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Name ________________Unit 6/P6 – Timber Frame Construction
• Premade timber walls provide main support of structure.
• Often set on a raft foundation
• Less tolerance for un-even floor than in traditional and concrete construction
• Inner wall is made from stud wall nailed to sheets of woods.
• 100mm x 50mm studs on to 18mm ply
• Void filled with insulation
• These are bolted down to the concrete floor with an expansion bolt.
• Factory prefabrication guarantees quality and no weather delays.
• Less time on site• Crane required
• Windows and door opening pre-planned so less chance for on-sight error.
• Out leaf or external wall normally brick and is non-load bearing.
• Provides insulation and weatherproofing.
• Roof is normally truss work, slate or tile.
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Name ________________Unit 6/P6 – Timber Frame Construction
• Internal walls are non load bearing or stud wall.
• Plasterboard as per traditional construction.
• Vapour seal
• Timber is treated• Fire resistant • Dry Rot
• First floor is suspended timber floor, can be internal or sandwhiched between floors
• Known for energy efficiency
• Condensation is likely to form in the cavity so a moisture barrier or vapour check is used on the internal wall.
• Services are run through walls and foundations as per a traditional building
• Stairs and windows made off site and fitted.
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Name ________________Unit 6/P6 – Timber Frame Construction