Wood Information Sheet 0-11 Improving the thermal performance of existing timber frame buildings
Publication Year
2010
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Outlines the options for improving the thermal performance of existing timber frame buildings and summarises the important issues that specifiers should consider when implementing improvements. Options addressed minimise cost and disruption to occupants while being more effective: improving airtightness, increasing roof insulation, upgrading windows, adding floor insulation, and a number of approaches to wall insulation.
Document History
May 2010 edition. Supersedes the 1992 edition.
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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