Timber frame methods have been used successfully for centuries. Nowadays with increasing requirements on energy standards, skills shortages on site and many other reasons besides, people are increasingly looking to timber frame for the solution.
This one-day course introduces the concepts behind modern timber frame construction and provides an overview of the building practices used. The course highlights aspects of design detail which enable timber frame to achieve high levels of building performance in comparison with other methods of construction.
Who should attend
Those new to timber frame construction.
Course content
- Overview of timber frame construction
- Features, benefits and limitations of modern timber frame buildings
- Market position and manufacturing options
- Timber frame systems
Constructional details
- Control of moisture content
- Thermal and acoustic performance
- Vapour resistance and movement
Site practice
- Material delivery, storage and handling
- Foundations and sole plates
- Frame erection
- Follow on trades and handling on-site
- Case study: TF2000
- Acoustic, thermal and fire performance
Speakers
Members of the frameCHECK team.
Course information
For future course dates please contact TRADA Training on 01494 569620
| Duration |
1 day, 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Cost |
£220 + VAT (TRADA member) |
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£275 + VAT (Non-member)
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| Date & Location |
24 September 08 - TRADA's Headquaters
High Wycombe, Bucks |
| Reference code |
TF1 |
