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Timber Frames: Solving the Housing Crisis?

ProAktive www.selfbuildinsure.co.uk TIMBER FRAMES: SOLVING THE HOUSING CRISIS? The housing shortage has been caused by factors such as lack of government funding, high costs, materials shortfall and a falling number of skilled workers. Only 190,000 houses per year are being built despite the UK needing up to 300,000 per year to overcome the housing crisis for the foreseeable future. Percentage of new builds that use timber frames: 83% 23% SCOTLAND ENGLAND Despite the lower percentage for England, the market share for timber frames in construction is steadily on the rise due to its benefits. The benefits of timber frame: SPEED: On average, a prefabricated timber frame home can be built eight weeks faster compared to traditional construction methods. Also construction time may have to be paused in low temperatures when using bricks and this doesn't happen with timber frames. QUALITY: Off site fabrication of timber frames can enable higher quality to be attained compared to the less controlled environment of a construction site. THERMAL PERFORMANCE: Timber frame has a low thermal mass. This will lead to significantly reduced heating bills due to making the homes naturally warmer in winter and cooler in the summer. SUSTAINABILITY: Timber frame is more sustainable than materials such as bricks and concrete. This is due to timber being classed as a renewable source as opposed to relying on the extraction of finite raw materials. Additionally, timber construction produces less CO² to process compared to steel etc. COST EFFECTIVE: Recent independent reports have suggested that timber frame is potentially the most cost-effective structural solution for construction, offering an overall programme saving of up to 19.5%. If you are thinking about taking on a Self Build project, be sure to protect your investment with Self Build insurance. ProAktive Self Build developed the first UK Self Build insurance policy in 1984. ProAktive are the industry leaders, with specialists available to discuss your project build, and insurance requirements. ProAktive Doncaster: 01302 346 831 | Follow us O00 www.selfbuildinsure.co.uk

Timber Frames: Solving the Housing Crisis?

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