Timber Frame Construction

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Sham Dham 👤 Member for 15 years 3 months

Has anyone done a study on installation rates for Cross Laminated Timber type of buildings

And how much faster it is compared to tradinal build

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Samer Zawaydeh 👤 Member for 17 years 11 months

Dear James,



The typical activities are :



1) Substructure

a. Excavation

b. Foundation

c. Foundation Insulation and Insulation Protection

d. Fill

e. Slab on grade

2) Superstructure

a. Main Frames

b. Secondary Beams and Bracings

c. Cladding

d. Door and Windows

e. Gutters and Downspouts.

3) Electromechanical Works

4) Finishes



With kind regards,



Samer

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Mike Testro 👤 Member for 20 years 6 months

Hi James



The usual sequence is.



1. Fix and Level sole plates

2. Install wall panels - line and level

3. Fix floor cassettes

Repeat 2 & 3 up to roof plate

4. Fix roof plate

5. Fix roof trusses.



Best regards



Mike Testro

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John Banks 👤 Member for 19 years

I’ve got some MSP examples for residential timber kit if that’s any use?

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