Book Description

THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Failures: movement of roofs

Defects: bracing and binders not shown on drawings, or position and fixing inadequately specified; no instructions on siting of items, such as tanks and flues, to avoid interrupting binders

Replaces DAS23

Key Information

Author

BRE Housing Defects Prevention Unit

Date

01-Aug-1986

ISBN

Defect Action Sheet 83 (Design)

Format

2 pages

Subject/keywords

Defect Action Sheet 83, DAS83, roofs, roof trusses, rafters, bracing, braces, binders, water tanks, pipework, building services, siting.

Publisher

BRE Archive

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