Ground Floors

Synopsis
Describes the various forms of ground floor structure which are likely to be found in both existing and new housing. It explains the evolution of modern practice and materials and shows modern floors in the process of construction. The film introduces those criteria which affect floor selection and highlights some of the factors which can lead to premature floor failure. Topics include: Raised timber floors; Ground bearing slab; Hardcore; Membrane; Pre-cast concrete floors; Floor finishes; Insulation.
Series
House Construction, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1996
Documentation
Workbook available separately in printed or pdf format
Uses
Students of the built environment.
Subjects
Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords
construction engineering; construction materials; domestic architecture; floors; houses; building

Online availability

URI
http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/wmv.html
Price
£275.00 + VAT (series of 15)
Delivery
Download

Credits

Director
Duncan Marshall; Keith Jacques
Producer
Duncan Marshall; Keith Jacques

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£65.00
Duration/Size
29 minutes
Year
2005

Sections

Title
Walls 1

Title
Walls 2

Sponsor

Name

University of the West of England, Faculty of the Built Environment

Distributor

Name

University of the West of England, The Video Project

Contact
Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email
Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web
http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone
0117 328 3008
Address
Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes
A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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