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Site check: The timber frame pocket guide
Site check: the timber frame pocket book describes on-site best practice in the construction of timber frame buildings, providing an essential guide for site managers, timber frame erectors, contractors and site inspectors. Prepared by frameCHECK experts for BM TRADA in collaboration with the technical adviser to the Structural Timber Association, this book covers the most important construction processes involved in completing the superstructure, with illustrated 'Do' and 'Do not' sections for added clarity.
- - A concise summary of on-site best practice in timber frame construction
- - Checklists and illustrations of core activities enable you to verify that work is of the highest standard
- - Researched and written by experts representing BM TRADA and the STA
If, as the site manager, you're advised by a sub-contractor that their method of installation is "the way we've always done it" how do you satisfy yourself that this is the correct method? And do you understand the importance of keeping timber dry on site? Site check: the timber frame pocket guide is an essential resource for ensuring you are well-informed and for checking the quality of the work done on site under your watch.
The best of the BM TRADA and the STA timber frame pocket guides is now combined into a single new book with new drawings throughout and updated sections, including additional information on party wall cavity insulation and on differential movement. Its available in a handy pocket-sized wiro bound format you can keep it with you at all times. Its an excellent accompaniment to BM TRADA's Timber frame construction manual, which provides timber frame design guidance, and is also available from this shop.
Want to improve awareness of best practice timber frame construction across your company? If you are interested in purchasing this book in bulk to equip all your staff please email your enquiry with details of quantities required to bookshop@bmtrada.com
50% discount on RRP for all publication in the Winter Sale while stocks last. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Substructure
- Sole plates
- Delivery and storage
- Walls
- Floors
- Breather membrane
- Roof framing
- Cavity barriers and firestopping
- Services installation
- Insulation
- Vapour control layer
- Dry lining
- Party floors and ceilings/walls
- Party wall cavity insulation
- Damp-proof courses, cavity trays and window/door seals
- Masonr cladding
- Roofing
- Differential movement
- Further reading - Product information
9781909594654
01/02/2018
BM TRADA
80 Pages
- Author informationPrepared by experts at BM TRADA
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