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Building Regulations and Other Guidance
Part A Structure
Part B Fire Safety
Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Part D Toxic Substances
Part E Sound
Part F Means of Ventilation
Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
Part H Drainage and waste disposal
Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
Part K Protection from falling, collision and impact
Part L Conservation of fuel and power
Part M Access to and use of buildings
Part O Overheating
Part P Electrical safety
Part Q Security
Part R Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
Part S Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles
Air Leakage
Regulation 7 Materials and Workmanship
Radon
Building Energy Rating: EPC
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems
Timber Frame Construction
Acceptable Construction Details
Typical Inspection Reports
Spandrel panels
A spandrel panel is the uppermost section of triangular-shaped stud framework at the gable/party wall. It is nailed directly into the party wall panel, head plate or into the top rail.
For additional strength and stability to the gable wall, spandrel panels or party wall panels, sheathing material can be added to the external face. Lateral restraint straps can also be used to stabilize the gable; these work by transmitting wind loads into the structure. Bracing timber may be required again to add further support should the roof-bracing timbers abut the party walls or the spandrel panels.
When fixing roof bracing members to the spandrel panel that forms part of the party wall in the attic space, fixing blocks should be fixed to at least two stud members after the two layers of plasterboard have been fixed.