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Frequently asked Questions

Does Timberframe Construction enable easy extendibility?

Yes, since all inner walls of your timber frame house are constructed of solid wood and proves much less messy and damaging to the structure than the traditional house with concrete blocks.

Is it more expensive to ensure timber frame houses?

NO. Insurance companies do not differentiate between timber frame and traditionally-built houses.

Does Timberframe affect site project management for builders?

Projects are much easier to manage with timber frame houses, resulting in efficiencies throughout the process.

How noisy are timberframe homes?

Timberframe homes are typically LESS noisy than traditionally built houses. Externally generated noise, in fact substantially reduces, while upstairs-to-downstairs noise is much the same for either type of house.

What is the Life Span of Timberframe Homes?

Timber frame has the same life span and guarantees as a traditional building. The timbers used are all stress graded, kiln dried and treated.

Decoration

Timberframe homes, because of their dry construction, can be decorated immediately without fear of unsightly shrinkage cracks, while plumb corners to rooms improve the quality of decorating and finish.

Fire Safety

Timber Frame, as with all new houses, has to comply fully with the fire standards incorporated in the building regulation. Recent fire safety research shows that timber frame performs equally as well as other construction methods and life is at no greater risk.

Finance

Banks and Building Societies treat loan applications for timber frame house in the same way as all other applications and apply the same rates of interest to mortgages.