Party Wall Spandrel Panels

Timber fire break party wall with the spandrels being erected at the same time as the roof allowing the entire roof structure to be completed in one operation and avoiding the need for scaffolding through the roof and return visit for the bricklayers to.

Party wall spandrel panels.

There are two types. The spandrel system. Single piece party wall spandrel panels are recommended wherever possible in order to minimise working at height to maintain build quality and to ensure integrity of fire compartments. They conform to robust details.

Spandrel panels are factory assembled structural panels used as a dividing wall or in place of a traditional gable block wall. Party wall spandrel panels are an off site manufactured product put together in quality assured factory conditions before being delivered direct to site. Where the party wall is of masonry construction it must extend at least 300mm into the cold roof space hb3002 07 20 nhbc nhbc house davy avenue knowlhill milton keynes bucks mk5 8fp tel. 0344 633 1000 fax.

Gable and party wall spandrel panels. A spandrel panel replaces the internal party wall masonry within the roof between units. Linking of wall leaves by spandrel panels is not permitted. They are designed to fit below the roof covering to allow for fire stopping anchored to the blockwork below and can be braced using standard 22 x 100mm stability bracing already in place for the roof trusses.

The term spandrel panel refers to a timber frame panel used to replace blockwork in the roof space. Before splitting a panel consider additional blockwork course s above 300mm minimum. Spandrel panels are pre assembled structural panels used as a separating wall or as a external gable roof panel. Single piece party wall spandrel panels are recommended wherever possible in order to minimise working at height to maintain build quality and to ensure integrity of fire compartments.

They provide an alternative to a masonry wall in the cold roof space between adjoining properties. Dte party wall panels generally consist of a 47 x 72mm timber frame and clad both sides with 15mm fermacell. Spandrel panels are used to replace the need for a masonry wall. Is the party wall below the spandrel panel masonry timber frame note.

Spandrel panels meet robust details requirements satisfying both sound and fire requirements within building regulations. They must be designed to provide fire resistance and acoustic insulation between the properties. If necessary and as noted for more complex wall layouts with intersections of separating walls two panels may be adopted provided they are constructed with a minimum 50mm cavity maintained between wall panels or stud should board be omitted from the inner cavity side faces of the. We have put together a list of questions that our sales and design teams often get asked about spandrel panels below.