The Advantages of timber frame construction Timber frame construction is potentially one of the greenest ways of building for several reasons Timber itself captures and locks up CO² as it grows and keeps it that way till the end of the building’s life. Timber has a very low embodied energy. It basically consists of the energy
This article outlines the key benefits of timber frame construction focusing on the Sustainability of Timber Frame construction. The homes in which we live and the buildings in which we work contribute significantly towards our overall carbon footprint – around 47 per cent of the UK’s total carbon emissions. “A ten per cent increase in
Timber Frame kit houses generally refer to build systems that have the characteristics of Modern Methods of Construction with the majority of manufacture taking place off site and erection on site completed by the supplier, a builder or yourself. QTF Homes are one of the UK’s fastest growing Timber Frame Kit companies working with property developers, builders,
All you need to know to build a Timber Frame house.. Our timber frame homes are perfect for the self-builder and first time buyers for many reasons including: Less waste of materials than block buildings meaning you don’t throw away money. Speed of construction, also means less labor hours to pay for than block buildings.
Considering a Mobile Home or a Log Cabin Kit? QTF Homes offers First-time buyers & Self-builders the perfect solution. Many people think of mobile homes and static caravans as having substandard comfort, dreary designs and paper-thin walls. However, they are not all like this. Modern mobile homes, (modular homes) and log cabins are built to the
Timber frame buildings are best known for their warmth and their speed of construction. However there is a lot more benefits to building a timber frame property, including: Speedy & Simple to Construct QTF Homes Timber Frame Systems can be erected within three to five days after being delivered to site. All framework and structural
QTF Homes and team would like to thank everyone who contributed and supported proprietor Raymond Moan on his latest fundraising efforts for Southern Area Hospice services which raised £30,000 for the wonderful organisation. Raymond took part in over 10 weeks of training for ‘The Southern Area Hospice Strictly Goes Country’ competition to help raise vital funds
What is a Passive House? A passive house is a concept that originated from Germany, where its known as Passivhaus. It is important to note that a passive house is not a brand name, but a construction concept that can be applied by anyone – commercial buildings as well as residential houses. A passive house
THOUSANDS more people could build their own dream home under Government plans to tackle the housing crisis by doubling the number of self-builds in the UK. Some 11,000 homes are self-built each year. However, plans for many more are thought to come unstuck over difficulties finding suitable plots. The Government still believes an increasing number
Considering a Passive house? When planning to build a house, we obviously pay close attention to factors such as costs, architectural design, as well as how comfortable and how functional it will be. But more and more often we find ourselves thinking about energy efficiency. If we want to have a house that looks good,
