The robust detail certification scheme is for separating walls and floors in new build houses and bungalows.
Party wall spandrel panels.
If necessary and as noted for more complex wall layouts with intersections of separating walls two panels may be adopted provided they are constructed with a minimum 50mm cavity maintained between wall panels or stud should board be omitted from the inner cavity side faces of the.
The term spandrel panel refers to a timber frame panel used to replace blockwork in the roof space.
We have put together a list of questions that our sales and design teams often get asked about spandrel panels below.
Spandrel panels are used to replace the need for a masonry wall.
Dte party wall panels generally consist of a 47 x 72mm timber frame and clad both sides with 15mm fermacell.
There are two types of spandrel panel party wall panels and gable panels.
Engineering will be supported by design software and or structural calculations.
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Where the party wall is of masonry construction it must extend at least 300mm into the cold roof space hb3002 07 20 nhbc nhbc house davy avenue knowlhill milton keynes bucks mk5 8fp tel.
The spandrel system.
They provide an alternative to a masonry wall in the cold roof space between adjoining properties.
Single piece party wall spandrel panels are recommended wherever possible in order to minimise working at height to maintain build quality and to ensure integrity of fire compartments.
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Gable wall spandrel panels must resist wind loads acting on the gable end walls and any loads imposed by the outer layers of cladding.
Is the party wall below the spandrel panel masonry timber frame note.
Single piece party wall spandrel panels are recommended wherever possible in order to minimise working at height to maintain build quality and to ensure integrity of fire compartments.
Timber fire break party wall with the spandrels being erected at the same time as the roof allowing the entire roof structure to be completed in one operation and avoiding the need for scaffolding through the roof and return visit for the bricklayers to.
They are designed to fit below the roof covering to allow for fire stopping anchored to the blockwork below and can be braced using standard 22 x 100mm stability bracing already in place for the roof trusses.
They must be designed to provide fire resistance and acoustic insulation between the properties.
They conform to robust details.
Party accredited quality assured factory production control.
Gable and party wall spandrel panels.
Linking of wall leaves by spandrel panels is not permitted.
Before splitting a panel consider additional blockwork course s above 300mm minimum or increase the size or grade of members within the softwood structural frame.
There are two types.
Spandrel panels are pre assembled structural panels used as a separating wall or as a external gable roof panel.
