Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorised
Non-combustible insulation in roofs and balconies Building Regulation Approved Document B Volume 1 Dwellings requires that balconies on buildings over 18m high are constructed using non-combustible materials as they are classed as part of the external wall. There are...
Jan 27, 2021 | Uncategorised
The new microsite from the CPA dedicated to the launch of an industry-wide consultation on the new Code for Construction Product Information is now live! Find out more, download the Code, and register for the consultation at buildingsafely.co.uk Quantum Insulation...
Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
The meaning of a flat or zero falls inverted roof deck BS 6229:2018 Flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings code of practice incorporates zero falls applications, however there is some debate about the requirements, achievability and...
Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Warm Tapered Insulation Design – falls and drainage The publication of the updated BS 6229 in 2018 has been the cause of some significant controversy with regards to falls and drainage. As a code of practice BS 6229:2018 contains only recommendations and guidance, and...
Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorised
Reducing Fire Risk When Installing Flat Roofs Fire is probably the most discussed and debated topic within the construction industry post the Grenfell Tragedy, and whilst the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has amended the Building...
Sep 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
Threshold Heights Here at QI HQ we spend a lot of time talking to roofing contractors, main contractors and specifiers about threshold heights; sometimes at design stage and others at construction stage, with the latter generally being due to there being a problem...
