Kit and Modern Timber Frame Homes

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Julian Owen

Format: Book
Pages: 192
Publisher: Crowood Press
Date Published: Sep 2007
Stock Code: 62778
Binding: Hardback

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Timber frame building methods are amongst the oldest and most versatile in human history and they are becoming increasingly popular as both governments and individuals throughout the world embrace 'green' issues. Global warming is encouraging the use of sustainable, environmentally friendly materials; and building with wood and adopting timber frame construction is seen by many as a viable alternative to more traditional building methods.

Topics covered: Considers the key types of timber structure, including oak frame, structural insulated panels, log homes, and open and closed panel systems with illustrations of typical examples Includes detailed construction drawings together with an explanation of the concepts involved Provides useful tips and advice, and indicates how to avoid problems Covers planning and building regulations, how to liaise with local authorities and how to complete and submit the relevant forms and applications Examines in detail all the important decisions that have to be made, especially with regard to approaching professionals and choosing the right architect and kit supplier Describes and illustrates the process of preparing, building and completing the construction of a timber frame house.

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Julian Owen

Julian Owen MBE RIBA is an architect who has been helping people build and improve their homes for many years. He has written magazine articles and regularly delivered seminars at exhibitions on the subject of improving, designing and constructing homes. He runs his own practice in the East Midlands, and is chair of ASBA, the architects’ network that he founded with his colleague, Adrian Spawforth, in 1993. He can be contacted through his website: www.julianowen.co.uk

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