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The advantages of building in timber frame
7 Reasons to build with Timber Frame
QTF Services are specialists in timber frames for over 17 years and our team has a long history and wealth of experience in the timber industry. We offer a full range of timber services for self-builders, contractors, builders, and developers.
You may have started to notice more people are choosing to build with Timber Frame throughout the UK and Ireland and heard lots of conflicting evidence as to why you should choose to build your home with Timber Frame.
So we’ve asked our experts to put together a list of the advantage of Timber Frame and what FAQ we get asked.
Considering buying a Timber Frame house? Mainstream house builders are also recognising the benefits in speed of build which prefabricated timber building systems can offer.
You may have started to notice more people are choosing to build with Timber Frame throughout the UK and Ireland and heard lots of conflicting evidence as to why you should choose to build your home with Timber Frame.
So we’ve asked our experts to put together a list of the advantage of Timber Frame and what FAQ we get asked.
Considering buying a Timber Frame house? Mainstream house builders are also recognising the benefits in speed of build which prefabricated timber building systems can offer.
1. Timber Frame homes are X4 more Energy Efficient than a Block Build House
Studies by the School of Architecture at Technological University Dublin have revealed that For every second, and every degree of temperature difference timber is four times more energy efficient than a block build house.
They reveal that block and brick bits provide no value whatsoever thermally.
In comparison, a Timber Frame house is built in layers that make up the entire building element, allowing very little heat to escape through their structure (U-Value).
Timber frame houses provide excellent thermal and sound insulation with the benefits of home owners saving up to £1000 on annual heating costs, and 70% on overall energy costs according to UKTF. This Remarkable energy efficiency also means that houses stay warmer for longer once they have been heated.
They reveal that block and brick bits provide no value whatsoever thermally.
In comparison, a Timber Frame house is built in layers that make up the entire building element, allowing very little heat to escape through their structure (U-Value).
Timber frame houses provide excellent thermal and sound insulation with the benefits of home owners saving up to £1000 on annual heating costs, and 70% on overall energy costs according to UKTF. This Remarkable energy efficiency also means that houses stay warmer for longer once they have been heated.
2. Speed of Construction
Choosing to build with Timber Frame offers a lot of control, from manufacturing to delivery to erection, everything can be implemented in a short timeline.
Your Timber Frame kit is manufactured in our controlled factory, once ready, we can deliver it and our erectors can build the kit in a matter of days (In many cases as little as 3 days!).
This allows your plumbers and electricians to start the first fix straight away.
Whereas a block build house can take up to a year (and sometimes longer) to get to this first fix stage. (Latest news: 15 weeks turnaround for Cookstown development)
Your Timber Frame kit is manufactured in our controlled factory, once ready, we can deliver it and our erectors can build the kit in a matter of days (In many cases as little as 3 days!).
This allows your plumbers and electricians to start the first fix straight away.
Whereas a block build house can take up to a year (and sometimes longer) to get to this first fix stage. (Latest news: 15 weeks turnaround for Cookstown development)
3. Cost efficiencies
Due to the faster speed of Timber Frame, overall standard labor costs will be reduced by significantly 30%
Less time on-site for builders, plumbers, etc means that your home is built fast and labor costs are reduced.
Less time on-site for builders, plumbers, etc means that your home is built fast and labor costs are reduced.
Saving in reduced construction costs – up to 30% faster than the conventional method
Saving in operation costs and less wastage of materials
Cost-effective transport of materials
All costs are fixed which allows for certainty of budget and greater control
4. Saving on running costs
Long-term benefits of Timber Frame include lower running costs. We never know what the future can hold so planning for the future while building a house now is a smart decision.
In 2021 the average home heating, fuel, and electricity bills cost was between £1,138 per annum, but a Timber frame house running costs calculate to be only £560.00 a year on average.
The cost benefits of building a house in a Timber Frame over a block build house are mainly long-term with fewer drafts and heat loss you will spend less in heating your home.
In 2021 the average home heating, fuel, and electricity bills cost was between £1,138 per annum, but a Timber frame house running costs calculate to be only £560.00 a year on average.
The cost benefits of building a house in a Timber Frame over a block build house are mainly long-term with fewer drafts and heat loss you will spend less in heating your home.
5. The myths of Timber Frame
Don’t believe everything you hear! Ask an expert.
We are regularly asked about the advantages and disadvantages of Timber Frame.
Many myths include how long a timber Frame house lasts? 25 –30 years or 80 – 100 years? The truth depends on the quality of your chosen supplier.
Take for example Liberty’s of London, a 147-year-old Timber Frame structure home to one of the UK’s largest department stores.
Choose a supplier that uses a sustainable, Scandinavian Timber Frame. This is the highest quality of Timber Frame and is used by us here at QTF Timber Frame.
We are regularly asked about the advantages and disadvantages of Timber Frame.
Many myths include how long a timber Frame house lasts? 25 –30 years or 80 – 100 years? The truth depends on the quality of your chosen supplier.
Take for example Liberty’s of London, a 147-year-old Timber Frame structure home to one of the UK’s largest department stores.
Choose a supplier that uses a sustainable, Scandinavian Timber Frame. This is the highest quality of Timber Frame and is used by us here at QTF Timber Frame.
6. Environmental impact
Timber is the most sustainable form of construction, as it benefits from the lowest embodied C02 of any building material, as well as being organic, non-toxic and naturally renewable.
Find out more about the lower carbon footprint Timber Frame has than other mainstream methods of construction here.
Don’t ignore the environmental benefits of Timber Frame. Throughout the lifetime of the property, your home will contribute heal the planet of climate change damages.
Timber is the best material with which to create modern, energy-efficient homes – offering a warmer home and a reduction in energy consumption.
There is a real opportunity for timber, as greater use of timber could actually mitigate climate change.
Timber is available at scale, it is advanced, and can grow on land you wouldn’t want to grow food on.
Find out more about the lower carbon footprint Timber Frame has than other mainstream methods of construction here.
Don’t ignore the environmental benefits of Timber Frame. Throughout the lifetime of the property, your home will contribute heal the planet of climate change damages.
Timber is the best material with which to create modern, energy-efficient homes – offering a warmer home and a reduction in energy consumption.
There is a real opportunity for timber, as greater use of timber could actually mitigate climate change.
Timber is available at scale, it is advanced, and can grow on land you wouldn’t want to grow food on.
7. Sound insulation
Contrary to beliefs, Timber Frame homes offer excellent sound benefits and acoustic performance – think of a pair of semi-detached houses as two separate buildings constructed 50mm apart. This lack of shared structure means fewer paths for sound to travel through materials. Along with this gap, insulation and plasterboard are used to deaden and absorb sound.
Get in touch to find out more about the advantages of Timber Frame
Proprietor Raymond Moan has been running QTF Services for over 17 years with extensive experience, background, and knowledge within the timber frame, joinery, and construction industry.
Our specialist Timber Frame team includes technical designers and site operation managers, factory operations and project managers. Delivery and erect teams will also be available to deliver and erect your kits on-site.
Our specialist Timber Frame team includes technical designers and site operation managers, factory operations and project managers. Delivery and erect teams will also be available to deliver and erect your kits on-site.
Get in touch for a quotation – Email your plans to us today at [email protected]