Walls 2 (Revised 2007)

Synopsis: This film, originally made in 1993, has been extensively revised. New site footage and comprehensive, but easily assimilated, new graphics help explain the principles and construction of modern cavity walls and party walls. Topics include : Performance requirements of external walls, detailing to avoid water penetration, bricks and blocks, mortars, wall ties, DPCs, insulation, and openings.
Series: House Construction, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 2006
Documentation: Workbook available separately in printed or pdf format. Film transcript available for £10.
Uses: Students of the built environment.
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: brickwork; buildings; construction engineering; domestic architecture; houses; walls

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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