Welcome news in that NHBC took the industry feedback and a strong voice from ourselves and the https://www.thewpa.org.uk/ “The wood protection association” in relation to chapter 3.3 and updates to durability and the requirements for free draining post bases, and service life expectations for non-structural timber components for porches and canopies.
All our timber canopies and porches come clear preservative treated and meet these standards.
Read the full changes here
NHBC changes to standards.