Sole Plates

Taylor Lane uses standard platform frame construction. This utilises a soleplate to provide an accurate template onto which the timber frame can be nailed. It also secures the DPC in position, protecting it from damage. The number of layers of sole plates required is determined by whether insulation is used in the ground floor make up.

Sole plates are either shot fired to the concrete slab (single sole plate), fixed down using soleplate angles or drilled and plugged. The different construction details are covered in more depth in our standard details which can be accessed through our login section of this site.

The soleplates are treated with a preservative (VAC VAC) to prevent deterioration of the timbers. Sole and Top plates lap with the frames to help tie the whole structure together.