External timber cladding. 3rd edition
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Abstract
Provides guidance for the applications and types of timber cladding including material quality and selection, protection, detail design, storage and installation, maintenance and softwoods and hardwoods commonly used for cladding.
Author
Hislop, P., Kaczmar, P. and Taylor, L.
History
1st edition published 2000. 2nd edition published 2007. 3rd edition published 2013. Supersedes the 2007 edition.
ISBN
9781909594005
Subjects
- Rigid sheet cladding/timber weatherboarding
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
Publisher History
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.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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