Posted By: gm1825
Timber Frame Questionnaire - 03/29/11 04:59 PM
http://ess.ntu.ac.uk/sutton/formfiles/n0223657/fire.htm This is a questionnaire on current professionals opinions and knowledge in relation to Fire hazards and Timber frame construction. Any one can fill it in and it only takes 2 minutes.
thanks in advance.
Posted By: Gumphri
Re: Timber Frame Questionnaire - 03/30/11 03:30 AM
For the purposes of this survey do you mean "traditional" green oak timber frames or Balloon/stick framing? Both are known as timber framing in the UK. The fire properties of both types of buildings vary greatly by design.
Posted By: Ken Hume
Re: Timber Frame Questionnaire - 03/30/11 10:54 AM
Hi Leslie,
They mean ballon framing.
There have been a significant number of recent fire incidents involving balloon built timber framed apartment buildings here in the UK - mainly during construction with a number of these thought to be started by arsonists. These buildings really burn fast when there is no sheetrock or siding in place.
Regards
Ken Hume