According to the UK Timber Frame Association, on average a typical 'wet build' concrete, brick and block house may have 4,000 gallons of water built into it. Some people think it is much more than this, although according to BBC's '
Watchdog' programme it is at least 1,000 to 1,500 gallons.
Q: Are you more at risk from fire in a timber frame house?
A: No. In common with all other forms of construction in the UK, timber frame has to meet all Building Regulations. Safety in timber frame is our number one commitment and timber frame has an excellent performance record.
Q: Will a timber-frame home last?
A: Yes. A new timber framed home will last as well as, if not better than, any other type of new home. Softwood timber frame houses have been built in the UK since the 19th Century and are still going strong. Your timber frame home will last for generations to come.
Q: Will I get a mortgage on a timber frame home?
A: Yes. But don't just take our word for it. Tony Armstrong, Director of Corporate Relations at Northern Rock said "As a lender we do not differentiate between timber frame and any other standard form of modern property construction". In fact, the
Benfield ATT Self-Build Mortgage is designed specifically for Timber Frame self build projects in the UK.
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Q: Will I have to pay more for insurance?
A: No. The Association of British Insurers says; "Insurance companies generally draw no distinction between modern timber frame and brick and block construction, provided the external roof covering is also of tiles, natural or mineral slates, or concrete."
Q: Can I still do DIY jobs around my timber frame home?
A: Yes. Many jobs are easier; because of the good fixing you can get in the vertical studs (structural timbers). But, as always with DIY activities, you need to follow health and safety guidelines and a few simple rules. Visit
www.timber-frame.org, or contact us for free advice.
Q: Are timber frame homes quiet?
A: Yes. Modern timber frame systems enjoy better acoustic insulation qualities than masonry and fully conform to, or exceed, the latest Building Regulations. Because we built to your specific requirements we can even increase the internal sound insulation to suit your needs.
