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Cross-laminated timber construction - an introduction
www.structuraltimber.co.ukforms of construction Timber-frame walls or concrete or masonry basements may be used to support CLT floor slabs where a thin (or exposed soffit) floor section is needed. Similarly, where there is an aesthetic requirement for exposed timber
CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER - BRE
www.bre.co.ukAs an engineered timber product, with the cross-grain movement controlled by the cross-lamination, it is broadly dimensionally stable and shrinks less than standard solid timber construction. While it is usable on small projects, it is more often used on larger schemes where offsite manufacture and speed of construction can reduce costs.
ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR LOW-COST …
icoste.org3.4 Modular and timber construction In South Africa, timber homes were re-introduced as an alternative to conventional brick and mortar homes in the sixties (Cronje, 2013: online). The timber frame wall panels with doors and window frames built into panel openings are manufactured on site or pre-manufactured
TYPES OF FRAMING - Construction Knowledge.net
www.constructionknowledge.netsame as for balloon-frame construction. HEAVY FRAMING Heavy-frame buildings are more permanent, and are normally used for warehouses and shops. Heavy framing is seldom used in TO construction. Figure 6-3, page 6-4, shows the details of heavy framing. Heavy framing consists of framing members at least 6 inches in dimension (timber construction).
Timber in Multi-storey Construction - COFORD - Home
www.coford.ie1 Light timber construction systems, such as timber-frame, are well-established both in Ireland and abroad. However, recent developments in timber engineering
Timber Frame v10 - Design for Homes
www.designforhomes.orgTimber Frame Construction Timber frame construction has a centuries–long tradition in the UK, however, over the last 80 years it has continuously evolved