Approved Document L: Conservation of Energy and Power: 2006 England and Wales Timber frame housing, timber floors and timber windows all have a significant role to play in the new requirements for Approved Document L: 2006 (often known as Part L) as new regulations came into force in April 2006. According to UK Government press releases, the new measures to make buildings more energy efficient will save one million tonnes of carbon per year by 2010, equivalent to emissions from more than one million semi-detached homes. The new regulations apply to both new-build domestic and commercial buildings and ‘material change’ to existing buildings. Click here for full details.

The benefits of timber frame construction

Timber frame housing is increasing in popularity as a construction method because of its suitability for modern buildings, and because it can help private and public sector house builders and developers comply with the new regulations so easily and cost-effectively. For further information on the growing use of timber frame and how it helps you meet Part L requirements click here

Further information

Click here to download the Briefing Note from the Energy Saving Trust

Click here for a general introduction to window energy rating and why it is important to you

Click here to visit the British Woodworking Federation