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Traditional Construction Standards

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Which type of wall construction is acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms?

Solid walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block

Dining kitchens

Cavity walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block

Single skin/half brick walls 110 to 150mm thick (correct)

What is the minimum width required for solid walls in traditional construction?

~ 225mm (correct)

~ 110mm

~ 275mm

~ 150mm

Which type of wall structure is considered unacceptable above single storey height?

Solid walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block

Cavity walls built of stone, brick and/or concrete block

Single skin/half brick walls (correct)

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Which type of wall construction is acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms, such as kitchens and utility rooms?

Solid walls built of stone, brick, or concrete block with a minimum width of 225mm Signup and view all the answers

What are the conditions for accepting single skin/half brick walls in traditional construction?

The walls are within a single storey structure and only contain non-habitable rooms Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wall structure is considered traditional construction for flats?

Post 1960 concrete framed buildings Signup and view all the answers

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Wall Construction for Single Storey Structures

Solid walls with a minimum width of 255mm are acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms like kitchens and utility rooms.

Acceptable Wall Construction

Single skin or half brick walls are acceptable for single storey structures containing non-habitable rooms, provided the external walls are weather-tight, and the walls are not load-bearing or supporting more than one storey.

Unacceptable Wall Structure

Cavity walls are unacceptable above single storey height due to structural limitations.

Traditional Construction for Flats

Traditional construction for flats involves the use of solid walls or cavity walls with a minimum width of 255mm.

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Test your knowledge of traditional construction standards with this quiz! Learn about acceptable wall widths and materials, including solid walls and cavity walls. Find out when single skin/half brick walls are acceptable and in what type of structures.