A sustainable material resource that does not cost the earth

Apart from using less energy to heat, a timber frame home uses iess energy to build. Wood grows naturally and needs only minimal energy to fell, mill, transport and construct.

By contrast, the production of concrete and steel building materials takes a great deal of energy and creates unwanted pollution.

As wood is a renewable material and as the trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, giving out the oxygen we breathe. Therefore, using timber frame helps to reduce the growth of global warming and complies with the Building Regulations for the Conservation of Fuel and Power.

Timber frame is a structural system which is capable of supporting multi storey constructions. In recent years using timber frame for buildings such as student residences, flats and hospitals has become the preferred option.

National House Building Council records show less problems with timber frame homes than other forms of construction. Timber is a natural insulator and timber frame walls have additional insulation included as standard. So, timber frame is thermally efficient and leads to lower fuel bills.