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Applications - Cavity Wall | Dormer House | Timber Frame | Underfloor | Fireproof | Car Park

Energy efficiency
Timber frame construction is the most widely used residential building method in the developed world. Tried and tested, timber framed construction fulfils a 21st century agenda, offering a method of construction that is energy efficient, sustainable and quality assured. With a huge supply of plantation timber readily available in Ireland this form of construction is environmentally friendly. Timber framed construction contributes to providing people with good, modern homes of proven sustainability and efficient construction, and reduced Carbon Dioxide emissions. Advantages Insulated external timber frame walls can provide better insulation performance than masonry walls of comparable thickness. Timber frame is widely recognised as the most environmentally friendly construction method – requiring less energy to manufacture, deliver to site and construct. In this respect timber frame performs much better than standard masonry construction.	..	Move your cursor over the Timber Frame construction components to display the recommended insulation material.
Timber frame offers unique advantages to home owners, builders and contractors: ...•   Construction is faster, a home is often weather proof in 4 to 6 weeks after work begins. ...•   A wide range of U Values can be achieved to match the Building Regulations and the required level of thermal performance. ...•   Excellent thermal efficiency, and often better than masonry construction. ...•   Pre-fabrication and off-site manufacture improves quality control, and reduces on-site workmanship problems. ...•   Footings and foundations are reduced due to lighter materials compared to masonry construction.