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The Advantages of Timber Frame

Design Flexibility

Our in-house design team will produce all the detailed technical drawings, so any architectural design issues can be resolved before installation to reduce on-site costs.

High Airtightness and Thermal Performance

Timber frame construction provides the highest levels of thermal, acoustic and airtightness performance. Reducing the U-Values of the build to 0.12 W/m2K. It also reduces Thermal Bridging, with thermally modelled junctions, their low thermal mass also allows spaces enclosed by timber frames to heat up more quickly than masonry construction, reducing the high energy bills for the occupier. Timber frame build provides airtightness levels and acoustic attenuation levels that far exceed the new part L Building Regulation requirements 2022.

We can also provide fire mitigation measures to accommodate site specific fire reports.

Speed and a more precise on-site programme

Timber frame panels typically take just 8 weeks from design to delivery on site. We set a delivery date once designs have been approved and orders placed, helping to establish more accurate site programming. All our panels are engineered to the highest level of accuracy, allowing for quick, snag-free installation. Indeed, a typical 4-bedroom detached property would be completed in 2-3 weeks.

The quicker erection time also enables the build to achieve a watertight stage faster than alternative build methods. This allows access for first fix interior trades such as plumbing, electrical and mechanical heat recovery to begin work earlier in the build programme whilst work is still being completed on the exterior leaf (typically stone, brick, render or timber).

Timber Frame construction can reduce your overall build time by 30% compared to traditional methods, whilst the speed of delivering the project reduces your risk exposure and offers a quicker return on investment.

Reduced on-site labour

As all our panels are pre-engineered, our timber framed buildings demand less labour on site than traditional build methods. If you choose, we can fill the open panel timber frame with high-performance insulation, and our Design Expert will be happy to provide you with a quotation for this. Moisture/vapour barriers are incorporated into the outer leaf of the wall which completes the structure, further reducing the amount of on-site labour needed.

Reduced Health & Safety Risks

Thanks to the decrease in on-site labour required during the construction process, there are fewer on- site hours – with a resultant reduction in risk to health and safety. Construction of timber frame build is considered a cleaner option since there are fewer trades involved, generating less site waste. This again helps improve health and safety. By reducing build time, you’re also cutting environmental nuisance and disruption to local residents. Our carefully staggered approach to panel delivery also enhances site health and safety further by delivering panels as they are required, virtually eliminating the risks associated with on-site storage.

Sustainability and reduction in CO2 Emissions

With the construction industry currently responsible for generating around 45% of UK CO2 emissions, timber frame buildings are an efficient way of driving down these levels to create a more sustainable environment.

We at Hauser Timber Frame take the stewardship of our environment seriously. That’s we insist on sourcing timber from sustainable forests managed to the strictest requirements, whilst all our suppliers are PEFC certified. When handled correctly, timber is a 100% a renewable material – dramatically reducing the impact of building on the environment compared to traditional construction methods.

Overall, timber frame construction generates less waste in its production than alternative building methods. What’s more, the fact that we custom-engineer it with precision off-site means that there is virtually no waste, reducing our impact on the environment still further. All of this means that building in timber frame fully supports the government’s climate change agenda for Net Zero emissions 2050.

Lightweight Construction

Timber frame buildings rely on timber as a basic means of structural support. Such buildings are often referred to as ‘lightweight construction’ dwellings and feature precision-engineering that is remarkably strong and durable. These lightweight structures can be built on more sites than other builds, where sites have more difficult land conditions. The lightweight nature of the timber also means it can be transported and erected in a efficient manner reducing build time compared to other build methods. And timber frame building can potentially save costs by removing the need for extra deep foundations required by some heavier brick and block or concrete builds.

Reduction of on-site waste

Thanks to off-site manufacture, timber frame buildings are manufactured to the precise requirements of the individual project, all-but eliminating waste produced on site and the associated disposal costs.

Reduced building costs

It costs around 5% less to build a timber frame house compared to using masonry. Taken over large development projects, that can mean a significant cost saving in real terms.

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Home Owners Benefits

Timber frame is a highly effective thermal insulator. It keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter, reducing energy bills all year round. Timber frame properties also benefit from better sound insulation on external and internal walls, creating a quieter, more comfortable environment. Add to this the lower carbon footprint of building a timber frame home, and it’s hardly surprising that more and more home owners are appreciating the advantages of choosing a timber frame property.