Timber-frame structure

• This house has been designed and constructed by Kestrel Timber Frame Ltd, the building envelope is made from PEFC timber sheathed in OSB (Orientated Strand Board) and covered with Protect TF200 Thermo breather membrane. The design utilises an engineered joist system for the 1st floor with a chipboard deck. The roof structure are trussed rafters.

• Constructing homes with timber frames, rather than brick or concrete, can help to reduce the carbon used in building a house. Timber frames can also cut the energy used in heating the home because they provide a high level of insulation.

• Cost-effective timber frames can be produced to meet Code 5 requirements.

• Timber framed houses are becoming increasingly popular. Building using timber frames is not only more environmentally friendly than using more traditional methods it also allows houses to be built more quickly at very high standards of quality.

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