The benefits of timberframe
| When you consider that the
majority of newly built homes are timber frame, it is obvious that there are marked
benefits from this type of construction. Countries with wet and harsh climates, like
Scotland, Scandanavia, and now Ireland, are increasingly choosing timberframe at the
preferred method of building new homes and, in doing so, are reaping the benefits listed
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Planning
All planning authorities accept Timber Homes and process applications for planning
permission in the same manner as for other dwellings.
Fire Safety
Timber Frame houses meet all the fire standards required under the current Building
Regulations.
Did you
know that a Timber Frame home is environmentally friendly. The structural framework
uses quality stress graded softwood timber from managed forests in Ireland, Scandinavia
and Canada. The replanting programmes in these forests ensure that there are many more
trees to replace those cut down, leaving a net growth in the volume of trees every year,
with no cost to the environment. Timber uses at least 20% less energy than other
construction materials to bring it to the finished state.
The heat
conserving fibreglass insulation used in Timber Frame construction contains no ozone
damaging CFCs. Timber Frame Homes are recognized as the most thermally efficient form of
building which makes real environmental sense.
Appearance
As the timber frame structure is externally clad with block or brickwork and the
internally finished with plaster board it means that in appearance the house looks no
different to its masonry counterpart.
Energy
efficiency
Unlike masonry construction in the insulation in a timber frame home contained inside the
inner leaf ensuring that no heat is lost in the blockwork. Timber frame homes are easy to
heat, cosy to live in and can result in savings in heating costs of up to 50%.
Speed of
construction
As all timber frame components are manufactured under factory controlled conditions prior
to delivery on site, the timber frame structural shell can be erected and roofed with felt
and tiling battens within days. This allows internal and external trades full access to
proceed with their work regardless of the weather. The speed of erection reduces the
amount of capital tied up in the work, reduces the interest charges and increases
profitability. A house can be fully furnished and ready for occupation in weeks rather
than months.
Structural
design
Each house produced by the timber frame company is custom built and undergoes an extensive
structural analysis. This procedure ensures that the highest standards are maintained both
in design and manufacture.
Sound
The sound insulation properties of a timber frame house meet all the requirements of
current building regulations.
Durability.
All structural timber members are fully protected. As an additional safeguard the external
wall timbers are treated with a preservative. The life-span of a timber Frame Home is the
same as that of a masonry home.
Accuracy
With timber Frame, right angles are true and edges are straight, resulting in greater ease
in wallpapering, tiling, painting and carpet laying.
Decoration
Timber Frame Homes can be decorated immediately without fear of damp staining or unsightly
shrinkage cracks.
With increasing
labour and fuel costs, its makes sense to choose a timber frame home!
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Drinagh Business Park,
Sinnottstown Lane, Wexford
Telephone: 053 9144200 Fax: 053 9144079
Email: info@ttfc.ie
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