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WOOD-FRAME CONSTRUCTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
DEF

Type of building in which the structural parts are wood or dependent on a wood framework for support.

CONT

Wood-frame construction has wood-framed walls and structural framing of sizes smaller than heavy-timber sizes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
CONT

La vogue des maisons individuelles a conduit les architectes et les entrepreneurs à établir les plans d'une multitude de types de construction légères à ossature en métal, en béton ou en bois.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de construcciones
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