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Timber frame buildings aguide to the construction process

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: BRE Digest ; 496Publication details: Watford BRE 2005Description: 12p. ill 30cmISBN:
  • 186081882X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 694.01 $2 18
Summary: 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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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.