Benefits of timber
frame homes
Did you know that timber frame buildings are typically
more energy efficient than those built using other
methods of construction?
Here, Kingspan Timber Solutions provide useful
information and respond to the myths surrounding
timer framed buildings.
Timber frame myths: Demystified
- You cannot get a mortgage or insurance. You can. Most
major housebuilders use timber frame construction and
over 70 per cent of homes in Scotland are timber frame. - They do not last. New homes in the UK are designed with
an anticipated life of 60 years in mind. Any property, timber
frame or masonry that is properly maintained will achieve a
much longer life. - What about fire? Statistics demonstrate that timber
frame homes are no more prone to fire than masonry
ones. Check that your timber frame provider has test
evidence from independent bodies that proves they meet
regulatory requirements. - Timber homes are noisy. Timber homes don’t have to be
noisy. Many offer robust acoustic solutions which minimise
noise transfer between and within dwellings, so you don’t
have to hear your neighbour’s music, the sound of traffic
outside or the television in the next room.
Why build with timber frame?
There are numerous benefits of choosing a timber build
system for your new home. Timber frame and structural
insulated panel (SIP) homes tend to offer homeowners a
fast build route, saving you time and money on-site.
Most timber frame kits can be fully erected on site within
2-4 weeks, meaning you’ll quickly see the whole structure
of your new home.
Timber frame homes are warmer to live in. Due to the
fact they’re highly insulated, heat loss through the roof and
external walls is reduced significantly. As timber homes are
extremely airtight, you could also expect to see lower
energy bills.
Kingspan Timber Solutions offer a range of timber and
SIP build systems, all which exceed Building Regs standards,
ensuring your new home is warm with low energy bills.
To find out more about Kingspan build systems or to send
your drawings for a quote, visit
http://www.kingspantimbersolutions.co.uk/self-buildHow does timber frame compare to masonry?
Masonry builds have advantages, but they can typically
be slower to build and require time for drying and strength
development. As timber frame is a dry process it can
progress in almost any weather.
When it comes to value for money, building with a timber
frame is the best route to an energy efficient home. You will
achieve far higher levels of thermal efficiency with a timber
frame home. You’ll have more certainty about the total cost
of your build, as the parts are specifically made for your
design, and are made to measure for a set price.
The reason timber is so widely used is not only because it is
simply tried and tested — it gives self-builders a great deal of
certainty and security prior to and during the build process.
The savings you make at this stage are then reflected again in
the life of the home — through reduced energy bills and the
need for repairs.Timber Frame is Sustainable
It’s important to consider the environmental benefits of
building with timber, too. Wood is a renewable material.
To ensure it originates from sustainable forests – ask for
chain of custody evidence from your timber frame provider.
Timber has a lower embodied energy than all other
mainstream construction materials.COMPARE KINGSPAN’S TIMBER BUILD SYSTEMS AT
KINGSPANTIMBERSOLUTIONS.CO.UK/SELF-BUILD
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