TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION - EXTERNAL WALLS
Cladding Systems
CONTENTS
• 1.0 – Timber Frame Construction in the UK
• 1.1 – Current Position
• 2.0 – What is a Cladding System?
• 2.1 – Materials and Characteristics (Cladding)
o 2.1.1 – Masonry Products: Stone, Brick, Poured Concrete and Concrete Block
o 2.1.2 – Synthetic Stucco (EIFS, or Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems)
o 2.1.3 – Wood Products, Including Shingles and Shakes, Plank Siding, Plywood, OSB, and Hardboard
o 2.1.4 – Metal Products, Including Steel and Aluminum
o 2.1.5 – Vinyl
o 2.1.6 – Asphalt Shingles
o 2.1.7 – Slate and Clay Tiles
• 3.0 – Ideal Wall Cladding
• 4.0 – Diagram of How Cladding Looks on an External Wall
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TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION - EXTERNAL WALLS
Cladding Systems
INTRODUCTION
Today in my assignment I will be talking to you about Timber Frame Construction and its Cladding Systems. I will go on to mention its current position, what a Cladding is, I will also give a brief summary of the characteristics of different types of claddings. Also a diagram will be presented will labels of a cladding system fastened onto a timber framed building.
1.0 TIMBER FRAME CONSTURCTION IN THE UK
In the UK, Timber frame construction is based on factory made structural elements. The timber framed wall panels take the loads on the building to the foundations whilst the outer cladding provides embellishment and weather protection. Now depending on what cladding is to be used is totally up to the client/builder/architect as it is a matter of choice; it can be brick, stone or lightweight claddings, such as timber boarding, tile hanging or render.
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...tiles may sometimes break off, or even slip out of place.
Below you will see a man fixed slate tiles onto a timber framed roof.
3.0 IDEAL WALL CLADDINGS
The best wall systems are highly resistant to water, wind, mechanical damage, and vermin entry. They are reasonably priced, easy to install, and low maintenance, have great cosmetic appeal, and provide good security. They also provide thermal insulation and have a long life expectancy. Most sidings do only some of these things well. There are no perfect siding materials.
4.0 DIAGRAM OF HOW CLADDING LOOKS ON AN EXTERNAL WALL
A Inner Lining of Plasterboard
B Vapour Check
C Structural Timber Frame
D Thick Insulation Quilt-CFC free
E Sheathing Board
F Waterproof Breather Membrane
G Stainless Steel Wall Tie
H Clear 50mm Wall Cavity
I Brick Outer Cladding
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