No. Timber-frame houses can be clad in any of the materials listed above – brick, block and render, stone, tiles, timber or proprietary boarding – and can be given a Traditional, Cottage, Contemporary, Victorian, Tudor or any other style of appearance to suit its owners and the surrounding properties.
The answer is emphatically “yes”. Each house is meticulously manufactured to extremely exacting standards and computer aided design, coupled with hundreds of years of practical experience, mean that in many ways timber frame homes will out-perform brick and block houses. Brick and masonry construction was after all introduced only some 100 years ago, prior to […]
Remember that timber-frames have been around for centuries and there are many examples of houses going back to the 12th Century. These structures didn’t have the benefit of pressure-impregnated timbers, galvanised fixings, DPCs and plastic vapour barriers, etc. like we do today, so you may rest assured that your timber-frame home will still be there […]
Contrary to some people’s beliefs, timber performs well in fire. Unlike other forms of construction – e.g. masonry and steel – it doesn’t deflect at high temperatures. As a result, break- and flash-points can be carefully calculated, and all Scandia-Hus structures exceed current building regulations requirements relating to fire.
Yes, modern timber frame systems enjoy better acoustic insulation qualities than masonry or steel systems and fully conform to, or exceed, the latest Building Regulations requirements.
Yes. Insurance companies generally draw no distinction between modern timber frame and brick and block construction, provided the external roof covering consists of clay or concrete tiles, or natural or mineral slates. If required, we can also assist in arranging mortgages and insurance cover.
The beautiful barn set in sumptuous countryside surroundings had been a dream for a long time for Mr & Mrs Mason. They used to live in the house behind it and had their eye on it for when they were ready to build their retirement home. Although it was rundown and in need of a […]
Michael and Lara Crockford’s decision to turn a derelict property into their dream home resulted in a truly stunning family home. Michael and Lara returned to England after a spell of living and working in Florida. They were told of a property available in the area they wanted to live in but initially discounted it […]
Another prestigious project in which Scandia-Hus has recently been involved is the unique Watermark development in the Cotswold Water Park, an area of outstanding national beauty. When completed, this unique site will feature 50 stunning properties located along the shores of five magnificent, man-made lakes created from a number of disused quarries. The development incorporates […]
Scandia-Hus are passionate about building eco-friendly, sustainable homes for the future. We believe that energy-efficient design is essential in any new property, with benefits for both the homeowner and the environment. To achieve this with your self build careful consideration should be given to the following:- Timber Frame Structure: We use the best slow-grown Scandinavian, […]