Cavity barriers - best practice guidance on installation of cavity barriers
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Key considerations for installing cavity barriers in timber frame buildings, covering location, laps, party walls and floor junctions and corner details.
History
November 2010, first edition. The UKTFA is now known as the Structural Timber Association (STAS). This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
Subjects
- Building structure
- Timber building systems/frame
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Building systems/frame
- Walls/masonry/cavity walls
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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