Log CabinThe interior surface of many of these cabins are usually wood, often either boards or plywood, which would increase the intenisty of the fire.
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Post and FrameJoints are constructed by mortise and tenon, fitted to together to transfer the load properly.
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Balloon FrameBalloon frame construction consists of the idea of fabricating a wall of ordinary studs and nailing it together rather then a post and frame assembly method. It's inexpensive and it's material is light like a balloon. If a fire starts in a basement it can rise very quickly to the attic.
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Platform FrameIn platform frame construction, the first floor is built as a platform. This means the sub flooring is laid on the joist, and the frame for the first floor walls is erected on the first floor. The second story joists are then placed, then the secondary subfloor is laid and the second floor walls are erected on the second story subfloor.
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Plank and BeamA plank and beam are more attractive, economical, or at least different construction methods have adapted industrial plank and beam construction techniques to residential assembly and commercial structures. Instead of using multiple floor beams played 16 inches (41cm) apart, heavier beams are used and are spaced much further apart. They usually use finished tongue and groove finish for subfloor.
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Truss Frame
Trusses are most often used as beams, but there are many truss
columns, especially in huge buildings and special purpose
structures, They are lighter in weight then solid construction.
They provide long clear spans, thus giving a maximum
flexibility in the use of space. Many trusses, such as lightweight
wood trusses and steel bar joints can be delivered
prefabricated. Huge steel trusses can be delivered partially
prefabricated, with the final connections made in the field.
columns, especially in huge buildings and special purpose
structures, They are lighter in weight then solid construction.
They provide long clear spans, thus giving a maximum
flexibility in the use of space. Many trusses, such as lightweight
wood trusses and steel bar joints can be delivered
prefabricated. Huge steel trusses can be delivered partially
prefabricated, with the final connections made in the field.