Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

5 SUPERSTRUCTURE† 1

Choice of materials

Brick and block walls

BRICK BONDING

SPECIAL BRICKS AND APPLICATIONS

Cavity walls

Damp-proof courses and membranes

Gas resistant membranes

Arches and openings

Glass and glazing

Domestic floors and finishes

TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Rendering to external walls

TIMBER PITCHED AND FLAT ROOFS

Pitched roofs

Thermal insulation

U-VALUE CALCULATION

Thermal bridging

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