In March 2024, the National Audit Office (NAO) reported that heat pump uptake was slower than expected, despite the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) offering a £7,500 grant to replace an existing heating system with a new heat pump. The target is 600,000 installs per year...
This month, we’re pleased to share a comprehensive new set of construction details showcasing best-practice design and build-ups for Porotherm clay block systems. Porotherm is a precision-engineered clay block walling system that delivers fast construction, high...
Structural glazing is an increasingly popular feature in contemporary residential architecture. The addition of structural glazing to a house extension or renovation can completely transform the look and feel of an existing space, even if the extension doesn’t add a...
We are delighted to share another set of house extension details featuring the amazing glazing systems from Fluid Glass. Fluid Glass provide a wide variety of structural glazing systems, windows and doors. These details focus on quite a challenging part of a new...
Good retrofit design is about balancing the motivations, risks and solutions appropriate to each property. The designer has an important role in the process, to identify the right products to use and how they are best installed. Understanding the sources of moisture,...
This month we are excited to share another set of details that have been requested regularly by our members, which uses SureCav wall spacers system. This set consists of SureCav stone facing partial fill masonry cavity wall details and SureCav stone facing timber...
The robust detailing of bathrooms and wetrooms is essential in order to avoid moisture related damage to a building's structure. Poorly detailed wet areas will allow water to enter the building fabric, which can result in mould growth, structural damage and the...
Waterproofing is one of the most critical aspects of bathroom design, yet it’s often overlooked until problems arise. A poorly waterproofed bathroom can lead to leaks, mould growth, and expensive structural damage – all of which can be avoided with the right...
The next iteration of the UK government’s retrofit standard comes into force at the end of March 2025. There are plenty of changes to be aware of, and it impacts all the key roles like Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Coordinator and Retrofit Designer. Technical guidance...
This month, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new set of drainage and external works details to The Detail Library. These technical drawings cover critical areas such as inspection chambers, drainage channels, and the often-overlooked build-over details. Drainage is...
This article is a special guest post written by Nathan Oliver of Ikonografik Design Ltd. Nathan and his team are based in Sheffield, delivering high-quality architectural services to Sheffield and the surrounding area. They have a focus on sustainability, providing a...
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...