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    C16 Vs c24 timberframe

    The timber frame is an inner skin to a barn. Taking the loading from the roof. There is a ridge beam and steel purlins supported on posts. The rafters bear down on a single storey timber frame. This should be c24 grade timber 140x50 @600 c/c. Every 6m there is a party wall running in the same...
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    C16 Vs c24 timberframe

    Thanks both. The OSB is definitely 11.5mm it's a timber frame structure. I really want to know when any problems would become evident (how soon would inadequate support fail)? What would happen? A sudden collapse or gradule problems?
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    C16 Vs c24 timberframe

    Hi, I have got myself in quite a pickle. I am architectural consultant and have been reviewing a previous project of mine. The job is a barn conversion, we have added a timber frame inner skin. The engineer specified c24 140 x 50, with 12mm OSB sheathing. My drawings specify c16/c24 140 x 50...

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