Timber Frame as a method of building
is not new, it is actually the world’s most popular
building technique. Over 70% of houses built worldwide are
timber construction.
The idea of building a timber frame house may be new to many
Irish people however, the only difference between timber frame
and conventional block and mortar construction is that the
inner leaf of the block work is replaced by a timber frame
structure.
(1) : Inner lining of plasterboard
(2) : Structural timber frame
(3) : Stainless steel wall tie
(4) : Vapour check
(5) : Thick insulating quilt - CFC free
(6) : Sheathing board
(7) : Waterproof breather membrane
(8) : Brick or block outer cladding
(9) : Clear wall cavity
DTE Timber Frames are manufactured
under the most stringently controlled factory conditions which
guarantee the highest level of accuracy and quality, right
angles are true and edges straight. Every house produced by
DTE is custom built and undergoes an extensive structural
analysis, this procedure ensures that the highest standards
are maintained both in design and manufacture.
The basic structure of a timber frame house consists of timber
panel walls, timber flooring and roofing material built upon
a timber frame work.
During site construction, the timber
frame is covered internally by plasterboard and filled with
high performance insulation. Moisture and vapour barriers
are incorporated in the outer leaf of the wall, which can
be of any standard finish such as brick or stone. Timber
Frame when delivered to the site can be erected to form a weather
tight structure within a matter of days. This allows
other trades to proceed with their work regardless of the
weather.
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