Guidelines

 Building Materials

Access all the information you may need when you are on-site or details you will need to start your own building project.

EXPLORE BY BUILD STAGE

SECTION A

Pre Construction

Pre site-buying
Planning
Planning
Site Improvements
BCAR Building Control Amendment...
Health and Safety Requirements
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SECTION B

Substructure

General
Trench Support
Concrete - Testing and Mixes
Requirements for Foundations and...
Tanking
Underfloor Ventilation - Suspended...
Suspended Timber Floors
Concrete Floors, Slabs
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SECTION C

Superstructure

Lintels
Cavity walls
Floors
Stairways
Internal Partitions - Timber Stud
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SECTION D

Roof Level

Introduction
Trusses
Traditional Cut Roofs
Purlins
Dormer Construction and Storey & a...
Lean-to roofs
Ventilation
Canopy Construction
Flat Roofs
Roof Timber
Tiling, Slating
Terraces, Balconies
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SECTION E

Screeds Plastering and Rainwater Goods

Plasterwork
Screeds
Rainwater Goods
Letter plates
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SECTION F

Storage and Protection of Materials

Protecting complete construction
Storage on Site
Working in Cold Conditions
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SECTION G

Detailed Construction Drawings

Standard Construction Details
Typical Drainage Drainage Details
Typical Foundations Details
Typical Internal Works Drawings
Typical Details around Windows and...
Typical Construction Details for a...
Typical Structural Details
Typical Floor Type Construction...
Typical Timber Frame Construction...
ACDS Approved Construction Details...
Details Roof
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SECTION H

Building Regulations and Other Guidance

Part A Structure
Part B Fire Safety
Part C Site Preparation and...
Part D Toxic Substances
Part E Sound
Part F Means of Ventilation
Part G Sanitation, hot water...
Part H Drainage and waste disposal
Part J Combustion appliances and...
Part K Protection from falling,...
Part L Conservation of fuel and...
Part M Access and Use Dwellings
Part M Access to and use of...
Timber Frame Construction
Building Energy Ratings
Energy Efficiency
Air Leakage
Acceptable Construction Details
Part R Physical infrastructure for...
Irish Water Requirements for...
Part P Electrical safety
Part Q Security
Radon
Typical Inspection Reports
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SECTION I

Handover and Certificates Required

Architects Ancillary Certificate
Builders Ancillary Certificate
Engineers Certificates required
Specialist Designer Certificates
Certificates Required for Sale
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