Construction – Wall and floor systems
Read on the material selection ans specifications that are regulated to perform better against fire and recognize the standards that must be in place
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Management
Understand the importance of the management on fire risk assessments and who is responsible for it.
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Introduction to timber construction
Learn the basics of timber construction, dimentional limits, wall thickness and building orientation
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Principles of design with timber
Understand structural considerations when designing with timber, which factors affect its strength, timber movement, differential movement and the resistance to abrasion and the impact it has.
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Designing for durability | Part 1: Preservative
Read on the preservative, chemical and heat treatments of timber, its natural durability and the coatings that can be applied to it.
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Designing for durability | Part 2: Principles of design
Expand on designing for durability with drainage and ventilation, protection of timber against wetting and weathering, and how to get better shielding.
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Designing for building performance
Learn about building performace through: Thermal performance, airtightness and acoustic performance.
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Introduction to off-site construction and construction sequence
Understand offsite construction and the different methods and designs that go along with it.
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Introduction to timber cladding
Introduce into timber cladding and the purpose and uses of it, the different types and design considerations that go along with it.
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Timber cladding – detail design
Understand cladding and the different selection of timber available for it and how to control moisture from natural weathering.
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