RDL News
Amendments to existing robust details
20 Jan, 2012The January 2012 update contains a new separating floor that is the first precast concrete floor to be eligible for 3 credits in the Code for Sustainable Homes and 4 credits for the EcoHomes more
Amendments to appendices
04 May, 2011Prestoplan's PresPeak 60 system has been added to Appendix A2 for use on the robust details generic timber frame separating walls. Up until now, the timber frame walls required a twin-leaf spandrel, but now the PresPeak 60... more
Amendments to existing robust details
04 May, 2011Timber separating floor E-FT-2 can now be constructed with joists centered at 600mm, provided the floor decking thickness is increased to 15mm (min) and subject to structural considerations. more
New Robust Detail - E-WM-21
04 May, 2011One new Robust Detail separating wall (E-WM-21) has successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and is now available for registration with Robust Details Limited. E-WM-21 - Lightweight aggregate masonry wall with... more
Linear Thermal Bridging - Accredited Construction Details
16 February, 2011Constructive Details Ltd (CDL) is a joint venture set up between Robust Details Ltd and the British Board of Agrément to offer a solution to the thermal bridging issues raised by Part L of the Building Regulations 2010 (England... more
Amendments to Appendix A1
31 January, 2011Appendix A1 has been amended to clarify: the requirements in relation to cavity stops where partial fill insulation is placed within the cavity of external (flanking) walls. the alternative arrangement for the inclusion of... more
Amendments to existing RDs
31 January, 2011Following successful completion of the assessment process, masonry wall type E-WM-17 can now be constructed using Plasmor's Aglite Ultima, and these can also be used as an alternative block type in the flanking wall... more
VAT Change to 20%
30 November, 2010In line with the Chancellor's budget announcement, the VAT rate is changing to 20% and will apply to all relevant Robust Details products and services from 4th January 2011. To help us process your orders as quickly as possible... more
Amendments to Appendices
28 October, 2010Appendix A1 has been amended regarding wall staggers, to remove the requirement to extend the separating wall leaf 300mm past the stagger point. The details for Kingspan TEK in Appendix A2 have been updated. Recent purchasers... more
Amendments to existing Robust Details
28 October, 2010Following successful completion of the assessment process, 9 more cavity masonry separating walls can now be constructed with optional mineral wool insulation placed within the cavity: E-WM-1 - 5, E-WM-11, E-WM-16, E-WM-18 and... more
New Robust Detail - E-WM-20
28 October, 2010One new Robust Detail separating wall (E-WM-20) has successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and is now available to be registered with Robust Details Ltd. This is the second Robust Detail wall type that can be... more
End of the Road Shows
06 September, 2010Following the successful RDL 2010 Roadshows, the technical matters covered have been summarized in the attached article. more
Seeing is believing
06 September, 2010Site inspection is a vital part of the RDL scheme. Colin Potter, Technical and Development Manager at RDL, outlines the importance of inspection in his Seeing is Believing article more
Two new Robust Detail separating floors have successfully completed the candidate robust detail process
21 July, 2010Two new Robust Detail separating floors have successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and are now available to be registered with Robust Details Ltd more
A new joist type is permitted in the construction of E-FT-3. This floor can now be constructed using ITW Alpine SpaceJoists.
19 May, 2010A new joist type is permitted in the construction of E-FT-3. This floor can now be constructed using ITW Alpine SpaceJoists. more
Three Robust Details cavity masonry separating walls now have the option to include Saint-Gobain Isover Party Wall Roll cavity insulation; E-WM-6, E-WM-10 and E-WM-13.
19 May, 2010Three Robust Details cavity masonry separating walls now have the option to include Saint-Gobain Isover Party Wall Roll cavity insulation; E-WM-6, E-WM-10 and E-WM-13 more
Two Robust Details are now entitled to automatic credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes and EcoHomes schemes.
12 March, 2010E-WM-5 can be used to claim 3 credits under the EcoHomes scheme and 1 credit under the Code for Sustainable Homes scheme. E-FT-2 can be used to claim 3 credits under the EcoHomes scheme and 1 credit under the Code for... more
Robust Details for mixed use
07 January, 2010Robust Details can be used in mixed use developments, such as where there are apartments above retails units. It is also possible to mix the use of Robust Details and pre-completion sound testing in developments which are not... more
Amendments to existing Robust Details
07 January, 2010Following successful completion of the assessment process, Besblock's Star Performer hollow/cellular blocks can now be used in the construction of E-WM-8. more
New Robust Details
07 January, 2010Two new Robust Detail separating walls have successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and are now available to be registered with Robust Details Ltd, one of which can be used to claim 4 automatic credits under... more
QUEEN'S PRIZE RECOGNISES PIONEERING NOISE RESEARCH
25 November, 2009Huge drop in complaints demonstrates success of Robust Details scheme more
One new Robust Detail separating wall has successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and is now available to be registered with Robust Details Ltd.
25 September, 2009E-WM-18 Dense aggregate blockwork (render or wet plaster finish) with 100mm minimum cavity. This wall can be used to claim 4 credits under the EcoHomes scheme and 3 credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes scheme. British... more
Two new Robust Details separating walls have successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and are now available to be registered with Robust Details Ltd.
11 August, 2009E-WM-16 Dense aggregate blockwork (render and gypsum-based board) with 100mm minimum cavity. This wall can be used to claim 4 credits under the EcoHomes scheme and 3 credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes scheme. E-WM-17... more
Robust Details Limited (RDL) has introduced an important new training initiative for those involved in the installation of their floating screed separating floors.
01 June, 2009RDL Performance Monitoring has identified a small, but nonetheless significant increase in the number of workmanship issues relating to the under-screed resilient layer. To stem this trend and protect the long-term... more
Two new Robust Details separating floors have successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and are now available to be registered with Robust Details Ltd.
16 April, 2009E-FC-11 SEPARATING FLOOR - CONCRETE - Icopal-monarfloor Tranquilt resilient layer system with floating screed on precast planks This floor can be used to claim 2 credits under the EcoHomes scheme. E-FT-5... more
6 new full robust detail separating elements and 2 proprietary flanking options added to the RDL handbook
11 September, 2008RDL is proud to announce release of the largest number of new details in one single issue since the book was first published. A total of 6 new full robust detail separating elements and 2 innovative proprietary flanking options,... more
Two additional masonry wall details added to the Robust Details Part E Handbook
14 April, 2008Two new robust details for masonry separating walls have successfully completed the candidate robust detail process and are now able to be registered with Robust Details Ltd. E-WM-12 - Plasmor "Aglite Ultima” Lightweight... more
Amendment to E-WM-8 to incorporate integral flues
10 April, 2008Test evidence on E-WM-8 separating wall structures incorporating integral flues has been assessed by Robust Details Ltd (RDL). RDL is pleased to confirm that it will now be acceptable to use integral flues in E-WM-8 separating... more
Masonry wall achieves 3 credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes
11 December, 2007Robust Details Ltd (RDL), the only organisation to provide an alternative route to compliance for Part E of the Building Regulations, has launched E-WM-11, the latest Robust Detail (RD) to be included in the Handbook - taking the... more
Communities and Local Government completes an independent review of RDL scheme
10 December, 2007Robust Details Gets Government Green Light.... Three years since the launch of Robust Details Ltd (RDL), Communities and Local Government (CLG) has given the Robust Details scheme its full endorsement, following a comprehensive... more
Thin-joint blockwork system is latest addition to the Handbook
09 December, 2007Robust Details Ltd (RDL) has launched E-WM-10, the latest Robust Detail (RD) to complement an expanding portfolio of alternatives to on-site pre-completion sound testing. E-WM-10 takes the total number of RDs in the handbook to... more
BBA launches product verification service
03 September, 2007Robust Details Ltd endorses BBA scheme... Manufacturers can now register for third party endorsement of performance standards Construction product manufacturers can now sign up to the Robust Details product verification scheme... more
Third Edition Robust Details Handbook Launched
03 May, 2007New Robust Details Handbook now contains 23 Robust Details for sound proofing new homes... Robust Details Limited (RDL) is pleased to announce the launch of its Third Edition Robust Details Handbook. The fully... more
New Robust Detail E-WM-9 Available Now
02 May, 2007We are pleased to confirm that a further Robust Detail, for a solid dense aggregate block separating wall for use in houses supported on raft foundations has successfully completed the candidate Robust Detail process and is now... more
New Registrations of E-FC-3 Suspended after 1 November 2006 / Important Notice on Floating Screed Separating Floors
02 May, 2007We would like to advise you of RDL's intention to suspend new registrations of Robust Detail E-FC-3, one of our pre-cast concrete, floating screed, separating floors. Since November 2005 we have taken steps to help our... more
Robust Details Limited Announces Second Series of Regional Seminars
26 March, 2007Following the resounding success of 2006, Robust Details Ltd (RDL) has announced details of the second in its series of industry seminars. The only organisation to measure sound insulation performance on a national scale, RDL... more
New Robust Detail for Timber Frame Construction
12 December, 2006Robust Details Limited (RDL) is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new E-FT-3 Robust Detail for timber frame construction. The Posi-Joist™ metal-web joist floor system manufactured by MiTek Industries is available for... more
Detailed Approach Proves Robust
18 September, 2006Robust Details Limited (RDL) has demonstrated its commitment to helping industry raise the acoustic standards of new homes with its decision to withdraw its E-FC-3 floating screed floor from the RDL Scheme. RDL employs a... more
Invest in the Build not Testing
20 July, 2006Developer Linden Homes says Robust Details are the most cost-effective choice... Developer Linden Homes has declared its support for Robust Details Limited (RDL), the company established to implement the 'Robust Detail'... more
Performance Issue Confirms Strength of RDL's Approach
19 June, 2006The strength of the Robust Details Limited (RDL) approach to the sound-proofing of new homes has been highlighted recently by a performance issue related to a specific Robust Detail. RDL identified a performance issue with... more
Robust Details Limited / EWM -7
15 May, 2006Robust Details Limited's (RDL) performance monitoring process is helping to fulfil its commitment to exceptional performance levels. RDL has a team of expert acousticians to monitor the performance of Robust... more
Look for 'Robust Details' Standard to Enjoy the Quiet Life
12 May, 2006Rise in new build flats and terraces increases the need for innovative soundproofing against neighbour noise... House hunters looking for new build flats or terraces should ensure they are built using the 'Robust more
Two New Beam and Block Robust Details
05 April, 2006RDL Handbook now contains 23 robust details for sound proofing new homes... Robust Details Limited (RDL) is pleased to announce the launch of two new Robust Details, available for immediate use to house builders across England... more
One Thousand Robust Details Sound Test a Success
03 April, 2006Robust Details Ltd (RDL), the company established to implement the 'Robust Detail' alternative to mandatory pre-completion sound testing for new homes, is pleased to announce that it has recently conducted its 1000th 'Robust... more
RDL Overview
01 March, 2006Since its launch in 2004, Robust Details Ltd (RDL) has gone from strength to strength, contributing to the highest ever acoustic standards achieved in the UK and positioning the nation's house building industry as amongst the... more
Say Hello to a Quieter Life
21 February, 2006Home buyers enjoy the benefits of a quiet life in a Robust Details-built home... Neighbour noise is becoming a thing of the past for owners of new Robust Details-built homes, as they enjoy the benefits of some of the highest... more
Robust Details Makes Noise in Social Housing
15 February, 2006Nowhere is getting it right first time and value for money more important than at affordable housing construction sites. That's why leading developer Bovis Homes adopts the Robust Details approach to meeting sound proofing... more
New Robust Detail Launched / E-FC-5
13 January, 2006Robust Details Limited (RDL) is pleased to announce the launch of a new proprietary Robust Detail from Cellecta. YELOfon HD10+ System is available for immediate use to house builders across England and Wales. The Robust Details... more
RDL Talks with ODPM on New Part L Building Regulations
06 January, 2006Robust Details Limited (RDL) is continuing its discussions with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) into the possibility of using the Robust Details methodology as a means of achieving the new Part L Building... more
Sounding Out 2006
05 January, 2006RDL's Chief Executive, Dave Baker, reports on the future for Robust Details, the house builders preferred approach to Part E regulations. Since its launch in 2004, Robust Details Ltd (RDL) has gone from strength to strength,... more
Building Control Bodies Endorse Robust Details
05 January, 2006Over 80 per cent of Building Control Bodies have purchased the RDL pattern book... Building Control Bodies across the UK have given their approval to the use of Robust Details, as an alternative to Pre-Completion Testing (PCT)... more
Cellecta Acoustic Flooring System Awarded New Robust Detail
01 January, 2000Cellecta is a major innovator in the industry and has developed into one of the UK's largest producers of environmentally friendly, high performance acoustic and thermal insulation products. For the last 18 months the... more
