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Hello, What's the best way/ways to identify when a building is timber framed or standard block & brick cavity. The building is a modern 1980s 3 storey block of flats. I have access to first floor flat only
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HI Nicholas, From the looks of the picture you sent, the window panel looks like it is wood framed... In fact it looks like the rest of the building is wood framed with a brick veneer. But you can measure the wall thickness if you aren't sure..a wall stud is normally 3.5 inches thick add to that 3.5 inches for the brick veneer and .5 inches for drywall your wall will be 7.5 inches thick give or take a little. Hollow wall masonry is usually 7 5/8" thick..add 3.5" for brick, .75" for furring and .5" for drywall you get 12 3/8" give or take a little. I hope this information helps please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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| Comment | Thank you. Could have mentioned other pointers (eg. maybe windows set back in brickwork; wooden staircase). But your response still helpful. Thanks again. | ||
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
Experience
Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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