VERSION 1.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
3
Ensure wall insulation is installed at least 200mm below the top of floor insula-
tion.
Floor insulation must tightly abut the inner face of the upstand or steel frame.

If screed is used instead of timber floor covering then edge insulation having a
minimum R-value of 0.75m²K/W should be installed through the depth of the
screed.

2 Any upstand installed to the edge of the floor to support the steel framing
1
must be formed with insulating blocks.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
200mm min

value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the floor and the wall lining or sheathing
layer. A flexible membrane installed below the steel channel may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal between the wall and floor air barrier with a flexible sealant OR seal
the gap between the skirting board and the floor using a flexible sealant.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-GF-01 permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.
GENERAL NOTES
OPTION
• If sole plates are packed to level ensure that a continuous mortar grout is installed. (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
• The wall insulation installed below the wall DPC must be fit for purpose with regards to water absorp- Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
tion.
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over, Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• A degree of thermal bridging is inevitable in this location since robust bearing and holding down ar-
rangements are normally required between the frame and slab. Appropriate design should keep this
thermal bridging within acceptable limits to reduce the risk of condensation.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-GF-01 Ground Bearing Floor/ Raft Foundation/ In-situ Suspended Ground Floor Slab/ Pre-
Steel Frame
cast Suspended Ground Floor. Insulation above Slab with Timber or Screed Floor Finish.
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CHECKLIST
4 (TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION

Ensure wall insulation is installed at least 200mm below the top of floor insula-
tion.
Floor insulation must tightly abut the inner face of the upstand or steel frame.

If screed is used instead of timber floor covering then edge insulation having a
3 minimum R-value of 0.75m²K/W should be installed through the depth of the
screed.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
2 value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.
200mm min

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the floor and the wall lining or sheathing
layer. A flexible membrane installed below the steel channel may be used to
provide this continuity.
1 Seal between the wall and floor air barrier with a flexible sealant OR seal
the gap between the skirting board and the floor using a flexible sealant.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-GF-02

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
GENERAL NOTES Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• The wall insulation installed below the wall DPC must be fit for purpose with regards to water absorp-
tion.
• A degree of thermal bridging is inevitable in this location since robust bearing and holding down ar-
rangements are normally required between the frame and slab. Appropriate design should keep this
thermal bridging within acceptable limits to reduce the risk of condensation.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-GF-02 Ground Bearing Floor/ Raft Foundation/ In-situ Suspended Ground Floor Slab/ Pre-
Steel Frame
cast Suspended Ground Floor/Concrete and Screed. Insulation Below Slab.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Continue wall insulation across the floor abutment zone.

Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.
1
CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
If using the wall lining to form the air barrier, ensure air barrier continuity be-
tween the upper and lower wall linings. A flexible membrane installed around
the floor edge may be used to provide this continuity. (The dotted blue
line depicts the continuity of the air barrier through the floor zone)
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or

Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-IF-01

GENERAL NOTES
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-IF-01 Lightweight Intermediate Floor. Steel Frame

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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION

Continue external wall insulation across the abutment zone.

1 2
Ensure continuity of insulation between the separating wall and external wall
construction.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the sheathing layer and the wall lining or
sheathing layer. A flexible membrane installed around the steel channels
may be used to provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or

Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-IW-01

GENERAL NOTES
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• Refer to Approved Document B for fire safety requirements and to Approved Document E for sound
insulation requirements.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-IW-02.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-IW-01 Separating Wall/ External Wall Abutment. Steel Frame

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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Pack compressible insulation between last truss/ joist and separating wall.

Ensure that the full depth of insulation between, over (or below) the joists ex-
tends through the stud framework.
1 Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Seal between wall and ceiling lining.

Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

2 2 Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-IW-02

GENERAL NOTES
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• Refer to Approved Document B for fire safety requirements and to Approved Document E for sound
insulation requirements.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-IW-01.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-IW-02 Separating Wall Head. Steel Frame

 VERSION 1.0

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION

Continue wall insulation across the abutment zone.

Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
If using the wall lining ensure continuity of the air barrier across the partition
wall. Tape seal over any open holes in the end vertical partition channel.
(The dotted blue line depicts the continuity of the air barrier through the
partition stud member)
Fully seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant.
1
Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or

Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-IW-03

GENERAL NOTES
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-IW-04.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-IW-03 Metal Stud Partition Wall/ External Wall Abutment. Steel Frame
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the joists extends
1 over the head of the wall.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Fix timber head plate to underside of joists to receive metal channel.

Fix ceiling first and seal all gaps between the ceiling and timber head plate
with flexible sealant prior to installing partition linings. (The dotted blue
2 2 line depicts the continuity of the air barrier through the partition head plate)
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Ceiling lining (e.g. plasterboard)

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-IW-04

GENERAL NOTES
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-IW-03.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-IW-04 Metal Stud Partition Wall Head. Steel Frame

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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves ventilator is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
1
Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.

Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the joists abuts the
eaves insulation.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
2
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-01
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

GENERAL NOTES
• The use of over joist insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by the
joist.
• Use a proprietary eaves ventilator to ensure ventilation in accordance with BS5250.
• The installation of the eaves ventilator must not prevent free water drainage below the tiling battens.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RG-01.
The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RE-01 Pitched Roof. Ventilated Loft. Eaves. Steel Frame

 VERSION 1.0

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves ventilator is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
1
Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.

Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the joists abuts the
eaves insulation.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
2 Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-02
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
GENERAL NOTES
• The use of over joist insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by the
joist.
• Vapour permeable roof underlay to be used in strict accordance with approved third party certification.
• The installation of the eaves insulation must not prevent free water drainage below the tiling battens.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RE-02.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RE-02 Pitched Roof. Unventilated Loft. Eaves. Steel Frame

 VERSION 1.0

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves guard is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
2 Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.
1
Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the joists abuts the
eaves insulation.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the under rafter insulation.
4 Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
3
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Install a double, full depth timber nogging between the floor joists and seal
between the nogging, ceiling and upper stud wall with a flexible sealant.
(The dotted blue line depicts the continuity of the air barrier through the
noggings)
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-03 Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.
GENERAL NOTES
OPTION
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
plasterboard.
Rigid insulation or board sheathing
• Vapour permeable roof underlay to be used in strict accordance with approved third party certification.
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• The use of over joist and under rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold
bridge caused by the joist/rafter..
• The installation of the eaves insulation must not prevent free water drainage below the tiling battens. The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only
in respect to ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be im-
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it plemented with due regard to all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature
SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RG-02.

SFW-RE-03 Pitched Roof. Between & Under Rafter Insulation.

Steel Frame
Unventilated Rafter Void. Eaves.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves guard is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
1
Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.

Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and under the rafters abuts
2 the eaves insulation.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the under rafter insulation.
3 Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design
air permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-04 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing
GENERAL NOTES Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the
plasterboard.
• Vapour permeable roof underlay to be used in strict accordance with approved third party certification.
• The use of over joist and under rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold
bridge caused by the joist/rafter.
• The installation of the eaves insulation must not prevent free water drainage below the tiling battens. The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only
in respect to ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be im-
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it plemented with due regard to all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RG-02.

SFW-RE-04 Pitched Roof. Between & Under Rafter Insulation.

Steel Frame
Unventilated Rafter Void. Storey and a Half.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves guard is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
2
Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.
1 Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the joists abuts the
eaves insulation.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the under rafter insulation.
4 Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
3 Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Install a double, full depth timber nogging between the floor joists and seal
between the nogging, ceiling and upper stud wall with a flexible sealant.
(The dotted blue line depicts the continuity of the air barrier through the
noggings)
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-05 Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.
GENERAL NOTES
OPTION
• Use a proprietary eaves ventilator to ensure ventilation in accordance with BS5250. (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the Rigid insulation or board sheathing
plasterboard.
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• The use of over joist and under rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold
bridge caused by the joist/rafter.
• The installation of the eaves insulation must not prevent free water drainage below the tiling battens. The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only
in respect to ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be im-
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it plemented with due regard to all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RG-03.

SFW-RE-05 Pitched Roof. Between & Under Rafter Insulation.

Steel Frame
Ventilated Rafter Void. Eaves.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves guard is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
1
Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.

Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and under the rafters abuts
2 the eaves insulation.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the under rafter insulation.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.
3

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-06 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
GENERAL NOTES Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the
plasterboard.
• Use a proprietary eaves ventilator to ensure ventilation in accordance with BS5250.
• The use of over joist and under rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold
bridge caused by the joist/rafter.
• The installation of the eaves ventilator must not prevent free water drainage below the tiling battens. The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only
in respect to ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be im-
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
plemented with due regard to all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RG-03.

SFW-RE-06 Pitched Roof. Between & Under Rafter Insulation.

Steel Frame
Ventilated Rafter Void. Storey and a Half.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves guard is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
2 the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.
1 Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the rafters abuts the
eaves insulation.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the over rafter insulation.

4 Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
3 Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-07
GENERAL NOTES
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the
plasterboard.
• Vapour permeable roof underlay to be used in strict accordance with approved third party certification.
• The use of over rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by
the rafter.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
Install a double, full depth timber nogging between the floor joists and seal
between the nogging, ceiling and upper stud wall with a flexible sealant.
(The dotted blue line depicts the continuity of the air barrier through the
noggings)
Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.
OPTION
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
(TICK)
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only
in respect to ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be im-
plemented with due regard to all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RG-04.

SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:

SFW-RE-07 Pitched Roof. Between & Over Rafter Insulation. Eaves. Steel Frame
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Ensure the gap between the wall plate and the proprietary eaves guard is
completely filled with insulation having a min. R-value across the thickness of
the insulation of 1.2 m2.K/W.
1
Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.

Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the rafters abuts the
2 eaves insulation.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the under rafter insulation.
3 Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RE-08 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
GENERAL NOTES
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the
plasterboard.
• Vapour permeable roof underlay to be used in strict accordance with approved third party certification.

• The use of over joist insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by the
rafters.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure that
the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RG-04.
The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RE-08 Pitched Roof. Between & Over Rafter Insulation.

Steel Frame
Storey and a Half.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
5 2
Ensure that the wall insulation is taken up level with top of wall.

Fit the insulation over the top of the wall within the gable ladder. Fully fill the
void ensuring that the insulation is installed tightly between the joists and is in
3 contact with the roof deck.
Ensure that the full depth of over roof insulation over the joists extends to the
edge of the roof.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
4 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
1
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RF-01
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

GENERAL NOTES
• BS5250 requires a vapour control layer to be installed between the deck and insulation.
• Turn up vapour control layer at edge of roof insulation, lap with roof waterproofing layer, and seal.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RF-01 Timber Flat Roof with Overhanging Eaves and Verge. Steel Frame
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
5
Install an insulation upstand having a minimum R value of 0.75m²K/W (in the
1 heat flow direction perpendicular to the wall surface) around parapet.
Install compressible insulant between the wall studs above the level of the
2 roof deck.

300mm min 3 Maintain a minimum distance of 300 mm between the top of the insulation
upstand and bottom of horizontal roof insulation.

Ensure that the roof insulation tightly abuts the inner face of the parapet wall.

Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
4 Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Fully seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RF-02 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
GENERAL NOTES
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the
plasterboard.
• Turn up vapour control layer at edge of roof insulation, lap with roof waterproofing layer, and seal.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RF-02 Timber Flat Roof with Parapet. Steel Frame

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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Pack compressible insulation between last truss/ joist and gable wall insula-
tion.
Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the joists extends to
the inner face of the rigid wall sheathing insulant.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
2 1 permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing

Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RG-01

GENERAL NOTES
• The use of over joist insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by the
joist.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail Nos: SFW-RE-01 & SFW-RE-02.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RG-01 Pitched Roof. Ventilated & Unventilated Loft. Gable. Steel Frame
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION

2 Ensure that the wall insulation is taken up level with top of wall.

Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.

Fit the insulation over the top of the wall within the gable ladder. Fully fill the
void unless the roof underlay requires to be draped when a 25mm void must
be maintained.
Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and under the rafters extends
to the wall. Pack the gap between rafter and wall with compressible insula-
tion.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the under rafter insulation.
1
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
5 3 4 value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RG-02

GENERAL NOTES OPTION

AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
(TICK)
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the Rigid insulation or board sheathing
plasterboard.
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• Vapour permeable roof underlay to be used in strict accordance with approved third party certification.
• The use of under rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by
the rafter.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RE-03 or SFW-RE-04.
The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RG-02 Pitched Roof. Between & Under Rafter Insulation.

Steel Frame
Unventilated Rafter Void. Gable.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
2
Ensure that the wall insulation is taken up level with top of wall.

Ensure continuity of the insulation throughout the junction.

1 5
Fit the insulation over the top of the wall within the gable ladder. Fully fill the
void unless the roof underlay requires to be draped when a 25mm void must
be maintained.
Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and under the rafters extends
to the wall. Pack the gap between rafter and wall with compressible insula-
tion.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the under rafter insulation.
3 4 Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RG-03 permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
GENERAL NOTES (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
plasterboard.
• The use of under rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
the rafter.
• Ensure ventilation to roof build-up in accordance with BS5250.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.
• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RE-05 and SFW-RE-06.
The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-RG-03 Pitched Roof. Between & Under Rafter Insulation.

Steel Frame
Ventilated Rafter Void. Gable.
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CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
2
Ensure that the wall insulation is taken up level with top of wall.

Fit the insulation over the top of the wall within the gable ladder. Fully fill the
void between the wall head and the over rafter insulation.
Ensure that the full depth of insulation between and over the rafters extends
to the wall. Pack the gap between rafter and wall with compressible insula-
tion.
Ensure that the insulation is installed tightly between the rafters and is in con-
tact with the over rafter insulation.
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

5 3 4 CHECKLIST
1 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the ceiling and the wall lining or sheath-
ing layer. A flexible membrane installed below the wall plate may be used to
provide this continuity.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-RG-04 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
GENERAL NOTES Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• If required by BS5250 use a vapour control plasterboard or a separate vapour control layer behind the
plasterboard.
• Vapour permeable roof underlay to be used in strict accordance with approved third party certification.
• The use of over rafter insulation is considered best practice as it eliminates the cold bridge caused by
the rafter.
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure in respect to ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be im-
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature. plemented with due regard to all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

• This detail to be read in conjunction with detail No: SFW-RE-07 or SFW-RE-08.

SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:

SFW-RG-04 Pitched Roof. Between & Over Rafter Insulation. Gable. Steel Frame
 VERSION 1.0

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Install a proprietary cavity closer or block of insulation having a path of mini-
mum thermal resistance path through the closer of not less than 0.45 m²K/W
(manufacturers certified data).
Minimum frame overlap to be 30mm

Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.
2 30mm
CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
1 Ensure air barrier continuity between the window and the wall lining or
sheathing layer. A flexible membrane installed may be used to provide this
continuity.
3 Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

A flexible sealant should be applied to all interfaces between the wall air bar-
rier elements and window/ door frame members.
Apply external flexible seal around frame.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-WD-01
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
GENERAL NOTES
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• If compressible insulant is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulant over, then it
should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to ensure
that the compressible insulant is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-WD-01 Windows and Doors. Lintels. Steel Frame

 VERSION 1.0

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Install a proprietary cavity closer having a path of minimum thermal resistance
path through the closer of not less than 0.45 m²K/W (manufacturers certified
data).
Minimum frame overlap to be 30mm

Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
3 value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the window and the wall lining or
sheathing layer. A flexible membrane installed may be used to provide this
2 30mm 3 continuity.
1 Flexible sealant should be applied to the junction between the lining and cill
board and between the cill board and window frame member.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Apply external flexible seal around frame.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-WD-02
Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or
GENERAL NOTES Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-WD-02 Windows and Doors. Cills. Steel Frame

 VERSION 1.0

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Install a proprietary cavity closer having a path of minimum thermal resistance
path through the closer of not less than 0.45 m²K/W (manufacturers certified
data).
Minimum frame overlap to be 30mm

Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
3 value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
Ensure air barrier continuity between the window and the wall lining or
sheathing layer. A flexible membrane may be used to provide this continuity.
30mm

Flexible sealant should be applied to the junction between the lining and the
window/ door frame members.

2 Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.
1
Apply external flexible seal around frame.

Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-WD-03 (TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
GENERAL NOTES
Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-WD-03 Windows and Doors. Jambs. Steel Frame

 VERSION 1.0

CHECKLIST
(TICK)
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF JUNCTION
Install a proprietary cavity closer having a path of minimum thermal resistance
path through the closer of not less than 0.45 m²K/W (manufacturers certified
data).
Complying with the above checklist items qualifies the builder to claim the
value given in Table 3 of IP 1/06 and Table K1 of SAP 2005.

2 CHECKLIST
AIR BARRIER CONTINUITY
(TICK)

Ensure air barrier continuity between the window and the wall lining or
sheathing layer. A flexible membrane may be used to provide this continuity.
Flexible sealant should be applied to the junction between the lining and the
window/ door frame members.
Seal all penetrations through air barrier using a flexible sealant or tape.

Apply external flexible seal around frame.

1
Complying with all of the above checklist items will help achieve the design air
permeability and may effect a reduced testing regime.

OPTION
(TICK)
AIR BARRIER OPTIONS
Accredited (Indicative) Detail Number: SFW-WD-04 Rigid insulation or board sheathing, or

Internal lining (e.g. plasterboard)

GENERAL NOTES
• If compressible insulation is installed between the studs in addition to the rigid board insulation over,
then it should be tightly packed and be in direct contact with the rigid board. Care must be taken to
ensure that the compressible insulation is maintained above the dewpoint temperature.

The above indicative guidance illustrates good practice for the design and construction of interfaces only in respect to SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR: SITE NAME: PLOT No: DATE:
ensuring thermal performance and air barrier continuity. The above guidance must be implemented with due regard to
all other requirements imposed by the Building Regulations.

SFW-WD-04 Windows and Doors. Checked Reveals. Steel Frame