Timber frame buildings aguide to the construction process

Reynolds, Tim

Timber frame buildings aguide to the construction process - Watford BRE 2005 - 12p. ill 30cm. - BRE Digest 496 .

Timber frame building is a modern and versatile method of construction. It has many advantages over other building methods that are summarised and supported by case studies in this digest. Among them are fast erection and a reduction in the overall build programme, risk of delay, site storage requirements and waste. An outline of the procurement and construction process, together with a technical description of timber frame construction is also provided.

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