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From February 1st, low-rise\u00a0developments seeking structural warranty cover will be required to meet new and updated guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements<\/h2>\n

Premier Guarantee’s 2023 edition of the Technical Manual adds new guidance on parapet walls, balconies and basements and further guidance covering the increasing use of external wall insulation brick slips<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where parts of a structure are below external ground level, the developer will be required to submit details of waterproofing and design specification, including a site investigation report<\/a>, to Premier Guarantee well in advance of works starting.<\/p>\n

The new guidance applies to sites offered Premier Guarantee warranty cover on or after February 1.<\/p>\n

Working with UK house builders, contractors and housing associations<\/h3>\n

Founded in 1997, Premier Guarantee and its parent company are owned by HSB, (UK and Ireland), part of one of the world\u2019s leading reinsurers, Munich Re. The company\u00a0works with house builders, contractors and housing associations across the UK, providing 10 or 12 years of A-rated cover for new homes, homes to rent, social housing, completed homes and commercial projects.<\/p>\n

It is just 18 months since the previous manual version was published, marking the shortest period between editions in the company\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

The manual reflects the rapid rate of change in the UK construction sector<\/h3>\n

Technical Manual author and head of technical services John Gilbert said: \u201cThe increasing frequency in which we are publishing new versions of the manual and providing new technical guidance via our InSite hub demonstrates the rapid rate of change in the construction sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs well as reflecting design trends in new homes, such as the use of parapet walls on pitched roofs, developers are seeking clearer best-practice guidance on balcony and basement installations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe industry\u2019s move to decarbonise coupled with the rising cost of materials mean developers are also seeking to use more innovative products and systems. While innovation is necessary and welcome, it can create its own challenges when insuring buildings for 10 years or more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Published in June 2021, the previous manual was downloaded almost 17,000 times in addition to hard copies distributed to every site.<\/p>\n

Download a digital copy of the Premier Guarantee Technical Manual v15.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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