Homebuilding & Renovating

Q Will new Building Regs mean greener homes?

It is very positive that there are a number of new editions of the Building Regulations. “Not more rules!” I hear you scream. Well, don’t see them as rules but more as guidance — guidance that we all need to follow and embrace. After all, as self-builders and renovators, we are usually looking for more than just a house. What we want is a quality home that is as good today as it will be tomorrow.

The 15 December amendments to the Building Regulations include uplifts to Part F (ventilation) and Part L (fuel and power), and there are new Approved Documents for

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