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Construction costs are far more cost effective in comparison to brick and block on almost every occasion this is why it is the preferred method of construction all over Europe and the world. As a result of the speed with which a project can be completed there can also be other hidden savings such as on property rental whilst your project is underway or shorter bridging loan arrangements saving interest.

Absolutely not, timber frame homes meet the same exacting fire regulation standards as brick and block. Remarkably the timber can withstand considerable burning before any danger of collapse whereas steel will buckle and brick/blocks can spall exploding the retained moisture.

They are extremely strong as the timber frame is built with full structural design and engineered to meet with building Regulations just like any other type of construction.

Cracking is always a possibility. However, with timber frame there is less chance as there is greatly reduced moisture in the walls due to the boarding system used for the as opposed to wet trade plastering and brick and block.

All our timber is purchased from a sustainable source and certified from origin to use. The inbuilt characteristics of timber frame construction naturally minimises energy loss and, coupled with the addition of secondary renewable energy systems (such as air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic solar panels), the carbon footprint of your home would be negligible. There is more information on renewable energy systems on the website of our partner Xpert Energy.