Our timber is VAC pressure treated and kiln dried to low moisture levels. We install a membrane barrier and also use 18mm WPB (Water and Boil Proof) external grade ply on the flooring panels in comparison to the OSB sheeting used by most timber frame manufacturers. Exposure to rain during erection will not have any

Of course – timber frame houses comply with all building regulations and fire safety standards. You will experience no issues insuring your timber frame house and the cost should not be any different to that of a traditional block built home. In fact, lenders and insurance providers consider timber frame of less risk as the

Yes, of course - timber frame is the most widely used method of construction, accounting for over 70% of all new builds in the developed world. You will have no difficulty whatsoever getting a mortgage for a timber frame house versus any other method. As Patrick Sawdon, former Head of Halifax Valuation and Surveying, pointed

Yes – all materials are tested and certified in accordance with appropriate European standards, including our timber. Our insulation and plaster board is also A1 rated for fire resistance. In fact, a large number of homes in Ireland are constructed using a timber frame structure on the upper floor. Every roof is also timber so

Timber frame is typically 50% faster and 30% cheaper block over the duration of the build. It's also much cheaper than ICF and offers less complications with a quicker build speed. Timber frame is also double skinned in comparison! Although some block homes for example may be quoted at a similar price, it is important

No – timber frame has come a long way since the old methods of timber joist construction. Our timber is certified, graded and kiln dried. We lay either solid floor joists or open webbed metal joists (posi joists). We lay OSB3 protective sheating, glued and screwed to ensure strength and durability underfoot of the passing

Yes of course - many of our customers install underfloor heating at both ground floor and first floor level. Underfloor heating is becoming much more common than traditional radiators due to the rising popularity of economical heating systems such as air to water heat pumps and geothermal heating as an alternative to oil. Our structure

Timber frame has no bearing on the type of heating system installed in your home. Any form of heating can be installed in a timber frame house to include oil fire heating, back boiler, stoves (real, gas, electric etc.), an air to water heat pump, ground source geothermal heating or any other form.

U-values provide a measure of heat loss for all elements of the build to include the complete wall, roof and floor construction. These figures are measured in w/m2k which signifies the amount of heat loss in watts (W) per square metre of each element of the build while the outside temperature (K) is at least

Timber frame is one of the most energy efficient methods of construction available today. For this reason, it is becoming the most popular method in Ireland following the SEAI’s Part L and Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) regulations.The regulations at the moment are quite stringent and have left people increasingly concerned about how they are