Unit 6/P6 – Timber Frame Construction
• Premade timber walls
provide main support
of structure.
• Often set on a raft
foundation
• Less tolerance for uneven floor than in
traditional and
concrete construction
• Inner wall is made from
stud wall nailed to
sheets of woods.
• 100mm x 50mm studs
on to 18mm ply
• Void filled with
insulation
• These are bolted down
to the concrete floor
with an expansion bolt.
• Factory prefabrication
guarantees quality and
no weather delays.
• Less time on site
• Crane required
• Windows and door
opening pre-planned so
less chance for on-sight
error.
• Out leaf or external
wall normally brick and
is non-load bearing.
• Provides insulation and
weatherproofing.
• Roof is normally truss
work, slate or tile.
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Unit 6/P6 – Timber Frame Construction
• Internal walls are non
load bearing or stud
wall.
• Plasterboard as per
traditional
construction.
• Vapour seal
• Timber is treated
• Fire resistant
• Dry Rot
• First floor is suspended
timber floor, can be
internal or
sandwhiched between
floors
• Known for energy
efficiency
• Condensation is likely
to form in the cavity so
a moisture barrier or
vapour check is used
on the internal wall.
• Services are run
through walls and
foundations as per a
traditional building
• Stairs and windows
made off site and
fitted.
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Unit 6/P6 – Timber Frame Construction
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