Building Materials
England displays a huge diversity in geology, with a greater variety in small areas than anywhere else in Europe. This has contributed to great contrasts and variety in traditional walling and roofing materials and forms of construction.
This section introduces the reader to:
- the historical development of materials and construction
- mass walling in earth, brick, stone and concrete
- timber framing
- timber cladding
- thatch
- tiles and slates
- corrugated iron and other prefabricated modern materials
- architectural detail
 England displays a huge diversity in geology, with a greater variety in small areas than anywhere else in Europe. The varied geology in the South East Region offers a wide range of building materials for walling and roofing, making a major contribution to local distinctiveness in parts of the Region. Over much of the chalk and clay areas timber framing and brick are characteristic. Based upon 'Solid Geology' Source Defra/BGS, NERC: by permission of the British Geological Survey IPR/52-65C. ©NERC/Crown copyright. OS Licence no. 100042054 |
Building Materials
- Historical Development
- Mass Walling
- Timber Framing
- Thatch
- Tiles and Slates
- Prefabricated Modern Materials
- Architectural Detail
National Context Content
Regional Character Summaries
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