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Detailed Overview – Timber Frame

Breathing Walls
Breathing walls rely on the racking board to be positioned on the inside of the timber frame, unlike traditional timber frame systems where it is normally positioned to the cold cavity side. A vapour control layer is not needed in a breathing wall construction as the structure allows the free passage of moisture. Such constructions can include a natural fibre insulation board or a breather membrane holding the thermal insulation in place. Using a natural fibre insulation board will add to the air tightness of the building and will also add to the thermal mass of the building.

External Walls with Fermacell Powerpanel HD
Fermacell Powerpanel HD Boards are for external cladding on timber-framed construction providing weatherproofing, structural rigidity, fire protection and sound proofing. Powerpanel HD can be directly rendered on to. Please Note – a breather membrane is required.

Timber Frame Systems
Fermacell has a number of timber frame solutions to suit loadbearing and non loadbearing applications.

Our timber frame systems provide simple solutions for internal partitions and party walls including Part E and Robust Detail compliant systems.

By using Fermacell the construction time of timber frame can be reduced by stapling or nailing Fermacell to the timber substrate; in addition the use of Fermacell Jointstik and Fine Surface Treatment (FST) reduces the drying times associated with traditional dry lining/plastering methods.

We have a large range of Fermacell timber frame systems, the full selection is listed in the Partitions section. Listed below are the most commonly specified timber frame systems.

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