Building Regulations are a set of standards that buildings need to meet. This is to ensure that they\u2019re safe, energy-efficient and accessible. Some of these regulations apply to insulation.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re fitting new insulation in your home, you need to know about the rules you need to follow. Keep reading to learn more about how Building Regulations apply to different types of insulation.<\/p>\n
Under Building Regulations installing cavity wall insulation is a notifiable act. This means that you\u2019ll probably need to notify your local authority before you install it in your home. In many cases your installer will do this for you \u2013 make sure you check with them so you know whether to do it or not.<\/p>\n
Building Regulations also state that the insulating material should be suitable for your wall construction. In some cases a risk assessment on formaldehyde gas emission may need to be carried out.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re installing solid wall insulation or renovating 25% or more<\/strong> of an external wall, you need to make sure that your insulation meets a minimum energy efficiency value. This value is stated in Building Regulations Approved Documents. Renovating a wall includes re-rendering, re-cladding or re-plastering it.<\/p>\n However, you might find that it\u2019s not technically or functionally possible to do this in your property. If this is the case you can just upgrade your insulation to the best standard possible with a simple payback of no more than 15 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\nLoft insulation<\/h3>\n