Source: ECOS

Introduction

When redeveloping buildings, the new design cannot always reuse the existing structural frame in its current form – but the building may still contain valuable structural timber elements that can be deconstructed and reused in the new building. In this scenario, reused structural timber elements are not resold, but it is still necessary to quantify their performance and confirm they are suitable for reuse.

This document provides a simple guide for planning a safe and resource-efficient process to reuse timber structural elements in building redevelopment projects, aiming to save as much of the resource as possible. This process can be part of a pre-demolition audit or any redevelopment process where timber structures are involved.

Download the Guidance document.