617 0 obj <> endobj 618 0 obj <> endobj 619 0 obj <> endobj 620 0 obj <> endobj 621 0 obj <>stream The panels must be designed to comply with structural, thermal and fire resistance (where required) performance standards and current building standards and regulations. 0000008836 00000 n 1st September 2017. You can access the latest and past issues below. 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: 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:External masonry walls; flat roofs, terraces and balconies; drives, paths and landscaping; and more. 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. 0000004459 00000 n 0000037905 00000 n See a copy of the TRAs presentation here (PDF). The new technical guidance issued by the NHBC this year affects spandrel and gable panels. Copyright 2023. 0000031041 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % Become a TRA member. 0000037217 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. WARRANTY POSITION. The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has published a new roofing guidance for housebuilders. 0000020964 00000 n Key Success Factors In Bizcafe, Download. 0000030531 00000 n 0000038361 00000 n 0000031879 00000 n By ticking this box, you agree to receive email communications from the TRA about latest news and events. Spandrel panels can be installed quickly, and faster installation times also mean lower costs. good practice. by. nhbc spandrel panel technical guidanceaurecon graduate program whirlpool. 0000046998 00000 n 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. 0000025300 00000 n 0000019233 00000 n NHBC TECHNICAL GUIDANCE 2018 - Spandrel Panels to Cold Roofs. Discover all the benefits and technical specs of fermacell single-skin cladding for spandrel panels. 0000047323 00000 n 0000030918 00000 n 0000003277 00000 n 0000024144 00000 n 0000032641 00000 n 0000035614 00000 n 0000030146 00000 n NHBC's registered address is NHBC House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK5 8FP. 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. 0000073696 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. 0000032535 00000 n 0000035232 00000 n Find a member Members area. Technical Training - Pitched roof coverings 1. The requirements for building spandrel panels are as follows: Softwood structural frame with vertical studs at 600mm centres Minimum section size 47 x 72mm where joints are plated and 38 x 89mm where joints nailed The orientation illustrated is 47 x 72mm shown vertical for plating. 0000046837 00000 n 0000037982 00000 n 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. 0000044989 00000 n 0000032150 00000 n Technical Training - Pitched roof coverings 1. As well as the latest technical information, Technical Extra will, where relevant, tell you what actions you need to take and by when. Spandrel Panels Context Around 8000 sites surveyed Approx. 0000030224 00000 n Approved Document B states: Combustible thermal break materials should be limited in size to the minimum required to restrict the thermal bridging. Note that only certain parts of NHBC's products and services are within the scope The spandrel panel may be a window frame containing infills, a 0000033784 00000 n 6.1 External masonry walls 6.2 External timber framed walls 6.3 Internal walls 6.4 Timber and concrete upper floors 6.5 Steelwork 6.6 Staircases 6.7 Doors, windows and glazing 6.8 Fireplaces, chimneys and flues 6.9 Curtain walling and cladding 6.10 Light steel framed walls and floors. 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. 0000039820 00000 n 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. 0000036745 00000 n 0000032844 00000 n Where is it all going wrong? New roofing guide to boost housebuilders use of offsite components. 8.1 Internal services. 0000008603 00000 n Members include the principal manufacturers of trussed rafters, metal web joists, suppliers and professionals involved in roof and floor design and construction. 0000001356 00000 n 23 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000035671 00000 n Learn more at: www . Southgate Centre Expansion, A Technical guidance on spandrel panels and gable wall installation. 0000000016 00000 n 0000039892 00000 n 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 NHBC Standards 2006. 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. 0000012017 00000 n 0000005448 00000 n 8 C Zu 2& LB+ E: i y uw i o W o L "$ N g y $ 3 #, y#@C0" h4 uq{q d" | ] |xB 6 x $ ] 9 ODw `" :T A LJ kB i f >"{ . Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK5 8FP. The guide is designed to reduce the risks, costs and waste from poor spandrel panel construction by housebuilders. 7.2.24 Spandrel panels; 8 Services. 0000038665 00000 n 6.1.18 Wall ties - NHBC Standards 2021 NHBC Standards 2021 External masonry walls 6.1 6.1.18 Wall ties Wall ties of the correct type shall be installed where required, and be suitable for their intended use and location. For more information on our products and services, NHBC - How to build compliant Spandrel Panels. To help you interpret and apply the NHBC Standards we produce the following Technical Guidance Documents. Includes:Our launch issue of Technical Extra included articles onpitched roofsand theFlood and Water Management Act.
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