Detail Library – New Details June 2022
House Extensions BLOG

New Details

This month is all about updates on the Detail Library! We have spent many months preparing for the new building regulations changes which go live this June. So, over the last few days we have been uploading all of our updated details to the library.

We have updated over 100 of our core details!

In addition we have a couple of new details to add to the mix.

The main changes you will see are increases in insulation levels, along with other minor tweaks and improvements. 

The main changes include the following categories:

  • Foundation and Floors
  • Masonry walls (including windows and doors)
  • Timber frame walls (including windows and doors)
  • Pitched and Flat roofs
  • Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)
  • Steel Frame
  • SIPS
  • Green Roof

 

Some of the new details this month are featured below.

MW22 cavity wall door jamb detial

MW22 cavity wall door jamb detial 3d

TW20 timber frame door head detail 3d

TW20 timber frame door head detail

TW21 timber frame door level threshold detail

TW21 timber frame door level threshold detail 3d

Resources Update

The Detail Library has recently updated the brands page to include more recommended manufacturers and websites we feel might be useful to you during your detailing journey.

Categories include:

  • Insulation
  • Windows and Doors
  • Masonry
  • Roofing
  • Waterproofing and Drainage
  • Other useful websites and resources

Click here to check out our recommendations!

 
If you are interested in joining our Detail Library – head over to the Detail Library website to get yourself signed up!
 

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