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| | | Company | Utree Timberframe Homes |  | | Contact | Michael Loughran | | Address | 14 Minineagh Road
Dunamore
Cookstown
Tyrone
BT809NY (MAP)
| | Telephone | 028 8675 1815 | | | Fax | 028 8675 1004 | | Email | | | Website | www.utree.co.uk | | | Timber frame is the world's most popular building technique. It has been used successfully for hundreds of years, whereas brick and block construction has only been widespread since the 1930's.
According to the Timber Research and Development Association, over 40% of the population of the developed world live in timber frame housing. In Canada and the US, 90% of low-rise buildings use timber technology.
Timber
The figure in the UK for new build is presently just 10%. However, a growing interest in energy efficient, environmentally friendly housing along with increased pressure from the British government on builders to comply with stricter building regulations means timber frame is growing in popularity as a construction method. By 2005-6, it is estimated that over 20% of all new houses being built in the UK will be timber frame.
Cost Effective
Timber frame is an extremely cost effective method of construction. On average it is 5-7% cheaper than building the same design in block and brick, if you take into consideration the speed with which timber frame houses can be constructed. In fact a timber frame house can be completed up to 50% quicker than conventional building and reduce the amount of capital tied up in the work. In addition, wood is a highly effective insulating material, and the average fuel maintenance cost of a timber frame home is approximately 40% less than for masonry buildings.
Advantages over traditional building methods
- Design flexibility
- Improved acoustic performance
- Speed & safety of construction
- Watertight shell in days rather than months
- Reduction in overall construction costs
- High levels of energy efficiency
- Reduction in remedial works
- Faster occupation means earlier incomes
- Can be used for buildings up to 6 storeys
| | | Products and Services | | Self-build | | Timber Framed Buildings | | | Regions Serviced | | Northern Ireland | |
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