Standard Chapter 6.2 External timber framed walls (including amendments - May 2002 and Apr 2003)

Publication Year

1999

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Dwellings with a timber frame superstructure require certification indicating that the design has been checked by an NHBC timber frame certifier. This procedure may also apply (at NHBC’s discretion) to other combinations of timber framed wall panels. Design that follows the guidance below will be acceptable for external walls of timber framed dwellings, substantially timber framed dwellings and wall panels. This Chapter applies to timber framed walls up to three storeys high.

Document History

Amended May 2002. Amended April 2003.

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