Timber Frame is one of the most advanced and sustainable forms of modern day construction. If you are looking for quality, cost savings, greener living and a 30% reduction in building time over traditional brick and block, then timber frame is the right option for you.
Over 70% of people in the developed world live in Timber Frame Housing, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness. The building method is perfect for cold climates where homes need to be comfortably warm and energy efficient. It is also extensively used in warm climates across countries such as Australia & Malaysia, proof that it is widely adaptable to climate change within the UK. Market statistics show that timber frame as a building option is on the up within the UK and that builders, developers and new homeowners widely recognise the advantages.
There are many benefits of Timber Frame. We have highlighted some of its key points below:
Benefits of Timber Frame
Quality
- Manufactured in a quality-controlled environment allowing less reliance on traditional building techniques.
Cost saving
- Speed of build, a timber frame structure can be wind and water tight in one day giving instant access to follow on trades and decreasing time on site and days “lost” through inclement weather.
Proven
- Timber Frame is the most popular form of house construction in Scotland, 70% of people in the developed world live in a timber frame house.
Sustainable
- Certified Timber material sourced from managed and accredited forests which have stringent replanting and environmental policies.
- At Mactaggart & Mickel Timber Systems we strive to be at the forefront of sustainability from design through manufacture and onto site. Please click on the ‘Most sustainable home in Scotland’ link below to view a project undertaken by the Mactaggart & Mickel Group to build the first commercial code 4 house in Scotland.
Off site Construction
- Offsite construction means valuable labour costs and weather interference issues are dramatically minimized as the system is built offsite in our controlled factory environment. Modern methods of construction utilising our closed panel system means decreased on-site build time, immediate access for follow on trades, guaranteed insulation installation and excellent airtightness ratings.