Construction Theory_1

Construction Theory_1

1. Doors

   • Matchboarded
     • Gates Garden Sheds
     • Ledge, Brace, Frame
     • Quick and Simpel
     • Bare face tenon, Haunched tenon
   • Pannelled
     • Strength, Durability
     • Mortise and tenon
     • Not glued together, allowing for seasonal movements
     • Weather
       • Threshold detail
       • Weather Board
   • P.V.C.
     • Can't hide dents/scratchs
     • Little Maintenence
     • Colours
   • Design Features
     • Accessibility
     • Security
     • Aesthetics
     • Durabiliity
     • Thermal Insulation

2. Roofs

   • Design Features
     • Strength
     • Stability
     • Weather Resistance
     • Thermal Insulation
     • Aesthetics
   • Forms
     • Duo Pitch
     • North Light
     • Hipped
     • Butterfly
     • Flat
     • Mono Pitch
     • Lean to
   • Manufacture/Assembly
     • Trussed Roof
       • Can be expensive
       • Quicker
       • Save Material and Labour
     • Cut Roof
       • Cheaper
       • Supported by load bearing walls
       • More attic space
       • Individually cut and assembled
       • Slower
   • Other details
   • Terminology