Timber Frame v10 - Design for Homes

March 1998 British Gypsum Guide toTimber Frame ConstructionTimber Frame ConstructionTimber Frame construction has acenturies long tradition in theUK, however, over the last 80years it has continuously evolvedto meet the challenges ofchanging Regulations andexpectations. Currently, the UKpopulation of modern timberframe dwellings is around1 million and the number isgrowing. Non housingapplications such as hotels,nursing Homes , schools, andcommunity buildings, nowaccount for over 30% of the UKTimber Frame Industry Gypsum products are widely specified withintimber Frame buildings to form internal include linings to external walls,partitions, ceilings, separating and compartmentfloors, cavity barriers and ceilings below roof Frame ConstructionContentsIntroduction4 Components5 Applications6 Performance8 Performance tables9 Design15 Construction details17 Board fixing on site263 Timber Frame ConstructionYour attention is brought to the following publications whichgive approved Handling Guidance on RegulationsISBN 0 11 886335 Construction for Health and Safety ACOPISBN 0 7 7176 0792 Guide to Managing Health and Safety in ConstructionISBN 0 7176 0755 for Health and Safety in ConstructionISBN 0 7176 0807 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health in theConstruction Industry ISBN 0 11 885526 GypsumBritish Gypsum operates quality assurance procedures toBS EN ISO 9002, and maintains the quality and leading edgeperformance of its produc

Timber Frame Construction Performance Fire protection Plasterboard is designated a 'material of limited combustibility' within the Building Regulations 1991.

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