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Technical booklet B

Materials and workmanship

About Technical booklet B

Technical booklet B gives guidance on materials and workmanship. It covers whether materials are fit for their purpose and the use of urea formaldehyde foam insulation.

What it covers

  • Fitness of materials and workmanship
  • Independent certification schemes and recognised standards
  • Materials that are susceptible to changes in their properties
  • Urea formaldehyde foam insulation