Timber frame housing systems built in the UK 1966-1975

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

Report

Abstract

System-built timber framed dwellings were gradually introduced into the United Kingdom from the early 1920s. Although masonry construction was the norm for housing before 1945, by the end of the Second World War about 2,000 timber framed dwellings had been built in the UK. The external walls of the early systems were typically of heavy framed or virtually solid timber planking, directly clad with timber boarding. This report has three main objectives: i. to record the form of construction of timber frame dwellings built between 1966 and 1975, ii. to identify which parts of these dwellings have suffered deterioration, and iii. to highlight the areas to which surveyors should pay particular attention when carrying out inspections.

Author

McIntyre, I. S. and Stevens, A. J.

History

Included in BRE Report 469 - Non traditional houses.

ISBN

9780860810100

Subjects

• Building types
• Housing/residential facilities
• Timber building systems/frame
• Building systems/frame
• Building structure

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.