Sentences with phrase «timber frame construction»

In case of the timber - framed building in Pfeifergasse 9 in Nürnberg with asymmetric building construction with a gabled roof with one roof side reaching down to the first floor and inadequate reinforcement of the supporting structure, the constructional problem was to restore the visibility of the timber frame construction, to observe the German Energy Conservation Regulations (EnEV) of 2009, and to consider the aspects of the preservation of historic buildings and the simultaneous stabilization of the building.

They were clearly under the impression that it was easier / better / necessary to use a timber frame construction system to build to the standard.

This state of the art Terra Dome & Timber Frame Construction home encompasses the latest in green building practices.

Terra Dome & Timber Frame Construction home encompasses the latest in green technology with 12 inch...

engineered lightweight timber frame construction (FSC Certified) Warmcell cellulose fibre insulation external wall and roof cladding varies (options include timber, corten steel, fibre cement, rubber, aluminium, zinc) aluminium & timber composite windows by Velfac internal doorset by Sunfold rooflight (optional extra) by The Rooflight Company Energy Label A + rated kitchen appliances sanitaryware by Duravit; fittings by Hansgrohe stainless steel drainage pipes and fittings by Blucher LED / low energy lighting by Philips electric underfloor heating by DEVI photovoltaic panels (optional extra); solar water heating (optional extra) whole house ventilation by Vent - Axia (optional extra) wood burning fireplace by M Design linoleum / cork flooring by Forbo; timber flooring by Junkers; carpet / plant fibre flooring by Crucial Trading solvent / VOC free paint and varnish by Ecos Organic Paints bike storage by Cycloc

Not exact matches

Unlike the 18 - storey student residence rising at the University of B.C., or the 25 - storey office tower planned for Vienna, the proposed Terrace House is not entirely wood - framed; developer PortLiving is calling it a «hybrid timber structure» — wood framed on its upper floors, but using more conventional steel and concrete construction methods lower down.

* uses craftsman and women who use upholstery techniques taht give the product a luxurious look, with an emphasis on quality and feature stitching; * the construction uses solid timber frames using local plantation grown timbers, which are kiln dried for stability; * frames are assembledby tradesman who nail, screw and glue the components; * corner blocks and a lining board are added to outside arms and backs for stability; * uses the No Sag steel spring system, which is used for its greater travel capacity for seating comfort; * uses Dunlop Enduro seating foams in its designs for their unique 36/38 density; * in addition to Garstone leather, they use Warwick fabrics, which have been tested to world standards for performance, durability and safety.

All furniture frames incorporate kiln dried hardwood and solid timber constructions and are designed to allow the use of the Black Cat cushion support system or No - Sag steel springs.

This means all aspects of production such as upholstery, frame construction, pattern cutting, sewing and also some timber staining are supervised and quality assured on site.

The Pods are built to higher standards than conventional homes with superinsulation, vapour permeable draught proofed construction, heat recovery ventilation, aluminium clad triple glazing, hot dip galvanised structural frame with timber infill panels and external insulation.

«Because it was split level, it had to have a retaining wall along the back, and if it was going to be any other construction type, timber frame or block wall, a concrete retaining wall would have had to go in there.

Although mass timber is an emerging term, traditional post-and-beam (timber frame) construction has been around for centuries.

• Urban, high density and high - rise buildings • Low - rise and rural approaches • Buildings from the arctic to the tropics • Policymakers with growing expertise in implementing Passive House programs • Multi-family housing, both affordable and market rate • Integration of renewable energy • Steel and concrete construction, wood frame construction and cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction • The processes, details and results of passive house projects

The thickness of walls depends on the U-values required which in turn is greatly dependant on the performance of the insulation, the type of construction (whether concrete or timber frame), overall design, orientation, compactness and so forth.

It is typically much easier to achieve the required level of airtightness when using a system - builder (whether concrete or timber frame), where most of the construction (including fitting and sealing of windows) is carried out in a controlled factory environment.

1 Oscar Baldry getting down to work in the old newsagent's shop; 2 laying Kingspan and Ecotherm insulation in the ground floor of the old shop; 3 first floor metal web joist detailing, with membrane behind the joists for airtightness; 4 ground floor walls feature 50 mm Xtratherm internal insulation; 5 this is followed inside by an Intello vapour control barrier and a further 25 mm Xtratherm; 6 the new timber frame first - floor twin - stud walls and roof rafters are of a fully breathable construction and full - filled with Warmcel cellulose insulation; 7 holes in the timber - frame where the Warmcel insulation was pumped in; 8 a pro clima Intello membrane on the inside of the first - floor walls and roof; 9 and finally, 50 mm Thermafleece (sheep wool) lined service cavity to the interior.

By contrast, the new timber frame first - floor walls and roof are of a fully breathable construction consisting of a twin - stud wall filled with Warmcel cellulose (recycled newspaper) insulation.

There is a section on building materials, including heavy timber construction and stud framing, as well as stone, straw bale, adobe, plaster, and bamboo.

As the professional tiny house building industry evolves, we're seeing an increasing number of builders experimenting with different ways to get these structures up, ranging from flatpack prefabrication, to advanced timber framing techniques and CNC - cut panelized construction systems.

Their next project, which they are about to start construction on at the time of writing, is about two and a half times the size of the Old Water Tower, and it will use the exact same timber frame system from MBC and will also be timber clad, though there's no danger that it might resemble a carbon copy of the house in Chieveley.

«We did an independent review of our figures of a comparable house — standard block construction and timber frame regs compliant houses, with comparable finishes in terms of kitchen and finishes.

The timber - frame construction of this kitchen works well with the walnut island and complements the cabinetry.