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Report BR 282 Timber frame housing 1920-1975: inspection and assessment
Publication Year
1995
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Gives guidance on how to inspect and assess the condition of timber frame dwellings built in the public sector between 1920 and 1975. It also identifies those parts of timber frame dwellings which require particular attention during an inspection: special emphasis is given to areas of the building where the timber might be vulnerable to wetting and decay.
Document History
Included in BRE Report 469 - Non traditional houses.
Author
Covington, S. A., McIntyre, I. S. and Stevens, A. J.
ISBN
9781860810084
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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