PipeSnug has hailed the mandating of pipework sealing inside and outside buildings as part of new regulations.
Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations were announced last year, with a period of adaptation for the industry until June 2022.
The new regulations now specify the need for pipe seals and grommets on pipe penetrations, PipeSnug pointed out.
“The days of sealing around pipes with messy or porous mixtures and chemicals are now over,” said Alex Lever, director of PipeSnug. “Pipe seals have been mandated for a reason, to prevent warm air escaping a home and also to keep cold air out, where brickwork or the fabric of the building has been removed to allow pipework or other services in. This is a big change for those installing pipework.”
PipeSnug and FlueSnug form an airtight seal against the wall where pipes enter and exit a building.
“The new Part L also requires photographic evidence that the work has been carried out to the designated standard. For Local Authority Building Control officers, PipeSnug is an easily recognisable product, which does not need to be covered by tape or sealant,” added Alex.