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As the leading Cavity Wall Insulation guarantee provider, The IAA is aware that in certain very limited circumstances extraction of existing insulation, clearance of the cavity and remedial works may be required including re-treatment and re-injection.
Where such work is the result of a defect in materials or workmanship of the original installation, then this is normally completed by The IAA under the Terms and Condition of the guarantee. This is not the case where there is no current guarantee, extraction is required due to building maintenance issues or as a result of natural occurrences such as flooding.
Cavity Extraction & ECO4
Phase 4 of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) recognises that cavity works may be necessary prior to treatment and under the Building Fabric Repairs uplift qualifying cavity extraction, remediation or enabling works may be eligible for funding where justified by a Chartered Surveyor and the work is carried out in accordance with relevant standards.
Quality
The IAA Cavity Extraction and Remediation Certification Scheme is a quality process which has been developed in consultation with the industry and ensures that cavity extraction and remediation is completed to the required standard by trained and qualified Technicians and work is subject to onsite surveillance by The IAA.
Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the works are completed to a high standard and meets with customer satisfaction and The IAA Scheme requirement. Accreditation demonstrates member contractor’s commitment to quality and ensuring that work is ‘right first time’.
Please note where sub-contractors are used by a contractor then under the scheme the contractor is responsible for ensuring sub-contractors have the appropriate procedures and are competent to complete the work in accordance The IAA Cavity Extraction and Remediation Certification Scheme requirements.
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The IAA Cavity Extraction & Remediation Certification Scheme
Wed 21st September 2022
As the leading Cavity Wall Insulation guarantee provider, The IAA is aware that in certain very limited circumstances extraction of existing insulation, clearance of the cavity and remedial works may be required including re-treatment and re-injection.
Where such work is the result of a defect in materials or workmanship of the original installation, then this is normally completed by The IAA under the Terms and Condition of the guarantee. This is not the case where there is no current guarantee, extraction is required due to building maintenance issues or as a result of natural occurrences such as flooding.
Cavity Extraction & ECO4
Phase 4 of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) recognises that cavity works may be necessary prior to treatment and under the Building Fabric Repairs uplift qualifying cavity extraction, remediation or enabling works may be eligible for funding where justified by a Chartered Surveyor and the work is carried out in accordance with relevant standards.
Quality
The IAA Cavity Extraction and Remediation Certification Scheme is a quality process which has been developed in consultation with the industry and ensures that cavity extraction and remediation is completed to the required standard by trained and qualified Technicians and work is subject to onsite surveillance by The IAA.
Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the works are completed to a high standard and meets with customer satisfaction and The IAA Scheme requirement. Accreditation demonstrates member contractor’s commitment to quality and ensuring that work is ‘right first time’.
Please note where sub-contractors are used by a contractor then under the scheme the contractor is responsible for ensuring sub-contractors have the appropriate procedures and are competent to complete the work in accordance The IAA Cavity Extraction and Remediation Certification Scheme requirements.
Find out more