Wood Information Sheet 1-48 Sole plates in timber frame construction
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides advice on installing sole plates to ensure that the timber frame structure fits together quickly, tightly and correctly. Identifies key tasks relating to sole plate design and installation for each member of the construction team.
Document History
Superseded by the March 2021 edition, with minor amendments. September 2017 edition. Supersedes the April 2013 edition. First published 2007 as Timber frame construction: sole plates; revised 2013.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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