Design guide to separating distances during construction for timber frame buildings. Guidance for structural timber frame buildings below 250m2 in total floor area
Product Paper 5
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Product Paper
Abstract
Methods to assess the floor area and height of the unit building, reduce the number of multi-unit site units to be considered and the emitter lengths on combined units, and to calculate emitter lengths for separation distances. Structural timber frame types are also explained.
Author
Milner, M.
History
Version 2.0, August 2018.
Subjects
- Building systems/frame
- Timber building systems/frame
- Building structure
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.
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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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