Solid walls are mainly constructed from bonded brickwork or concrete blocks, although local natural stone is also used in certain areas. They are usually at least 225mm (9in) thick — the length of a standard brick — but are frequently a brick and... 

Timber is an excellent all-purpose material for building and has been used in house construction for centuries. Modern timber-framed houses differ from their brick-built counterparts in that the main structural elements are timber frames, irrespective...