The timber frame helps support the roof but is otherwise decorative. ... Troth placed insulating foam under the basement's concrete slab and used insulated concrete for the basement walls.

Moreover, as we’re put sustainability first, structural timber frame houses are on the rise. Here, Copley-Wilkins shares all you need to know about about planning your very own self-build timber ...

A timber-frame home is a celebration of wood on a massive scale. ... (SIPs) are roof, walls, insulation and window framing all in one. Step 2: The Factory. Media Platforms Design Team.

Building information modeling (BIM), modular construction and low-carbon timber materials combine in the sustainable Buitenhuis, a small, low-impact home with beautiful farmland views in ...

A timber frame roof will be constructed to building regulation standard. ... Treated timber boarding and warm roof insulation is fitted along with new external UPVC roof line and guttering products.

Roofs: A sedum roof is not only aesthetically pleasing all year round, but also provides a habitat for a rich variety of wildlife. A sedum roof significantly reduces rainwater runoff whilst lowering ...

We are considering a large extension to the rear of our property and the builder is pushing us towards a timber frame structure as he says it’s easier to get an airtight seal to prevent draughts.

The timber frame helps support the roof but is otherwise decorative. ... Troth placed insulating foam under the basement's concrete slab and used insulated concrete for the basement walls.