Pros and cons: steel vs timber framing

CIS In brief 03/2018

NBS, 2018
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CIS In brief

Abstract

The ongoing housing crisis has meant that the industry is looking for ways to speed up construction times, and the adoption of timber framing is one way to do that. This short article looks at the pros and cons of using timber vs steel.

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Sharman, J.

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  • Building systems/frame
  • Timber/joinery
  • Building structure
  • Materials
  • Metal sections/other items
  • Steel
  • Other materials building systems/frame

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