Benefits of Timberframe

Modern Timber Frame structures are precision-engineered, strong, and durable. They account for more than 70 percent of new homes in the developed world and are the most popular form of house construction in Scotland with increasing development throughout the UK.

This popularity in Timber Frame structures among home owners and the construction industry – is down to the huge benefits this type of construction-method offers over that of traditional brick and block building construction.

Timber Frame is accredited as being the most economical and efficient method of construction. It offers greater quality, an easier build, simplified on-site construction and the ability to offer greater choice and flexibility to the customer.

Some of the many benefits of using the popular, tried-and-tested method of Timber Frame construction include: 

• A building frame engineered to the highest level of quality and accuracy.
• Construction that is not weather dependant – it can be done any time of the year.
• Predictability and greater control in the construction process.
• An ability to not only meet but easily exceed Building Standards.
• Improved construction Health & Safety.
• An environmentally friendly building and construction process.
• Excellent value for money: reduced build cost thanks to speed, quality and ease of erection.
• High customer satisfaction due to increased customer benefits:
  • Increased design flexibility to allow more opportunity to meet the exact needs of the customer.
  • High energy efficiency levels result in low running costs.
  • Better acoustic insulation qualities than brick and block constructed homes.
  • A structure that performs well against fire and flood.
  • More choice, quality and value for money than anywhere else on the market.

*Facts and Stats courtesy of the UK Timber Frame Association.