COREdevelopments
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:09 PM |
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Walter Segal
Hi Folks, The title may baffle some but I watched an old Grand designs where a group constructed small timber homes using Walter segals method of
building. Now I am in the process planning out my new garage which I would like to construct out of wood and am interested to know more about the
Segal method. I have googled but cant get good info about the actual construction method. Does anyone know if there is a book available? I have a good
plan in my head, I just would like a little knowledge on other designs like his.
Can anyone shed a little info?
Thanks
Rob
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scootz
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:11 PM |
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Dunno, but glad you asked as I also watched the programme and was wondering how the hell they secured the houses to terra firma!?
It's Evolution Baby!
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:14 PM |
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Yes good point, they didn't! I think i will be.
Rob
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balidey
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:18 PM |
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some links from here... anything you've not seen already?
http://www.selfbuild-central.co.uk/construction1/superstructure/walls/post-and-beam/
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scootz
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by COREdevelopments
Yes good point, they didn't! I think i will be.
Rob
Most bizarre... they just set the wooden 'feet' down on concrete slabs.
It's Evolution Baby!
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iank
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:45 PM |
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IIRC Depending on the building the posts are fixed to the pad (with a damp proof membrane between) either by brackets (or a flange arrangement) or a
pin set in the concrete.
If you think about it you only need to prevent side movement the weight due to the wind, the weight of the building does the rest.
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iank
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 08:47 PM |
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These people might accidentally give away some useful information if you ask how the system works 
http://www.timbergarages.com/post-and-beam-garages.html
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 09:30 PM |
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I thought this had something to do with old action films...
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swanny
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 10:54 PM |
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a concrete piled foundation would be good with that
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Chippy
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 11:29 PM |
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Just looks like more or less standard timber frame construction, unless I am missing something. Cheers Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 11:44 PM |
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http://www.sipbuildingsystems.co.uk/SIPS-Explained.aspx
Have a look at sips. It is a bonded panel reinforced with a frame round the edge. very quick to go up
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