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Technical Extra 05 - Pitched roofs special edition - November 2011
Technical Extra 05 introduces the revised NHBC Standards Chapter 7.2 on 'Pitched Roofs'. Aimed at all technical staff, architects and site managers, it covers the background to the changes as well as an explanation of the new requirements for:
- mortar
- mechanical fixing of ridge and hip tiles
- dentil tiles in ridges and hips
- interlocking tiles
- verge arrangements.
The revised Chapter comes into force for all new homes with foundations concreted on or after 1 January 2012. Technical Extra 05 gives you a head start to implement the changes with immediate effect to improve quality and reduce your technical risk.
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Download revised Standards Chapter 7.2 Pitched roofs pdf
If you have any comments or feedback on this issue, please email: technicalextra@nhbc.co.uk
Issue 04 - October 2011
Technical Extra 4 includes updates on pitched roofs, The Flood and Water Management Act, guttering fixings and hardcore selection.
Issue 03 - Sept 2011
Technical Extra 03 focuses entirely on the challenges for the industry in complying with Part L of the Building Regulations in England and Wales.
Issue 02 - April 2011
Technical Extra 02 included articles on basements and waterproofing and details of the updated Code of Practice (CoP) on 'The Definition of Waste'
Issue 01 - February 2011
Our launch issue of Technical Extra included articles on pitched roofs and the Flood and Water Management Act.