Wood Information Sheet 0-10 Surveys of timber frame houses
Publication Year
2015
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Guidance for surveying timber frame houses highlighting differences between timber and masonry construction, indicating where faults can occur. Covers moisture content of wall panels, structural integrity and structural insulated panel systems (SIPs).
Document History
Superseded by the May 2021 edition with minor amendments. May 2015 edition. Supersedes the October 2011 edition. First published 1992; revised 2006 and 2011.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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