Timber Frame Buildings
In the energy conscious21st century timber framed buildings come out on top. Not just with the energy saved in heating but in the entire process from manufacturing to installation. Although used for many years as a primary construction process in the USA and much of Europe it has yet to be adopted in Portugal as a leading option. We have the pleasure of representing in this part of Portugal a company that has been manufacturing and erecting this type of building for many years. Timber Engineering Europe Ltd
Apart from the the energy saving listed above there are numerous reasons why this type of building is starting to become recognized as as a superior process:-
- Very fast erecting time, leading to early occupation.
- Financial saving over other methods.
- Engineered products mean no site errors.
- Meets the demand of Eurocode 5 EN 1995.
- Can achieve zero carbon emission status.
- High insulation levels mean lower fuel costs.
- Accepted modern method of construction worldwide.
- 70% of all low-rise buildings in the developed world are timber frame constructed.
- All wood used is purchased from sustainable and renewable sources.
- All buildings supplied have clear air cavity, DPC and engineered floor systems.
- No drying out time delays, cracking or shrinkage.
- Structural calculations issued on each individual project.
- Engineered floor joists allow services to be installed in 1 day
- Engineered Roof Trusses allow a room in roof option at little extra cost.
- Ideal on poor ground conditions where weight is a problem.
- Build progress is not weather dependent.
Below are some examples made by Timber Engineering Ltd to show how flexible this system can be.
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For more imformation on this product please take time to visit the website of Timber Engineering Europe Ltd
