Frequently asked questions

TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION
More and more people are choosing Timber Frame building as their preferred method.
Timber frame construction has been around for many decades and over recent years
has become more popular due to its ecofriendly ways as well as its durability in most,
if not all regions worldwide.
 
TIMBER FRAME FACTS
  • Timber frame panels are manufactured in factory controlled conditions, thus making the finished product of high standard.
  • The erection of a timber frame structure is a lot quicker to that of brick and mortar.
  • Timber frame homes are highly insulated; they heat up quickly which in turn means they cost less to run.
  • TIMBER FRAME CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TO THE SAVING OF ENERGY AS THE ENERGY REQUIRED TO HEAT A TIMBER FRAME HOME IS MUCH LESS THAN THAT OF BRICK AND MORTAR BUILDING METHODS. TIMBER FRAME BUILDING METHOD IS A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO THE EVER GROWING CONCERN OVER OUR PLANET AND THE GREEN HOUSE GAS EFFECT.
  • Above the foundations, a timber frame house has virtually no added water. This means that the owners of a timber frame homes face less drying time, less shrinkage, less differential movement and less “fixing up”. Therefore the home owner can enjoy a considerable lower overall maintenance.  
 
FIBRE CEMENT CLADDING
Fibre cement cladding is a composite material made up of sand, stone and cellulose fibre. It is mixed up in large drums and then rolled out into sheets where it is pressed with woodgrain. It then bakes in an oven which increases its strength.
Fibre cement was patented by Ludwig Hatschek in Austria in 1901. It has been in use worldwide ever since.
 
FIBRE CEMENT FACTS
  • Fibre Cement cladding works well in any region.
  • It typically carriers a 50year warranty against defects.
  • The durability of the product allows it to function well in most climates. It can withstand extreme heat as well as ice cold winter weather.
  • It holds paint well, typically for about 7years.
  • It is a great resistant to moisture
  • Architects have embraced the product well and in fact you will find more home plans calling for Timber Frame Houses. 
DURABILITY OF FIBRE CEMENT
  • Fibre Cement cladding requires very little maintenance once installed and painted. It has excellent impact resistance. In comparison to wooden siding, fiber cement is not susceptible to wood rot or termites.
  • Fibre Cement is a non-combustible material. While the technology of fiber cement has been around for decades, its popularity has risen considerably in recent years.
  • If you are looking for a product that requires low maintenance and provides great curb appeal then Fibre Cement is for you!
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
IS TIMBER FRAME MORE PRONE TO FIRE HAZARDS?
NO. Timber Frame Construction meets all current building requirements in this respect.
All timber homes conform strictly with the South African Bureau of Standards 082 code.
Wooden structures are extremely fire retardant.
 
IS INSURANCE HIGHER ON TIMBER FRAME HOMES?
NO. All major insurance companies will Insure Timber Frame Homes
on a par with brick and mortar.
 
ARE HOME LOANS GRANTED FOR TIMBER FRAME HOMES?
YES. Once again Timber Frame conforms to all building regulations.
There is no reason why banks would not provide loans as they
would with brick and mortar.
Timber frame is a recognized form of building worldwide.
In fact it dates back to one of the very first means of building. 
 
CARBON FOOTPRINT OF TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION
WHY TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION?
Environmentalist favor Timber Frame houses. The components usually made from concrete, metal, stone and brick in conventional building methods are replaced by wood in timber frame building.
WOOD IS THE ULTIMATE RENEWABLE BUILDING MATERIAL.
Timber frame houses are some of the most carbon efficient. Their ecofriendly construction methods place them streaks ahead of brick built houses in terms of their impact on global warming and climate change.
By using wood to replace other high energy building materials, it is possible to cut the carbon emissions per cubic meter of a house by 0.9tons.  As an example, a standard 3 bedroom houses carbon footprint is reduced from 20tons to 17tons. You may think that is not a lot but when added up across all new houses being built; it certainly has a positive impact on our environment.
 
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