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This four page guidance note provides 2022 Changes to Approved Document Part L1 Conservation of Fuel and Power in New and Existing Dwellings.

This one-page guidance gives an overview of the new BS 5534:2014+A2:2018 revision which included requirements for a new test to analyse an underlay’s ability to withstand wind uplift.

This guidance has been formulated to clarify the requirements in the British standards and BBA Bulletin No2 when leaving roofing underlays exposed for a period of time prior to the final roof covering being installed.

This guidance explains what people need to do regarding CSCS cards and the withdrawal of industry accreditation (IA) also known as Grandfather Rights. The guidance also covers CSR and SCORE cards to cover all devolved nations.

This four page guidance note covers the design stage, installation and explains how they fit with The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).

The guidance gives an overview of the standard to help contractors install slate and tile roof coverings according to BS 8000-6.

This guidance sets out the competence requirements of the act and how competence can be demonstrated. It covers the definition and role of a Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer (PD).

This guidance sets out the considerations for contractors to help ensure they are aware and fulfilling their responsibilities and obligations under the Act.

This two page document provides information about installing timber battens with nail guns and the different sized gun nails available on the market and compliance with current British standard BS 5534 ‘Code of practice for slating and tiling’.

This guidance is to help contractors understand the responsibility they may undertake in relation to the design of the works prior to signing contracts.

This guidance is to help during shortages of slate and half, utilising more readily available sized slates to ensure compliance with BS 5534 and other alternatives that are available.

This two page document provides an understanding of why mosses and lichens grow on roofs, how to identify them and information on treatment, maintenance and prevention.

This guidance gives an overview of the latest revision to Technical handbook: domestic—Section 6: Energy in New and Existing Dwellings.

This guidance gives an overview of the latest revision to Technical handbook: nondomestic—Section 6: Energy places the emphasis on the adoption of a fabric first approach, with higher minimum fabric standards for the external envelope and improved airtightness, along with the use of low-carbon heating technologies.

This four-page guidance note provides an overview of changes to Approved Document L2: Buildings other than dwellings within Part L of the Building Regulations, which had not been updated for nearly a decade.

This guidance gives an overview of the changes to the regulations, standards and supporting guidance relating to external wall systems that have come into force in Scotland.

This single page guidance note addresses some common queries around why ponding water may be present but also tips on key questions for contractors to ask at tender/quotation stage and how standing water can be avoided.

This 16 page document gives a summary of the BS 6229 (Flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings—Code of Practice). The revised BS 6229:2018 describes best current practice in the design, construction, care and maintenance of roofs with a flat or curved surface, at a pitch not greater than ten degrees to the horizontal, with a continuously supported flexible waterproof covering.

This guidance gives an overview and explanation on trafficking single-lap tiled roofs

This guidance explains how to use the correct choice tool to avoid additional costs and increased installation time from increased burn-out rates. It explains the issues and useful do’s and don’ts.

This two page guidance gives an overview of the benefits of using mastic asphalt.

This four-page guidance note explains the difference in fibre cement slates compared to other natural slates and the importance of understanding this.

It gives guidance on the correct fastener and washer combination for the type of application. 

This two page document provides information on the use of the use of lead throughout history and signposting for technical support and industry standards.

This four-page guidance note provides an overview of changes to Approved Document L2: Buildings other than dwellings within Part L of the Building Regulations, which had not been updated for nearly a decade.

This guidance outlines the circular economy and how the roofing sector can fit into that model.