S2

Question 1

Timber framed construction advantages

Answer 1

Allows for the use of semi-skilled labour for the manufacture in factory controlled conditions

The manufacturing process isn’t effected by inclement weather

Easier to insulate

Flexible making it easy to modify or add to

Question 2

Timber frame construction disadvantages

Answer 2

Greater fear of combustibility

Relatively poor sound insulation

Question 3

Wall tie purposes

Answer 3

Tie the outer and inner leafs of the cavity wall together, preventing moisture passing from the outer to the inner skin of brickwork