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Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc
Publication date: 2000
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Increased housing need, skill shortages and demands for increased consumer choice and changing attitudes to off-site production in the construction industry. Outlines a large panel timber frame solution to providing affordable homes. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2004
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Condensation control in dwellings - a TRADA Wood Information sheet
Outlines design measures to avoid condensation, particularly within timber building components. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2008
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Detailed drawings extracted from the TRADA technology publication Timber frame construction. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1989
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Thsi book covers the principles of designing energy efficient housing. Chapters cover:
Planning - site layout, orientation and internal layout
Building envelope - thermal aspects
Ventilation and infiltration
Fuels and services - choices
Timber frame and solar heating
Condensation control
Energy Matrix and design chekclist
User operation manual. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2007
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'Green oak in construxtion' is a highly illustrated technical guide to the use of green oak in hte building of modern structures, and shows how to achieve excellence in practice. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1985
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Details the development of timber structures from Medieval barns and churches through to current constructions.
Published to commemorate TRADA's 50th anniversary this publication is currently out of print but relevant chapters are available in the Technical Library. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1998
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Report on a mission to investigate timber frame construction in Japan. Reviews opportunities for process and/or technology transfer from Japan to the UK in prefabricated housing and looks at transferable techniques to increase choice for the UK consumer. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2006
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Modern methods of timber frame construction were introduced into the Uk in the 1960s and are a fully accepted method of building. This sheet outlines the method of construction generally used in the UK; platform frame. Factory manufactured 'open' panels are craned onto a 'platform' formed by the foundations and sole plate. The panels are fixed into position and floors are installed to create another platform. The process can be repeated to create a building of the required design height. The... |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1999
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Benchmarking is a key management tool in delivering performance improvement in construction. Defines benchmarks for medium-rise timber frame construction, sets 'stretch targets' and includes details of the levels achieved in TF 2000 - a demonstration 6 storey timber frame building. |
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Publisher: NBS Services
Publication date: 2002
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Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/casings; rigid sheet fine linings/panelling; and timber strip/board fine flooring/linings. The clauses in each section deal with types, general requirements, fabrication, preparation, fixing, finishing and workmanship.
NBS Specification Clauses: K - Linings/sheathing/dry partitioning |
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