Erecting properties with Timber has been a common practise for centuries within the Building Industry because it’s durable, energy efficient, and can be sustainably sourced. No matter whether a Commercial or Residential property, a Timber Frame Construction sourced from a reliable, professional, experienced, environmentally-friendly company can last for centuries if properly maintained and treated. Sustainable forest management can help ensure that the timber used in construction is responsibly sourced, for example, whenever a tree is cut down to use for the purposes of building, a new sapling is planted in its place. Resistant to heat and electricity, Timber, which is non-toxic and doesn’t emit harmful chemicals or pollutants, can help keep people safe in case of fire or electrical faults. A natural insulator, Timber can help reduce heat loss and air leakage and by using less energy, well-insulated homes cost less to run, therefore lowering Energy Bills and reducing pollution released into the atmosphere. Generally less expensive than other materials, Timber is a cost effective and affordable solution to Building Construction. Quicker to erect than traditional brick or stone buildings, Timber can save not just time but money. Timber can create a comfortable and healthy living or working environment because of its natural humidity-moderating properties. Timber waste can be mostly recycled saving in construction costs and operational costs. Construction doesn’t need to stop during rain, frost and snow and Timber Frame Construction Builds can be watertight in days.
Lower carbon from forest to finished build
Producing steel and concrete uses a great deal of energy and leaves a large carbon footprint. Timber sourced from sustainable forests offers a lower-impact alternative, and timber frame construction has the lowest CO2 emissions of the competing building methods, which is one reason it has become a preferred modern method of building in the UK.
The benefits start in the forest. Older trees absorb less CO2 as they age, so harvesting them periodically makes room for young trees that draw carbon from the atmosphere more strongly.
Once built, timber frame homes are known for high levels of thermal insulation. They rely less on central heating, which lowers bills and cuts emissions from burning fossil fuels. Frames can also be made off site, which reduces waste on the building plot and shortens construction time. An age-old method is proving to be one of the most practical answers to today’s environmental challenges.