Timber Frame Ground Floor Detail

Ground floor loadbearing partition 5 2.

Timber frame ground floor detail.

Timber frame walls and floors. 01753 944200 or email. Window and door heads must have cavity trays and dpcs. 3 16 ground floor timber separating wall.

In terms of buildability timber frame tends to work best with simpler shaped structures and it really comes into its own when combined with lightweight wall claddings such as timber tiles or render on boarding. Key details timber frame construction top thermal bridging tips. The windows and doorframes must be sealed to the timber frame with the appropriate installation of the dpms to protect the timber frame from penetrating moisture see figure a 8 10. Floor joists are typically 2 by 8s 2 by 10s or 2 by 12s.

This can reduce wall widths by up to 150mm which adds a surprising amount to internal floor areas. Figure a 8 10 typical window detail in a timber frame wall with block and render external cladding. Timber frame junction details purpose. A floor s framework is made up mostly of wooden joists that run parallel to one another at regular intervals.

3 16 timber frame ground floor separating wall junction timber suspended floor. Ground floor separating wall 5 4. The robust details website uses cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. 44 0 1483 769518.

3 17 ground floor ins. Ground floor non loadbearing partition 5 3. Timber frame construction 23 e2 timber frame lintel 24 e3 window sill 26 e4 window jamb 26 e5 ground bearing floor to external wall 28 p1 ground bearing floor to party wall 28 e5 beam and block floor to external wall 30 p1 beam and block floor to party wall 30 e6 intermediate. Some newer homes have manufactured i beam shaped joists.

Click here for floor wall combinations. Wall ground floor junction scottish building standards. Wall ground floor junction scottish building standards. Ce 200 details of construction.

Timber frame standard details september 09 building 1 grosvenor court hipley street old woking surrey tel. Therefore these drawings are for general guidance only and further advice should be sought when necessary from our technical team. Reinforced concrete and steel frame. Ceiling joists are usually 2 by 6s or sometimes 2 by 4s if it is an older home.