Technical Guidance

This is the third in an occasional series of Technical Guidance Notes from the UK Timber Frame Association, the organisation which promotes the benefits of timber frame construction.

These notes were produced in consultation with the UK Timber Frame Association by the independent Building Research Establishment (BRE).

Using text, illustration and worked examples, the Notes describe wasys to comply with the Building Regulation Approved Document L1A, Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings, ODPM, 2006 edition.

It explains how the requirements of the building regulations for conservation of fuel and power may be satisfied for a new dwelling built with timber frame construction.

It provides guidance on the relevant regulations, showing various approaches to compliance, together with a number of worked examples involving timber frame build solutions. It is written for the timber frame industry, for designers, architects and builders who may be considering using timber frame, and for enforcers of the regulations who are assessing applications.

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