BACK in the 1980s, one section of the house-building industry launched into timber-frame construction with great enthusiasm. It was new, quick to erect the outside shell, had great thermal insulation and could give a better quality of internal finish....
Many Contractors and other firms seem to have difficulty understanding that Clients want to see more of the beautiful mountain views from their land, rather than the wall of their house. This translates into more glass, not less, and taller and wider glass areas, not shorter and thinner. Ther...
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Bricks alone don’t fire proof a building but are not like timber and plastic which are flammable, and glass that shatters in the heat. Building in brick ensures a strong foundation for protecting your investment. Design Flexibility Bricks come in styles to suit any building project. Time and...
Timber Frame Panels: These types of prefabricated panels are timber stud walls with plywood or proprietary facings attached to either side of the walls. Insulating materials are then fitted with insulation. Access for utilities such as cable conduits and piping is easier to install compared to other...
Basic types of truss: Simple –A truss created from the single triangle, often used for building lighter roofs, supporting ceiling structures, or providing strength to the metal frame of bicycles (the core of every modern bicycle design is a single triangle between seating position, pedals and...
of Concrete Buildings Survive In a Fire* DEPENDABLE ALLY AGAINST DESTRUCTION A durable building material means longevity for your structure. Masonry resists fire, wind, mold, pests, vandalism and water damage—adding to the long-term value of the structure through decreased maintenance costs,...
Cheap materials such as used tires, pallets, and old timber make perfectly suitable growing spaces. You can even use cinder blocks to build growing beds. At the other end of the cost spectrum, garden beds can be built out of more expensive wood, decorative concrete blocks, poured concrete,...
We selected LCAs that studied different functional types (i.e., residential and non-residential) and structural types (i.e., heavy timber, lightweight wood frame, concrete, and steel). Two important pieces of information were required — the whole building bill of materials and the associated ...
Rain tree has long been a source of timber and livestock feed (green forage and pods) for local consumption. Minor medicinal and craft uses also are known. The wood is used for carving items for sale to tourists, and the seeds are strung in garlands. ...