10 Reasons to work with a Timber Frame Manufacturer


Whether you’re a self-builder or a housing developer, projects must always be well-managed to ensure that they’re delivered as promised, on time, and on budget.

Timber frame is now the construction material of choice for self builders and professional builders. This is not only because of the sustainability and energy-saving benefits, but also because offsite construction can save so much time and money.

While there are many timber/timber frame suppliers, few offer a complete end-to-end timber frame manufacturing service, effectively managing the entire construction phase of a project.

A full service offers many advantages. Here are 10 reasons for choosing a full-service timber frame manufacturer like Target Timber Systems.

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Top skills and lower costs

  1. Cost Efficiency

Keeping building costs under control is vital. Rather than using various third parties, Target Timber offers all of the necessary services required from design through to build, including free SAP calculations for timber frame. This saves time, ensures optimum efficiency, and reduces costs.

  1. Experience and Skills

Target Timber employs experienced timber frame specialists who have many years of knowledge in designing, crafting and constructing structural timber. Our design team is made up of timber frame experts, while our carpentry and joinery team are among the best in their field, ensuring that products are made and built to the highest standards.

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Expert design and quality materials

  1. Bespoke Designs

Working directly with Target Timber allows customers to work closely with us to explore ideas and create unique designs and structural characteristics. Our specialist timber frame design team also ensures that designs are swiftly finalised, avoiding any delays that can often occur with independent architectural practices.

  1. Sustainability Validation

Choosing timber frames as the primary construction material means that sustainability is of great importance. Direct collaboration with Target Timber’s team allows customers to see and validate our sustainable materials to ensure that environmental goals are met.

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Quality Assured Services

  1. Quality Control

Target Timber is a Gold Assure Member of the Structural Timber Association (STA). This gives our customers confidence in our high-quality products and abilities. Customers can also visit the manufacturing facility where they can inspect production and see quality processes first hand.

  1. Project Management

The complete timber frame build can be managed by the Target Timber manufacturing team. This results in higher efficiency and reliability, lower costs and greater control of project timelines.

  1. Communications

Delays in communications between customers and third parties are one of the major reasons for delays and higher costs. Working directly with Target Timber simplifies communications as customers have direct access to the entire team.

On-time delivery and Compliance

  1. On-Time Delivery

Our in-house project teams ensure that all manufacturing processes are completed efficiently and ensure that the materials arrive on-site and are constructed on time.

  1. Technical Support

As a full-service timber frame manufacturer, we provide our customers with technical support on all aspects of a project. Whether it’s advice about land, design, insulated wall panels, roofing, structural considerations, or material production, customers will know that they have direct access to experts throughout the project.

  1. Documentation

Our products are made to comply with Part L of Building Regulations. When a project is complete, we ensure that the customer is totally satisfied with every aspect of the project, and then provide all of the required documentation and certification prior to sign-off.

Trust timber frame experts

Working directly with a specialist timber frame manufacturer like Target Timber is the most efficient and cost-effective way to build with timber frame.

For more information, download our helpful guides or contact us directly to chat with one of our timber frame experts.

Guide to Choosing a Timber Frame Manufacturer