STANDARD DETAILS BOOKLET THOMAS ARMSTRONG (TIMBER) LTD Workington road, Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8RY E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.thomasarmstrong.co.uk Tel: 01900 68226 Fax: 01900 870800

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS TA-01 Concrete floors checklist TA-02 External walls checklist TA-03 Timber floors checklist Typical Junctions Party Wall Details Nailing Schedules TA-05 Wall framing - nailing TA-06 Floor framing - nailing TA-07 Roof framing - nailing TA-09 Nailing detail - walls Notching & Drilling Stair Section Typical Wall Panel Layouts TA-12 Ground Floor Layout Roof Details Differential movement External Wall Junctions Construction Methods & Junctions TA-27 Cold Roof Gable ladder TA-29 External Wall corner TA-32 Window with Steel Lintel THOMAS ARMSTRONG Workington Road, Flimby,...

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS CONCRETE FLOORS CHECKLIST. TA-01 1. NOTE: Aquire all relevant drawings, base plans and nailing schedules, and check compatibility with specific kit supply, prior to construction. 2. Construct finished concrete floor slab square and level to receieve timber frame. 3. Ensure all dimensions are adhered to rigidly. 4. Check that all damp proof and radon membranes are properly located. Repair any damage to membrane before concrete is poured. 5. Any ducts required for central heating etc should be located before pouring concrete floor slab. 6. Ensure foundation is provided...

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS EXTERNAL WALLS CHECKLIST. TA-02 1. Ensure dpc's are provided under internal and external wall panels. 2. Fit additional vertical stud where truss / joist are not supported. 3. Replace / repair any damage to sheathing. 4. Check that all wall panels are plumb and level before final fixing. 5. Repair any damage to breather paper before external leaf is built. 6. Where practical, drill structural members in preference to notching. Keep all notching to a minimum, see detail. 7. Ensure insulation covers all areas between studs. No gaps should be left above wall lintols,...

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS TIMBER FLOORS CHECKLIST. TA-03 1. NOTE: Acquire all relevant drawings, base plans & nailing schedules, & check compatibility with specific kit supply, prior to construction. 2. All support walls to have foundations under, unless otherwise agreed between contractor & building control. 3. Check that the wallplates are properly positioned, even, & adequately fixed with d.p.c.'s under. 4. Ensure adequate bearing for joists. 5. Provide insulation over entire floor area & ensure adequate support 6. Ensure adequate through venilation under floor. 7. Note maximum permissable...

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS 1. Note: Set ladder units to give correct overhang at gables. 2. If necessary, pack ladder unit over spandrel to the correct level. 3. Space trusses at the correct centres, ensure adequate stability bracing is installed in accordance with current British Standards. 4. No cutting drilling or notching of roof trusses can be carried out unless provided for in the roof design. 5. Ensure all layout notes have been understood & adhered to. 6. Ensure adequate overlap of roofing felt. 7. Ensure the correct guage of tiling battens. 8. No more than one in four tiling battens...

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS WALL FRAMING - NAILING SCHEDULE TA-05

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS FLOOR FRAMING - NAILING SCHEDULE TA-06

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS ROOF FRAMING - NAILING SCHEDULE TA-07

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS GENERAL - NAILING SCHEDULE TA-08

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS TA-60 Nailing Detail - Walls TA-09

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS Alternative cladding types TA-10 Tile Hanging Brick slips

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS Ground floor layout of wall panels for dwelling E - External wall panels L - Internal load bearing wall panels N - Internal non load bearing wall panels P - Party wall panels THOMAS ARMSTRONG Workington Road, Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8RY email: [email protected] website: www.thomasarmstrong.co.uk

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS Load bearing external wall with corner and internal wall junction and lintel over door aperture Plan view Elevation (Sheathing not shown for clarity) Sole plate Bottom rail Jack stud Cripple stud Head binder A23 Damp proof course A68 Structural grout - non-shrinkable N02 L type stud configuration to fix adjoining wall panel N07 Cut away bottom rail and/or sole plate where required N13 Head binder/top rail lap minimum 600mm wherever possible and should be abutted over stud or lintel THOMAS ARMSTRONG Workington Road, Flimby, Man/port, Cumbria, CA15 8RY email: [email protected]...

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS Load bearing external wall with corner and lintel TA-14 over window aperture Elevation (Sheathing not shown for clarity) T23 Window bottom rail A23 Damp proof course A68 Structural grout - non-shrinkable N02 L type stud configuration to fix adjoining wall panel N13 Head binder/top rail lap minimum 600mm wherever possible and should be abutted over stud or lintel

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS Load bearing internal wall with internal wall junction and lintel over door aperture Plan view Elevation (Sheathing not shown for clarity) A23 Damp proof course A68 Structural grout - non-shrinkable N02 L type stud configuration to fix adjoining wall panel N07 Cut away bottom rail and/or sole plate where required N13 Head binder/top rail lap minimum 600mm wherever possible and should be abutted over stud or lintel N21 Lining may be required to provide racking resistance

STANDARD TIMBER FRAME DETAILS Non-load bearing internal wall with internal wall junction and door aperture Elevation (Sheathing not shown for clarity) A23 Damp proof course A68 Structural grout - non-shrinkable N02 L type stud configuration to fix adjoining wall panel N07 Cut away bottom rail and/or sole plate where required N13 Head binder/top rail lap minimum 600mm wherever possible and should be abutted over stud or lintel THOMAS ARMSTRONG Workington Road, Flimby, Man/port, Cumbria, CA15 8RY email: [email protected] website: www.thomasarmstrong.co.uk