Accredited construction details (Scotland) 2010 - For the limitation of thermal bridging and air infiltration in low and medium rise domestic buildings. Introduction and principles

Publication Year

2010

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Introduces ways of meeting some of the requirements of the functional standards set out in Regulation 9 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. Provides information on managing thermal loss, limiting uncontrolled air infiltration, avoiding interstitial condensation and avoiding surface condensation.

Document History

Version 1.0 issued October 2010 - Initial issue of comprehensively updated document, in support of the 2010 revision to building regulations. Version 1.1 issued February 2011 - Appendix 3 values added (p.26); amended text on VCLs (page 21); minor general editorial corrections within text. Version 1.2 issued June 2011 - Addition of text on use of different sources of data in calculating Htb (page 7); Appendix 3 values updated for steel frame (p.26). For building warrant applications submitted on or after 1 October 2010. The 6 parts of the Accredited construction details (Scotland) 2010 package comprises: This introduction and principles. Part 1 - Full fill masonry construction details. Part 2 - Partial fill masonry construction details. Part 3 - Timber frame construction details. Part 4 - Metal frame construction details. Part 5 - Additional common junction details.

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