The PDFs below go into detail about the specification and design in Residential New Build applications.

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2.0 - 2.3 General Information

2.0 - 2.3 Introduction and Background
An overview of the Code for Sustainable Homes as well as design optimisation information

Other Residential Information

2.4 Roofs

2.4.1 Pitched Roofs - Ceiling Level Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating pitched roofs at ceiling level (i.e. "typical loft insulation")

2.4.2 Pitched Roofs - Rafter Level Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating pitched roofs at rafter level (e.g. in a room-in-roof)

2.4.3 Flat Roof
Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating flat roofs (for "Green roofs" see 2.4.4)

2.4.4 Green Roof
Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating green roofs (e.g. roof gardens or terraces)

2.4.5 Built up Metal Roof Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating metal roofs (e.g. profiled metal systems)

2.5.1 Masonry Cavity Walls
Solutions and design details for insulating masonry cavity walls.

2.5.2 Timber Frame
Walls
Solutions and design details for insulating timber frame walls (including blown solutions)

2.5.3 Light Steel Frame Walls
Solutions and design details for insulating light steel frame walls (e.g. cladding).

2.5.4 Render and Cladding Walls
Solutions and design details for insulating beneath a rendered or clad facade.

2.6.1 Ground Floor
Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating ground floors (includes underfloor heating).

2.6.2 Exposed Soffit Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating raised ground floors beneath the soffit.

2.7 Basement
Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating basements either internally or externally.

2.8.1 Separating Wall Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating separating walls (including thermal and acoustic)

2.8.2 Separating Floor Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating separating floors (including thermal and acoustic)

2.8.3 Partition Wall Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating partition walls (including thermal and zoning)

2.8.4 Internal Floor Insulation
Solutions and design details for insulating internal floors (including thermal and acoustic)

2.9 Fire Protection
Systems
Solutions and design details for fire protection (structural steel as well as suspended ceilings).