Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Good Building Guide
Abstract
As building regulations require increased thermal standards, some forms of traditional masonry construction may not be able to accommodate the resulting thicker layer(s) of insulation. In addition, with increasing skills shortages and increasing demands for reduced construction times on site, there is a trend towards off-site fabricated building elements and components. This is likely to result in the increased specification and use of timber and steel frame construction techniques. This Good Building Guide gives a brief introduction to the basics of timber frame construction.
Author
Stirling, C.
History
2004 reprint with minor amendments.
ISBN
9781860815928
Subjects
- Windows
- Window furniture
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Windows and doors
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.