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TEEL FRAME JULY 2008
INTRODUCTION
THERMAL PERFORMANCE ACCEPTABLE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
AIR BARRIER - SECTION (5)
- CONTINUITY
This section shows appropriate details for light steel frame contruction.
CHECKLIST The 5-01 Ground Floor - Insulation above slab
CHECKLIST
Introduction document "Limiting Thermal Bridging and Air Infiltration
(TICK ALL)
5-02 Ground Floor - Insulation below(TICK ALL)
slab
Acceptable Construction Details" provides practical information with regards to
implementation of these details onsite. This guide should be read in conjunction
5-03 Intermediate Floor
with these details. Details are given for junctions with a range of roof, ground 5-04 Separating Wall (plan)
floor and internal floor types, as well as at external wall opes. Frame depth can 5-05 Separating Wall (section)
typically vary from 75 mm to 150 mm. These details are appropriate for all such 5-06 Partition Wall - plan
variations. 5-07 Eaves - Ventilated roof space
5-08 Eaves - Unventilated roof space
With steel frame, some insulation must be placed outside the frame to provide a 5-09 Eaves - Ventilated - Insulation between and under rafters - Dormer
thermal break and avoid condensation. Warm frame construction is 5-10 Eaves - Unventilated - Insulation between and under rafters - Dormer
where all the insulation is outside the frame. Hybrid construction is where
insulation is included both outside the steel structure and in between the steel 5-11 Eaves - Ventilated - Insulation between and under rafters - Pitched ceiling
components. At least 33% of the thermal resistance should be provided outside 5-12 Eaves - Ventilated - Insulation between and over rafters
the steel. With hybrid construction, the system manufacturer should provide a 5-13 Ventilated and Unventilated Attic
condensation risk analysis (in accordance with BS 5250) to ensure there is no 5-14 Gable - Insulation between and under rafters - Ventilated Rafter Void
risk of interstitial condensation. An internal vapour control layer is generally 5-15 Gable - Insulation between and under rafters - Unventilated Rafter Void
required. The details show warm frame construction but apply equally to hybrid 5-16 Gable - Insulation between and over rafters - Unventilated Rafter Void
construction. 5-17 Flat Roof - Eaves
Insulation thicknesses have not been provided as these depend on the thermal
5-18 Flat Roof - Parapet
properties of the materials chosen together with the proposed U-value. It is 5-19 Ope - Lintel
important to choose appropriate tightly fitting materials. Generally, a rigid 5-20 Ope - Jamb
insulation material, which acts as an insulated sheathing board, is required 5-21 Ope - Sill
outside the frame.
Details show a masonry outer leaf for simplification. The details are also The details in this section should also be read with
appropriate
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Table 3 of are insulation
IP 1/06 andK1
and Table sheathing types, and internal lining type and
of DEAP 2006 Section G: General details and may effect a reduced testing regime.
thickness. All external cladding systems should be propper materials as defined
GENERAL NOTES OPTION AIR BARRIER
in part D. G-04 Metal Stud Partition
(TICK ONE) Head -- OPTIONS
Section
These diagrams illustrate good practice for design and construction of interfaces
only in respect to ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity.
Other issues are not considered fully. The guidance must be implemented with Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
due regard to all other Building Regulations requirements.
AACCEPTABLE
C C E P TCONSTRUCTION
A B L E CDETAIL
ONSTRUCTION DETAILS
(5) STEEL FRAME Ground Floor - Insulation above slab DETAIL 5.01, JULY 2008
If screed is used instead of timber Seal between wall and floor air
floor covering, install edge insulation barrier OR seal gap between skirting
with min. R-value of 0.75m2 K/W board and floor using a flexible
through depth of screed sealant
Any upstand installed to floor edge to Seal all penetrations through air
support steel framing must be formed
barrier using a flexible sealant or tape
with insulating blocks
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Ensure full depth of insulation between Seal all penetrations through air
and over joists extends to inner face of barrier using a flexible sealant or tape
rigid wall sheathing / insulation
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Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Fit insulation over top of wall within Seal all penetrations through air
gable ladder. Fully fill void unless barrier using a flexible sealant or tape
underlay requires to be draped, when 25
mm void must be maintained
Ensure insulation continuity
Ensure air barrier continuity between
throughout junction
ceiling, and wall lining or sheathing
Ensure wall insulation is taken up level layer. A flexible membrane installed
below wall plate may be used to
with top of wall
provide this continuity
Ensure insulation is installed tightly
between rafters and is in contact with
under-rafter insulation
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Fit insulation over top of wall within Seal all penetrations through air
gable ladder. Fully fill void unless barrier using a flexible sealant or tape
underlay requires to be draped, when 25
mm void must be maintained
Ensure insulation continuity Ensure air barrier continuity between
throughout junction ceiling, and wall lining or sheathing
layer. A flexible membrane installed
Ensure wall insulation is taken up level
below wall plate may be used to
with top of wall
provide this continuity
Ensure insulation is installed tightly
between rafters and is in contact with
under-rafter insulation
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
If compressible insulation is installed between studs in addition to rigid board Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
insulation over, it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the
rigid board. Take care to ensure compressible insulation is maintained above
dewpoint temperature Internal lining, for example, plasterboard, or
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Complying with checklist qualifies builder to claim ! value in Complying with checklist will help achieve design air permeability
Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of DEAP 2006 and may effect a reduced testing regime.
If compressible insulation is installed between studs in addition to rigid board Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
insulation over, it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the
rigid board. Take care to ensure compressible insulation is maintained above
dewpoint temperature Internal lining, for example, plasterboard, or