Fire in the hole
Language: English Series: Construction Manager ; May 2006, 26-27(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Recent research suggests that the NHBC's requirement for cavities in timber and steel-framed houses increases the fire risk, with the cavity potentially acting as a chimney. Whilst the NHBC refutes the findings, some housebuilders want more emphasis placed on modern methods of construction, such as single skin walls, or the Powerwall system, which uses thin aluminium foil for buildings with light gauge steel frames.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L133430 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133430-1001 |
Recent research suggests that the NHBC's requirement for cavities in timber and steel-framed houses increases the fire risk, with the cavity potentially acting as a chimney. Whilst the NHBC refutes the findings, some housebuilders want more emphasis placed on modern methods of construction, such as single skin walls, or the Powerwall system, which uses thin aluminium foil for buildings with light gauge steel frames.