Finishing
Timber-frame house - Finishing work and outer skin
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Finishing
Timber-frame house - Finishing work and outer skin

Author : Pascale CORCIER

Publication date: September 10, 2015 | Lire en français

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1. Finishing

In theory, finishing work is everything that comes after the structural work, i.e. everything that does not contribute to the solidity and stability of the structure, but rather completes, equips and fits out the home. Because of the way it is built, finishing work is bound to age more quickly, so it needs to be replaced or renovated, or at least maintained, at regular intervals.

1.1 Interior partitioning

Interior partitioning has two main interdependent roles: the distribution of living spaces, and the division of the dwelling into thermal and acoustic zones (strongly linked in summer).

In fact, we need to add a third role to interior partitioning, as some partitions perform a structural function in addition to room separation. Even...

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