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

Dunno, but glad you asked as I also watched the programme and was wondering how the hell they secured the houses to terra firma!?

Yes good point, they didn't! I think i will be.

Rob

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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Originally posted by COREdevelopments
Yes good point, they didn't! I think i will be.

Rob

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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.

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

I thought this had something to do with old action films...

a concrete piled foundation would be good with that

Just looks like more or less standard timber frame construction, unless I am missing something. Cheers Ray

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