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Structural Frame

The skeleton of a building formed by columns, beams, and connections that transfers all loads to the foundations. In residential extensions the structural frame is typically masonry, timber, or steel. The frame must be designed and specified by a structural engineer for anything other than simple masonry extensions.

Related terms

Structural CalculationsRSJ / Steel BeamTimber Frame
Structural EngineerStructural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

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