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Understanding Type V Wood Frame Construction by Tantan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document describes three main types of construction: 1) Wood frame construction (Type V) which is used for single- and multi-family homes and includes platforms, balloons, logs, posts and beams. It can use solid lumber or engineered lightweight materials. 2) Fire resistive construction (Type I) where no structural steel is exposed and all openings are protected, seen in high-rises. Reinforced concrete, precast concrete, and protected steel meet Type I criteria. 3) Non-combustible/limited combustib
- Author
- Tantan
- Language
- EN