Fachwerkhäuser restaurieren - sanieren - modernisieren Materialien und Verfahren für eine dauerhafte Instandsetzung

Renovating a timber-frame house

Many timber-framed buildings that have withstood wind and weather for centuries only became in need of refurbishment as a result of modernisation or repair work.

Are historic timber-framed houses and modern living comfort actually compatible?

How can today's requirements be met without damaging the historic building fabric?

Wolfgang Lenze explains the structural and building-physics characteristics of a timber-framed house, identifies the most common mistakes made during maintenance and renovation, and gives specific instructions for long-lasting repair based on historical principles. In doing so, he sets out precise procedures, design features, materials and formulations that are based on traditional craft techniques while also taking into account experience with newly developed products, e.g. in the fields of insulation materials, clay construction, and window or paint systems.

All the proposed solutions are proven in practice and ensure long-term preservation of the building fabric. The detailed presentation of suitable materials and methods for timber-frame construction makes this book a comprehensive guide for architects, homeowners and tradespeople. Where DIY work is possible, laypeople are also given concrete and easy-to-follow practical guidance.

The tenth edition has been expanded to include the chapter ‘Recognising hidden damage’.

Indispensable for owners of a timber-frame house or a timber-frame building project. Numerous sketches illustrate possible build-ups and provide detailed solutions. From the cellar to the roof structure. Always a comprehensive and holistic view of the entire "organism" that is the house. Anyone who then wants to learn more about the infill panels of timber-frame houses should turn to the book by Franz Vollhard.