The survey and inspection of modern timber framed property

Abstract

The timber frame is not a new form of building construction. Until the middle of the 18th century timber was the basic structural material used in this country. The method was gradually superseded by the use of brick and stone. This was caused by a decline in the availability of home grown timber and the improved social status of owning a brick built property. At the present time it is anticipated that half of the annual production of houses will be of timber frame by the end of next year.

Citation

Hollis, M. (1984), "The survey and inspection of modern timber framed property", Structural Survey, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 158-163. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb006184