In particular do you have to have insulation in a timber frame plasterboard stud wall that has a door in it. If you know of a website that explains loopholes of this kind it would be very good to know
2006-10-11 06:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you would be better off using google to search
2006-10-14 07:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by magiclady2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Building Regulations are there for a reason, yes they do go over the top sometimes but loopholes in the long run dont really save time or money. Whoever said that building control cant do anything after 1 year is talking utter rubbish, If the council find out that ANY work that requires building regs or planning permission has not been checked and signed off then they have the power to condemn it and return it to its original state. I know this for a fact as I have worked on many properties of which this has happened. Also, the council will not do this for free! unless you can rectify it they will carry out the work and send you the bill, also next year when heating and energy efficiency surveys come in you will wish you put in that insulation. Is it really worth it for a little more time and money?
2006-10-11 10:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The insulation will reduce the amount of sound trasmittance between the two rooms i.e. a bedroom where someone possibly a baby is sleeping and a living roon where others are trying to watch t.v. It also reduces the heat transferance from a room that you wish to keep warm from for example a kitchen that you wish to keep cool for making pastry. For the sake of a small amount of money its not worth the hasle anyway. PS If you carry out any building works without telling the building control officer, after one year they have no statutory powers to make you comply
2006-10-11 06:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Building Regulations are intended to protect you against building failure and unhealthy living conditions. If you wish to find the cheapest way to build your project, consult your Local Building Control Officer before you send in your application. I have worked in the building trade for many years and have always found them to be helpful, often suggesting short cuts which save you money and time while still complying with regulations. There are also some good reference books in the Public Library providing guidance on Building Regulations. The librarian will usually be able to guide you to suitable websites.
2006-10-11 09:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by FREDDIY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you don't find any, as it will not help you in the long run, it might be cheaper now, but later on it will cost you much more
and don't forget about how safe is everything you are doing, not that later on someone get hurt.
Peace
2006-10-11 06:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by Arun M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋