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Discover the essential NHBC steelwork standards that protect your new build home. From beam support requirements to protection standards, learn what every homeowner should know.
When it comes to building or inspecting new homes, understanding the guidelines for pitched roofs is vital for ensuring safety, durability, and efficiency. Chapter 7.2 of the NHBC Standards provides comprehensive guidance on the design, construction, and maintenance of pitched roofs. Whether you’re a builder, contractor, or homeowner, these standards […]
Building a new home or structure near trees, hedgerows, and shrubs can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with shrinkable soils. Trees and plants can significantly affect soil stability, which in turn impacts the integrity of foundations. Understanding and following the NHBC Standards, particularly Chapter 4.2, is crucial to […]
Ensuring safety in new build homes is paramount, and a critical aspect of this safety is the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) detectors. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas, often referred to as the “silent killer” because it is colourless, odourless, and tasteless. Similarly, carbon dioxide, […]
Investing in a new build house offers a blank canvas for creating your dream living space. Beyond interior design, you might also consider making changes to the exterior, such as modifying the street scene and adding extra parking. While these ideas can greatly improve functionality and aesthetics, it’s important to […]
Do new build homes have to have insulation between internal walls ? There is no universal answer to this question, as building regulations can vary depending on the location. In some places, it may be required by law to have insulation between internal walls in new build homes, while in […]
What is the best form of construction: brick /blocks or timber frame construction The best form of construction between brick/block and timber frame largely depends on various factors such as budget, climate, location, personal preference, and intended use of the building. Brick/block construction offers durability, fire resistance, and excellent sound […]
Means of escape from dwellings : From the 1 July 2000, the requirement for means of escape from dwellings has been amended to improve means of escape from all new dwellings and extensions. Means of escape requirements areAll dwellings and extensions shall have first floor windows suitable for means of […]
The answer to this question is it depends if you have an NHBC warranty then there is a requirement to have a 5 lever locking mechanism or similar install installed in the door between the house and the garage If however for example you had a for example you had […]
What do new build warranties cover? There are 13 warranty companies all producing slightly different warranty products ( some with exclusions such as damp issues ) You should check with your solicitor what cover you will be receiving prior to legal exchange …if you have a lower level policy : […]