Are you ready for the new regulations that start to take effect from 15th June 2022? *

Building Regulations have changed – For the better!

Conservation of fuel and power Part L Building Regulations

The uplift to Building Regulations Part L includes updated insulation requirements for new homes, which will now be assessed under a new Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) calculation called SAP10.

 

The regulations form a part of the Future Homes Standard (Future Homes and Buildings Standard) which will become effective in 2025.
This will introduce more changes to improve energy efficiency.

 

Part L is divided into a number of Approved Documents broadly outlined below:

  • Part L1A The requirements for new homes to be energy efficient, and individuals responsible for building work must ensure that the homes comply with the requirements provided within this document
  • Part L1B: Covers the requirements for renovations and extensions to existing homes to be energy efficient. Whilst it may not be possible to meet new build standards, the regulations require that elements being replaced, such as a new wall or floor, must be done to Part L1A standard.
  • Part L2A covers new commercial buildings.
  • Part L2B covers existing buildings other than dwellings.

 

Why should you do it?

Apart from the obvious, that you need to comply with Building Regs.

Savings on heating the property

Reduction of harm to the environment

 

What is involved?

Ensuring that insulation and control barriers are installed in such a way that any air movement and consequential heat loss is reduced to a minimum. This requires precision cutting and positioning of all elements to maintain the integrity of the build.

Self builders will need to conduct site audits confirming that the construction follows their plans design detail, and photographic evidence should be kept to prove this.

Whilst there is a short transition period for builds that are in progress or have passed the planning stage under certain circumstances. If you intend to occupy the property yourself then the sooner you adopt the new standard the greater the savings you’ll make.

The emphasis of the change is to minimise air movement through the fabric of the building thereby reducing heat loss. Enabling the use of low energy heating systems whilst maintaining a comfortable and healthy environment within the building, and consequently significant reductions in the cost of heating the property.

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With the recent increases, and further potential increases, in domestic fuel prices these gains are set to considerably exceed original estimates.

 

Whilst experience has shown that many self-builders are happy to spend tens of thousands on kitchens and bathrooms they are more reluctant to instal the best insulation products to the highest standard available at the time of the build. Yet bathrooms and kitchens can easily be replaced and updated years down the road, when the financial burden of the build has eased.

The fabric of your build however, can never be enhanced in a cost-effective manner.

We employ skilled installers who appreciate the importance of complying with the regulations and the benefits to the end user.

* 23 November 2022 for Wales

Sectors Serviced

In addition to residential developments we cater for commercial applications such as offices, hospitals, showrooms, surgeries and other non domestic establishments.

 

Build Types

 

Traditional brick and block construction, timber frame, cast concrete and other contemporary building methods.

What we offer:

 

Fitting options:

  • Fitting floor insulation to comply with current standards, supply labour, vapour control layers and miscellaneous materials such as tapes and other fixings.
  • Fitting wall insulation on timber frame developments to comply with current standards, supply labour, vapour control layers and miscellaneous materials such as tapes and other fixings.

Fully managed options:

  • Supply and fit floor insulation to comply with current standards, supply labour, vapour control layers and miscellaneous materials such as tapes and other fixings.
  • Supply and fit wall insulation on timber frame developments to comply with current standards, supply labour, vapour control layers and miscellaneous materials such as tapes and other fixings.

All of the above include a video in digital format taken on completion to confirm compliance with your plans.

 

Optional service:

  • Thermal imaging:

To demonstrate heat leakage, or lack of, from a building.

  • Pressure Testing:

Where required we can arrange to pressure test your project to assist in proving compliance with the regulations.