Timber frame: Fact sheet no. 14
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This fact sheet, published by wood for good gives readers an overview of building with timber frame.
The fact sheet contains a number of basic points regarding timber frame including the benefits which make it popular, some standard studding and joist sizes and a number of statistics in the growth of timber frame's share in the UK housing market.
Contents:
- Growing popularity
- Basic points
- Common studding sizes
- Common joist sizes
- A typical timber frame wall
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