Lightweight Timber Frame Construction
Date Published
1 November 2023
Document Type
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Author
Edinburgh Napier University
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Summary
Lightweight timber frame uses studs, rails, walls and joists in combination with structural sheeting to form a structural frame of wall, floor, and roof elements, transmitting vertical and horizontal loads to foundations.
It is sustainable, has excellent thermal and acoustic performance, and high durability. Learn more in this essential Timber Knowledge Sheet.
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