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November 2024 – New Details

November 2024 – New Details

This month we are excited to share another set of details that have been requested regularly by our members.  This set consists of stone facing partial fill masonry cavity wall details and stone facing timber frame wall details. In this set we explore a 150mm cavity...

October 2024 – New Details

October 2024 – New Details

This latest set of details has been developed in collaboration with People Powered Retrofit. People Powered Retrofit are a cooperative one-stop-shop based in Manchester, working across the north west to provide independent advice to householders to plan, procure, and...

September 2024 – New Details

September 2024 – New Details

We are delighted to share our first set of house extension details. These details focus on some of the most challenging parts of a new house extension design - party walls and foundations. This set is designed to provide guidance and suggestions for detailing party...

August 2024 – New Details

August 2024 – New Details

These new details are the second half of a two part set exploring refurbished or retrofit slate roof details. The set explores traditional slate roof construction, with the addition of insulation for scenarios such as extensions and retrofit or refurbishment...

July 2024 – New Details

July 2024 – New Details

The new details this month explore different junction connections with the insulated foundation system by KORE Insulation. This fully engineered system allows for low u-values, quick installation, reduced costs and many other benefits.  These details provide examples...

June 2024 – New Details

June 2024 – New Details

These new details are the first half of a two part set exploring refurbished or retrofit slate roof details. The set explores traditional slate roof construction, with the addition of insulation for scenarios such as extensions and retrofit or refurbishment projects. ...

May 2024 – New Details

May 2024 – New Details

Something a little different for you this month. We've been talking for some time about creating a template for our members that includes the different construction build ups that are featured in the library. Finally, it is a reality! Our Construction Build Ups...

April 2024 – New Details

April 2024 – New Details

This month we are looking to the outside and focusing on external works details, specifically retaining wall details, cappings and copings for freestanding walls. This set consists of: Solid brickwork garden wall with coping, capping and creasing tile details Robust...

March 2024 – New Details

March 2024 – New Details

This month we are excited to share another set of details that have been requested regularly by our members. This set consists of external wall insulation details. This particular set shows a solid blockwork masonry wall with non-combustible mineral wool insulation...

February 2024 – New Details

February 2024 – New Details

This month we are excited to share another set of details that have been requested regularly by our members. This set consists of partial fill cavity wall details. In areas exposed to very severe wind driven rain, partial fill cavities are the more robust solution for...

January 2024 – New Details

January 2024 – New Details

These new details are the second half of a two part set exploring slate roof details. The set explores traditional slate roof construction, looking at how different junctions are detailed using traditional lead specifically in an extension setting, to complement...

December 2023 – New Details

December 2023 – New Details

We are bringing you something a little different this month. Something we have been working on for a little while - a full set of electrical symbols, signage symbols and hazards. This set will be super useful for marking up your M&E plans, health and safety and...