Timber frame construction, the acknowledged bible for timber frame, has been in demand consistently since its first edition in 1988.
This 5th edition responds to further increases in thermal standards, evolving alternative methods of timber frame construction and the industry's migration from BS 5268 (now withdrawn) to Eurocode 5. Nearly all the illustrations have been revised.
Timber frame construction is the definitive design guide for timber frame buildings Incorporates latest requirements for Part L and increased performance All drawings revised Guidance for both Eurocode 5 and BS 5268 now included Recommended by the UK Timber Frame Association For alternative forms of timber construction, please see the related book on Innovative timber in construction, also by the same authors, which includes SIPS, cross-laminated timber, engineered stud and twin stud methods.

Contents
1 Timber frame construction: An overview
2 Foundations
3 Ground floors
4 Walls
5 Party walls
6 Intermediate floors
7 Party floors
8 Roofs
9 Cladding
10 Services
Appendix 1 Timber and wood-based materials
Appendix 2 Materials data
Appendix 3 Supervisor's checklist