How does the NHBC Chapter 7.1 update affect roof insulation? As the largest insurer of new construction housing the NHBC plays an important role in the construction industry, producing its own guidance that follows regulations and standards and clarifies their...

Correct loading of inverted roof insulation Whilst a correctly installed Water Flow Reduction Layer (WFRL) prevents the majority of rainwater from getting beneath inverted roof insulation, the insulation board still requires ballasting down to prevent flotation. This...

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...

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...