Robust Details - Masonry: Cavity Wall Insulation: Full-Fill

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Contents

Introduction Section 1

Masonry: External Wall Insulation Section 2

Masonry: Cavity Wall Insulation: Full-Fill Section 3

Introduction 3,00
Pitched roof. Ventilated loft Eaves, 3,0'1
Pitched roof. Ventilated loft Gable, 3,02
Pitched roof. Ventilated rafter void, Eaves, 3,03
Pitched roof. Ventilated rafter void, Gable, 3,04
Pitched roof. Ventilated batten void (warm roof), Eaves, 3,05
Pitched roof. Ventilated batten void (warm roOl), Gable, 3.06
Timber flat roof. 3,07
Timber flat roof with parapet 3,08
Windows and doors, Lintel. 3,09
Windows and doors, Folded lintel. 3,10
Windows and doors, Independent lintel. 3.11
Windows and doors, Jambs and sills, 3.12
Ground bearing floor, Insulation above slab, 3.13
Ground bearing floor, Insulation below slab, 3,14
Raft foundation, 3,15
In-situ suspended ground floor slab. Insulation above slab, 3,16
In-situ suspended ground floor slab, Insulation below slab. 3,17
Precast concrete ground floor, 3,18
Timber suspended ground floor, 3,'9
Separating wall. 3,20
Concrete intermediate floor. 321
Timber intermediate floor, 3,22

Masonry: Cavity Wall Insulation: Partial-Fill Section 4

Masonry: Internal Wall Insulation Section 5

Timber Frame Section 6

Light Steel Frame Section 7

General Arrangements Section 8

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 Introduction 3.00

Plaster or

plasterboard

Block wall inner

leaf (any type)

Full-fill cavity wall

insulation

Outer leaf

(brick shown)

The Robust Details shown here have been developed for a range of fully filled cavity wall constructions.

For this form of construction, details are given for the junctions with a range of roof, ground floor and internal floor types,
in addition to details around window openings etc ..

Details which apply to all wall types and guidance on air leakage are included in section 8 - 'General Arrangements'.

There are many types of insulating materials and masonry products and the details have, therefore, been assessed for any
combination of insulation and masonry type which meet the calculated U-values given in section 1.2.3. Unless otherwise stated
on the particular detail, any type of concrete block or thermal insulation material can be used providing they are suitable for their
intended purpose.

Insulation thicknesses for main building elements have not generally been provided as these depend on the thermal properties
of the materials chosen, together with the proposed U-value (which may vary if the Elemental Method of compliance is not
used). For calculation of U-values, specifiers should refer to the Approved Document L 1, manufacturer's latest published
figures and literature, or other authoritative guidance.

All details are shown with a brick outer leaf for simplification. However, other types of masonry materials may be used as a
substitution, without any loss of thermal performance or increased technical risk - such as blockwork with render, tile hanging or
weather boarding. The suitability of this form of construction is dependent on the exposure of the site and the nature
of the outer leaf. Further information is given in BR262 'Thermal Insulation: Avoiding Risks', NHBC Standards, and Zurich
Building Guarantees Technical Manual.

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3.01 Pitched roof. Ventilated loft. Eaves.

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Detail 3.02 � . .J

Notes

1. Apply 50mm (min) layer of compressible mineral wool or similar (R=1.2m2K/W) over wall and ensure loft insulation
meets wall insulation.
2. Use proprietary crossflow ventilator or ensure 25mm (min) air gap.

Fire stopping may be required with some wall insulation materials.

This detail is also suitable for monopitch roofs subject to suitable ventilation provision.

This detail should be read in conjunction with detail 3.02.

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 Pitched roof. Ventilated loft. Gable. 3.02

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Section through detail 3.01

Notes

1. Place loft insulation between last truss and gable wall.

2. Continue wall insulation to top of gable or alternatively stop wall insulation 250mm above bottom of ceiling tie and insert
cavity tray.

This detail should be read in conjunction with detail 3.01.

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3.03 Pitched roof. Ventilated rafter void. Eaves.

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Notes

1. Tightly pack any gaps between wall insulation and roof insulation with mineral wool (or similar) to limit air leakage.
2. Use suitable cross flow ventilator and maintain 50mm (min) ventilation path over insulation.
3. Secondary insulation lining to u/s of rafter if required to achieve U-value.
4. Vapour control layer behind plasterboard.
5. Seal gap between floor and sloping ceiling.

Fire stopping may be required with some wall insulation materials.

This detail is also suitable for monopitch roofs subject to suitable ventilation provision.

This detail should be read in conjunction with detail 3.04.

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 Pitched roof. Ventilated rafter void. Gable. 3. 04

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Section through detail 3.03

Notes

1. Level top of gable wall with mortar to correct pitch.

2. Wall insulation should be taken up level with top of gable wall.
3. Use mineral wool strip (or similar) compressed between top of gable and underside of sarking felt to prevent thermal bridge
and limit air leakage.
4. Maintain 50mm (min) ventilation path over insulation.
5. Secondary insulation lining to u/s of rafter if required to achieve U-value.
6. Vapour control layer behind plasterboard.
7. Rafter.

This detail should be read in conjunction with detail 3.03.

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3. 05 Pitched roof. Ventilated batten void (warm roof). Eaves.

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Detail 3.06

Notes

1. Tightly pack gap between wall insulation and roof insulation with mineral wool (or similar) to limit air leakage.
2. Support insulation between rafters on battens or clips (or fully fill rafter void).
3. Vapour permeable underlay under counterbattens.
4. Vapour control layer.
5. Seal gap between floor and sloping ceiling.
6. Maintain ventilation to batten void.
7. Eaves carrier.

Fire stopping may be required with some wall insulation materials.

This detail is also suitable for monopitch roofs subject to suitable ventilation provision.

This detail should be read in conjunction with detail 3.06

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 Pitched roof. Ventilated batten void (warm roof). Gable. 3.06

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Section through detail 3.05

Notes

1. Level top of gable wall with mortar to correct pitch.

2. Wall insulation should be taken up level with top of gable wall.
3. Use mineral wool strip compressed between top of gable and underside of sarking insulation to prevent thermal bridge
and limit air leakage.
4. Ensure insulation is placed between gable wall and last rafter.
5. Insulation between rafters supported on battens or clips (or fully fill rafter void).
6. Vapour permeable underlay under counterbattens.
7. Vapour control layer.
8. Maintain ventilation to batten void.
9. Rafter.

This detail should be read in conjunction with detail 3.05.

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3. 07 Timber flat roof.

Notes

1. Eaves - Fix full height blocking piece and tightly pack mineral wool into void and under deck.
Verge - Tightly pack mineral wool into void over wall and under deck (not shown).
2. Vapour control layer.

Finishing details may vary according to covering type. Roof falls provided by firrings or tilting joists (not shown).

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 Timber flat roof with parapet. 3.08

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To achieve R=0.75m2K/W (note 1)

), * Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)
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0.020 15
0.025 19
0.030 23
0.035 26
0.040
l 30

Notes

1. Place strip of insulation with minimum R-value of 0.75m2K/W around parapet - see table.
2. Minimum distance 300mm between top of edge insulation and bottom of roof insulation.
3. Impervious cladding.
4. Vapour control layer.
5. Flashing (150mm minimum above finish roof level).

Finishing details may vary according to covering type. Roof falls provided by firrings of tilting joists (not shown).

* Thermal conductivity

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3.09 Windows and doors. Lintel.

3 Alternative for lintels with continuous

steel baseplates

To achieve R=0.34m2K/W (note 2)

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A. * Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)"
0.020 7
0.030 9

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0.Q40
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12

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Notes

1. Perforated baseplate with effective conductivity not exceeding 30W/mK (manufacturer's certified data).
2. For lintels with continuous solid steel baseplates soffit should be lined with insulation of minimum R-value of 0.34m2K/W -
see table (alternative provision for trickle ventilation may be required).
3. Sealant to front and back of frame.

Separate cavity trays may be required depending on exposure and lintel specification.

* Thermal conductivity

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 Windows and doors. Folded lintel. 3.10

3 Alternative for lintels with continuous

steel baseplates

To achieve R=0.34m2K/W (note 2)

,, ' Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)
0.020 7
0.025 9
0.030 10

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0.035 12
0.040 14

Notes

1. No baseplate or perforated baseplate with effective conductivity not exceeding 30W/mK (manufacturer's certified data).
2. For lintels with continuous solid steel baseplates soffit should be lined with insulation of minimum R-value of 0.34m2K/W -
see table (alternative provision for trickle ventilation may be required).
3. Sealant to front and back of frame.

Separate cavity trays may be required depending on exposure and lintel specification.

, Thermal conductivity

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3. 11 Windows and doors. Independent lintel.

Notes

1. Any lintel types can be used.

2. Insulation bat! brought down to window opening and cavity closed.
3. Cavity trays must have minimum upstand of 140mm and stop ends.
4. Sealant to front and back of frame.

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 Windows and doors. Jambs and sills. 3.12

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Notes

1. Proprietary closer with minimum thermal resistance path of 0. 45m2K/W (manufacturer's certified data).
2. Minimum frame/closer overlap:
Exposure zones Sheltered - Severe- - 30mm.
Exposure zones Very Severe- - Fully rebated (check reveals). Render or other impervious cladding should be used.
3. Sealant to front and back of frame/sills.

The use of closers, minimum overlaps and sealants also apply to junctions between external walls and
bay windows/conservatories.

For level threshold details see section 8 "General Arrangements".

- As given in BR262 'Thermal Insulation: Avoiding Risks', NHBC Standards, and Zurich Building Guarantees Technical Manual.

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3. 1 3 Ground bearing floor. Insulation above slab.

To achieve R�0.75m2K/W (see notes)

")... * Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)
0.020 15
0.025 19
0.030 23
0.035 26
0.040 30

Notes

1. Continue wall insulation at least 150mm below top of floor insulation (or perimeter insulation where screed is used)
and support on a row of ties.
2. Course may be split to assist tamping.
3. Vapour control layer under timber floor finish.
4. DPM may be above or below slab.

Any screed must have an edge insulation with minimum R-value of 0. 75m2K/W (not shown) - see table.

* Thermal conductivity

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 Ground bearing floor. Insulation below slab. 3.14

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A* I Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)
0.020 15
0.025 19
0.030 23

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0.035 26
0.040 30

Notes

1. Continue wall insulation at least 150mm below top of perimeter insulation and support on row of ties.
2. Perimeter insulation with minimum R·value of 0.75m2K/W - see table.

Any screed must have perimeter insulation with a minimum R-value of 0.75m2K/W (not shown).

* Thermal conductivity

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3. 15 Raft foundation.

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A* Thickness
I (W/mK) (mm)
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0.025 19
0.030 23
0.035 26
0.040 30

Notes

1. Continue wall insulation at least 150mm below top of perimeter insulation (or floor insulation where screed is omitted)
and support on a row of ties.
2. Any screed must have perimeter insulation with a minimum R-value of 0.75m2K/W - see table.
3. Course may be split depending on floor insulation thickness and to assist tamping.

Alternatively blockwork may be built off top of rafl.

* Thermal conductivity

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 In-situ suspended ground floor slab. Insulation above slab. 3.16

To achieve R=0.75m2K/W (see notes)

,, ' Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)
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0.020 15
0.025 19
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0.035 26
0.Q40 I 30
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Notes

1. Continue wall insulation at least 150mm below top of floor insulation (or perimeter insulation where screed is used)
and support on a row of ties.
2. Vapour control layer under timber floor finish.

Any screed must have edge insulation with minimum R-value of 0. 75m2K/W (not shown) - see table.

, Thermal conductivity

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3. 17 In-situ suspended ground floor slab. Insulation below slab.

To a-;hieve R=0.75m2K/W (�ote� 3)J

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(W/mK) 1- (mm)
0.020 15
0.025 I
23
19
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0.030
0.035 26
0.040 30

Notes

1. Continue wall insulation at least 150mm below top of perimeter insulation.

2. Dense blocks should not be used below slab (coursing not shown).
3. Perimeter insulation with minimum R-value of 0.75m2K/W - see table.

Any screed must have edge insulation with minimum R-value of 0.75m2K/W (not shown).

* Thermal conductivity

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 Precast concrete ground floor. 3. 18

To achieve R=0.75m2K/W (see notes)

,, - Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)
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0.020 15
0.025 19
0.030 23
0.035 26
0.040 30
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Notes

1. Continue wall insulation at least 150mm below top of floor insulation (or perimeter insulation where screed is used)
and support on a row of ties.
2. Vapour control layer under timber floor finish.
3. Ventilated sub-floor (vents not shown).

Any screed must have edge insulation with minimum R-value of 0.75m2K/W (not shown) - see table.

Alternative arrangements for OPC and OPM may be used.

- Thermal conductivity

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3.19 Timber suspended ground floor.

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To achieve R=0.75m2K/W (note 2)

". Thickness
(W/mK) (mm)
0.020 15
0.025 19
0.030 23
0.035 26
0.040 30
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Notes

1. Insulation should be placed directly under timber flooring avoiding any air gaps and supported either (1a) on battens (rigid
insulation) or, (1b) on netting draped over joists and stapled at required depths (non rigid insulation).
2. Fix strip of insulation with minimum R-value of 0. 75m2K/W between wall and last joist - see table.
3. To limit air careful attention should be given to sealing around perimeter of floor by applying expanding foam tape
under skirting and continuous bead of sealant to back of skirting prior to fixing.
4. Wall insulation must continue a minimum of 150mm below top of floor insulation and be supported on a row of tiles.
5. Timber joists should be supported using joist hangers.
6. Ventilated sub-floor (vents not shown).

Joist and joist h angers should be supported in line with BRE Good Building Guide 21 'Joist hangers'.

• Thermal conductivity

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 Separating wall. 3. 20

Plan view

Notes

Refer to Approved Document B for fire safety requirements relating to separating walls.

Refer to Approved Document E for sound insulation requirements relating to separating walls and their associated flanking
constructions.

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3.21 Concrete intermediate floor.

Notes

1. Continue wall insulation across floor zone.

2. Ensure gaps between wall and floor are sealed with split course infil blocks or full depth edge block (beam and block floors),
or with dry non compressible mix (pre-stressed slabs).

Separating/compartment floors may require additional layers/components to meet acoustic and fire safety requirements.

Balconies may be built so long as the wall insulation layer is not broken. The balcony/supports may be tied back through
the insulation so long as any penetrations are sealed.

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 Timber intermediate floor. 3.22

Notes

1. Timber joists should be supported using joist hangers.

Joist and joist hangers should be supported in line with BRE Good Building Guide 21 'Joist hangers'.

Separating/compartment floors require additional layers/components to meet acoustic and fire safety requirements.

Balconies may be built so long as the wall insulation layer is not broken. The balcony/supports may be tied back through
the insulation so long as any penetrations are sealed.

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