Party wall people
The right sound insulation can reduce the likelihood of noise complaints from neighbours and increase a housebuilder’s chance of scoring points and credits in the health and wellbeing category of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Tim Palmer reports
Warm welcome
Andrew Leech looks at what the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sectors are doing to help housebuilders become Code for Sustainable Homes compliant with a nod to the health and wellbeing category
Saver specs
Get the insulation level right and a housebuilder is on the way to Code compliance within the energy and carbon category. But as Andrew Leech discovers, boilers, lighting and kitchen appliances all have their part to play too
Cleaner windows
Energy efficient doors and windows are another step towards driving down carbon emissions within a home and working towards compliance within the Code’s energy and carbon category. Suzie Mayes talks PCVu and timber and opens a window on the issues concerning the industry
Fabric facts
The fabric of a home can significantly combat energy and carbon emissions. Kevin Stanley looks at the brick and block and timber frame markets, both of which can help housebuilders considerably to meet the requirements of the crucial energy and carbon category within the Code for Sustainable Homes
Drop it
Tim Palmer looks at the roofs, systems and utilities housebuilders should specify to save water and score points and credits under the Code’s water and waste categories
Steady showers
From next year, all new private homes must be built to level three of the Code for Sustainable Homes. There are nine code assessment categories and water is one of them, making up 9% of the total points needed to achieve zero carbon. Suzie Mayes speaks to bathroom manufacturers bringing forward water saving products to help housebuilders get the category licked
Painting a healthier future
Photo finish
Show home finishes have a remarkable influence on home sales so they need to be trendy and attractive, as Andrew Leech finds out
Just the ticket
To get the most out of a car parking space, the only way is up (as well as down and sideways). Suzie Mayes looks at car stacking systems and why housebuilders should try them
