RSJ | Selfbuild Central

Main structure

Method of construction

How you design and build the structural elements of a house depends on many factors. Although not in particular order, because they can all dynamically affect each other, the first few do tend to set the scene, especially regarding what the planners will allow.

Traditional considerations :

Planning conditions

Planners [...]

Steel frame

It is becoming increasingly popular to incorporate elements of steel framework into timber frame and kit houses in order to achieve larger spans than are normally available with timber. This is often down to the preferences of the engineer doing the calculations rather than being an inherent necessity. Very often laminated timber would do [...]

Steel frame

It is becoming increasingly popular to incorporate elements of steel framework into timber frame and kit houses(see RSJs in the center of the picture) in order to achieve larger spans than are normally available with timber. This is often down to the preferences of the engineer doing the calculations rather than being an inherent [...]