Timber bucks the trend

Howard, Paul

Timber bucks the trend - 2008 - Contract Journal 443(6679) 11 June 2008, 19-29(5) .

Article states that the market for timber-framed structures is rising, illustrated by a 3.3% rise in demand last year (compared to a 4.4% drop across the overall market). Timber-frame houses now account for over 22% of all houses built in the UK last year. Discusses the benefits of offsite fabrication and the stringent legislation laid down by the Code for Sustainable Homes.


CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES


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