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A devastating fire in east London last year spread via scaffolding before penetrating into a timber-framed extension on the top of the building, which was also fitted with disconnected fire alarms, ...

There are a number of different ways of building a timber frame construction, each with their own set of pros and cons. From the speed at which they can be constructed, to the eco-attributes of timber ...