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How long does a timber frame extension last?
Warranty standards expect the structure to last at least 60 years, and that is a floor, not a forecast. A timber frame that stays dry has no fixed lifespan. Britain has timber-framed houses over 500 years old. What ends a frame early is water getting in and staying in.
Read the postTimber frame extension construction details: walls, floor and roof
A timber frame extension wall is a sandwich. From the inside it runs plasterboard, vapour control layer, insulated 140 mm studs, sheathing board, breather…
What foundations does a timber frame extension need?
The same kinds as a brick extension. Trench-fill or strip footings on firm ground, a raft or piles where the ground is poor. Depth is set by the soil, not the…
Can you get a mortgage on a timber frame house?
Yes. Modern timber frame is treated as standard construction by mainstream lenders, particularly with a brick or rendered outer face. A timber frame extension…
Timber frame vs brick extension: which should you build?
The two cost much the same per m², with timber frame often a little cheaper on paper, and every builder knows brick and block. Timber frame is faster, gives…
Have your extension priced
Three short parts: a postcode, four questions about the job, your contact details. A minute of your time, and free.
We are an introduction service, not a builder. We look for one timber frame firm that covers your postcode, tell you which firm it is, and hand over your details only once you say yes.
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Next, we look for a timber frame firm that takes on work at your postcode. Expect an email or a call from us within a working day, naming the firm.
The firm sees nothing of yours until you have agreed to it. After that they will want to see the house and any drawings before pricing. We never send marketing.