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Building a magnificent timber frame home — September 30, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Brad

Buying your home need not be a daunting task when you have a skilled builder on hand to build your dream timber frame home.

 

Timber frame homes have grown in popularity over the years through programmes such as Grand Designs and other such development programmes where you get to see first hand the experience of building a timber frame home. Some people find that in comparison to building a brick built home that a timber frame home offers far more and is easier to construct.

 

Once you have finalised your design for your timber frame home there is very little manoeuvrability because the design will have been sent off so that the frame can be constructed off site in preparation for being put together on site. You will need to be sure that your new timber frame homes offers you everything that you need before getting the frame made.

 

After the frame has been made, it will be transported to site and erected on the foundations that have already been laid. Once erected, you will be able to visualise your new timber frame home and see yourself living amongst the beautiful timbers that have been used to make such a magnificent house.

Now would be a great time to start building your own home — September 28, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Joe

If you have been thinking about building your own home this might be the time to start thinking about it more seriously. With more money coming into the market and more pieces of land being available to buy for building your own home you might not get an opportunity like this again.

 

Building your own home is a completely worthwhile venture that you won’t ever regret because the house that you build will be exactly what you want and need from a home. You will live in your timber frame homes for far longer than you would a typically housing estate house because you have already thought about your needs for the future as well as the present.

 

Timber frame homes are relatively easy to construct and are made in sections off site and are put together like a jigsaw once the foundations have been laid. The timber frame is hoisted into position and secured to the foundations so that you have a completely solid structure.  The rest of the house is then built around it using block work, glass and other more traditional methods such as rendering. What a marvellous way to get yourself on the property ladder.

Starting married life in a timber frame home — September 27, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Brad

What a better way to start your married life than in your new home that you have design and built to your exact specifications.  Building your own home might be rather daunting but in actual fact it can be so much fun and you’ll enjoy every second of if because you have put all of your thoughts and energy into creating the perfect home for you and your partner.

 

A lot of couples find that they cannot find what they want from a house on the open market. Some of the homes that are available need a large amount of work doing to them and in reality, this work would not add any significant amount of money to the price of the property.

 

This could explain why more and more couples are choosing to build their own home from scratch on a piece of land that they have bought. This allows them to have complete freedom over the type of house that they want that will include all of the things they need or want.  Many of these new build homes are being built using the traditional timber frame home method. A timber frame home is just as sturdy and hardwearing as any other home you might get.

Admiring the beauty of the timber frame home — September 24, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Brad

You might have driven down one of the many streets in England and admired the beauty of the house and wondered if you would ever be able to live in such a beautiful house that has everything that you have ever dreamed of.

 

Building your own home does not have to be a pipe dream; it can become reality very quickly.  Building your own home can be significantly cheaper than buying a new home on the open market and you will find that your new home is an investment for the future because it has everything you could need and more so there is a less likely chance of you moving in the future.

 

When thinking about building your own home, you might want something that is more individual than the other houses that you see in the towns and cities across Britain. This is where building a timber frame will ensure that you have a house that is not only unique but really stunning too.

 

There are so many different designs when it comes to your new timber frame home and they can be designed to your exact specifications if you wish. This is one of the many benefits of building a timber frame home.

Designing your very own timber frame home — September 23, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Ken

Now would be a great time to start thinking about buying a new home because there is more and more houses coming onto the market but not as many buyers as there were around before the recession hit. However, some people when they are looking for a new home are unable to find the house that they need from the selection that is available. This is why they are turning to more suitable alternatives in order to find the home that they want.

 

Building your own home is far less complicated than you might think. If you have strong ideas about how you want your home to look then these can be easily incorporated into the design process of the house. You will need to decide on the build method that your home will have and one of the many ways is to have a timber frame home.

 

Timber frame homes are made using only the finest oak that is felled especially to make timber frames. The timber frame is made in parts off site in a warehouse and brought to site to be constructed and pieced together so it can be attached to the foundations. Once the timber frame has been erected, the rest of the house will go up just as quickly and you’ll have your new home in no time at all.

Making new houses more accessible — September 22, 2010

Category: Housing Market — Author: Joe

 

It can be tough to get on the property ladder, especially as the banks are not lending money as freely as they used to. This is making first time buyers struggle to find their first property.  But the house builders are also recognising that they need to take responsibility for having homes on the market that are not affordable for the majority of people which makes getting on the house market even more inaccessible.

 

This is why there are national and local guidelines for developers, which states that they must provide more affordable housing amongst their housing development. This is typically set at 30% of all homes built on a development must be affordable, but is this really realistic?

 

With the price of house building, if done on a large scale, the cost of construction is comparatively lower than building a single dwelling for example. This is because householders are looking into alternative ways in which to construct their homes. However, in order to make homes more affordable, these cost savings must be passed on to the consumer.

 

Some of the alternative ways in which to construct a home is the timber frame method. A timber frame home is of the same high quality and standard as you would find with any other home.

Buying and building your own home as an investment — September 21, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Brad

Buying a piece of land is a worthwhile investment for anybody regardless of what stage in your life that you are at. If you are looking into a piece of land in order to build your own home you will need to look into the planning permission that it has been granted and if it doesn’t have consent for a house, you will need to speak to the local council to find out about the likelihood of you obtaining consent that you require.

 

The best pieces of land for house building have outline consent for a home. This then enables you to design the house of your dreams and that dream home might be a timber frame house. 

 

You will need to enlist the help of a qualified planner and architect in order to get the consent for your new timber frame home. It may take a few months to get the approval that you need but this will give you time to ensure that this is the house that you want and that it contains all of the things that you need in order to enjoy the house fully.  Your new timber frame home will stand proud on the land that you have bought and it will be your investment for the future.

Designing your own timber frame home — September 19, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Brad

If you fanatical about house building programmes such as Grand Designs, you may have already heard of a timber frame home. Timber frame homes not only look stunning but they provide you with a truly unique home that will last you a lifetime.

 

There are many different companies that will supply you with a timber frame home. Some timber frames are ready made and a general specification, whereas others can be made to order and they are completely individual.  This is one the wonderful things about having a timber frame home is that it is completely unique to you if you want it to be.

 

You will find that the whole build process involved in constructing your new timber frame home is very simple and it is easy to achieve provided that you have a good team behind you of quality builders, architects and surveyors.

 

Your timber frame home will be constructed using the finest oak available. Some frames are made using green oak, which is freshly sawn which means it is softer so it can be moulded and cut into the perfect size in order to create the house of your dreams. Once the timber frame has been cut it will be assembled on site.

Incorporating your ideas whilst designing your new home — September 18, 2010

Category: Timber Frame Construction — Author: Joe

When constructing your own home, you might have been looking into the various ways of constructing a new and innovative designer home that makes the most of the latest sustainable methods of construction and ways in which to make the home overall more sustainable. There is always a great amount of thought and attention that goes into the designing of a new home and if you can put across your ideas as early as possible to your architect, they will ensure that they are incorporated as much as possible.

 

If you would like your home to be constructed using a timber frame home method, you will need to let your architect know when you are brain storming so that they can incorporate it into the design and build spec for the builders.

 

You will find that whilst your home is being constructed, that it will go up very quickly once the timber frame has been erected on site. This is one of the many advantages to building a timber frame home. Timber frame homes also make it easier to incorporated water and energy saving technology so that your new home does not impact significantly on the environment in which it is being built. 

Finest wood is used to make your timber frame home — September 14, 2010

Category: Home Building Industry — Author: Ken

Timber frame homes are exactly what they say on the tin, they are homes made using a timber frame. The timber frame is constructed using only the finest selection of wood so that the house is strong and sturdy and to ensure that the frame provides the support for the rest of the house once constructed.

 

The timber frame is constructed off site and brought to site once the foundations have been laid and have set sufficiently enough for the frame to be attached to them. The frame is put together in pieces on the site and it provides the basis for the rest of the house to be attached. Regardless of whether you want to have cladding on the frame or a rendered outside, the timber frame will be able to withstand it.

 

Surprisingly timber frame homes are just as sturdy and strong as any other house that can be constructed and you will find that you new timber frame home will last for many years to come and will be a home for life. You will be able to sit back and admire your new house long into the future because it a home that has been built to last.

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