IMBERFRAMES INTRODUCTION www.fermacell.co.uk MARKET SECTORS ® Self build ® Factory built/Offsite ® Education/Healthcare ® Social housing PERFORMANCE RATINGS These are more commonly used in domestic applications. Fermacell Timber stud partitions provide versatility and performance including Category 1 racking strength for Timber Framed properties. The ability of Fermacell to be stapled or nailed to timber studs means a significantly increased speed of fixing. TWIN FRAME SYSTEMS Fermacell partitions achieve a number of advantages over masonry construction by reducing the weight, build time and...

TIMBER FRAMES INTRODUCTION www.fermacell.co.uk t/1 c o fU Q_ t/i 'c t/i o <u ° U LL. o3 Advanced Panel Systems (APS) manufacture an innovative range of products for the house-builder which improves speed, efficiency of construction and ultimately cost, whilst delivering consistently high quality homes with a low environmental impact. APS are at the forefront of the construction industry's quest of 'seeking improvement through re-engineering construction'. C O 3 "D O l/l E fU LL. Their closed panel system is a high performance fully closed wall system which incorporates a service zone. The superior...

www.fermacell.co.uk TIMBERFRAMES DETAILED OVERVIEW TIMBER FRAME SYSTEMS BREATHING WALL Breathing walls rely on the racking board to be positioned on the inside of the timber frame, unlike traditional timber frame systems where it is normally positioned to the cold cavity side. A vapour control layer is not needed in a breathing wall construction as the structure allows the free passage of moisture. Such constructions can include a natural fibre insulation board or a breather membrane holding the thermal insulation in place. Using a natural fibre insulation board will add to the air tightness...