Specifying metal fasteners. Fasteners for wood based building components.
Advice Note 12.1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Advice Note
Abstract
Guidance to inform the specification of correct fasteners that should be used to join wood based structural members that are exposed to Service Class 1 and 2 design environments.
History
September 2016 (v1.2) edition.
Subjects
- Building structure
- Materials
- Fixing/jointing products
- Building systems/frame
- Timber building systems/frame
Publisher History
The Structural Timber Association (STAS) was previously known as UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA). They provide technical research and quality standard assessment to member companies across the construction supply chain.
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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