Upper floor and roof decks

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While timber had for centuries been the standard means of constructing upper floors in all forms of building, by the 19th century it became desirable to provide floors of improved fire resistance, particularly within mill and industrial buildings. Initially, cast iron and brick vaulting was used, but this later gave...

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