New build timber frame apartments Best Practice Case StudyProject description Originally specialising in the addition of penthouse apartments to existing buildings, Premier Penthouses now finds that the majority of its work comprises the development of low to medium rise apartment blocks in Kent and Sussex. Effective thermal insulation combined with reliable air tightness is key, with the developer working to more demanding standards than those currently required by Building Regulations. Challenges The company uses timber frame construction methods. In this system, insulation is applied to the interior face of the infill panels between the timber studs. The challenge is to create a completely airtight insulating layer. It is critical that the insulation fits precisely between the t

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