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Good Building Guide 29 Part 1 Connecting walls and floors - a practical guide
Publication Year
1997
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The current Building Regulations require floors and roofs to be tied or strapped to the walls to maximise the stability and robustness of the structures. While this occurs naturally in frame structures, it must be considered at the design stage for masonry structures. New structures can be built with this requirement in mind, but many older buildings, mainly domestic, do not meet it. This first part of the Guide examines a number of retro-fit fixing systems that can bring structures up to modern safety standards, alleviate bulging in walls and other related stability problems.
ISBN
9781860811821
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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UK
