If you’re new to self-building or a property developer who is looking to build with timber frames for the first time, you’ll no doubt have lots of questions.
Let’s start with why increasing numbers of builders are choosing to construct their new homes with timber frame. There are two primary reasons. Firstly, timber is a renewable, sustainable and eco-friendly building material, and secondly, timber frame structures can be built more quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively than with masonry.
There are plenty more benefits associated with self-building a home using timber frames. In addition to time and cost savings, timber frame systems made to be compliant with Part L of building regulations. They are also precisely manufactured which means less waste, and importantly, they are thermally efficient, leading to long-term energy savings.