Structural Timber design to Eurocode 5. (2013)
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Porteous, J., & Kermani, A. (2013). Structural Timber design to Eurocode 5. (2nd ed'n). Wiley-Blackwell

Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 is a comprehensive book which provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with detailed information and in–depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for b... Read More about Structural Timber design to Eurocode 5..

Exterior timber cladding: design, installation and performance. (2010)
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Davies, I., & Wood, J. (2010). Exterior timber cladding: design, installation and performance. Arcamedia

Designing timber facades presents technical challenges such as durability, weathering, dimensional change, corrosion, wind resistance and fire safety demand high standard practice in terms of design, construction and maintenance for these to be succe... Read More about Exterior timber cladding: design, installation and performance..

Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions. (2006)
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Smith, S., Wood, J., & MacKenzie, R. (2006). Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions. Arcamedia

This book is an essential tool for housing managers, building control and architects in designing to improve the levels of sound insulation in existing housing.

A key section on conversions provides invaluable advice on how to approach sound insul... Read More about Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions..