If you want to build a modern, sustainable, energy efficient home then you really do have to consider building a timber frame house as your main priority. Timber framed homes are fast to assemble and very easy to insulate for both sound and thermal efficiency.
Timber frame houses have dominated the built landscape for centuries and many ancient timber framed houses still exist today which is testament to their longevity. Timber framed homes are also the number once choice in many other European countries as well as Australia and North America.
There are hundreds of timber frame kits available from many suppliers and it is also possible to build to a completely custom design. Once you have settled on the timber frame design that you want to build you have a number of options for building your house. You can completely manage the build yourself including the erection of the frame and the internal fixtures and fittings or you can hire a management company that will handle everything from design and planning right through to the completed construction of your timber frame home.
It is also possible to pick a path in between these options, for example you could use a management company to handle design and planning and then construction of the timber frame, you could then take care of the internal fixtures and fittings such as plumbing and wiring etc. The flexibility of the timber frame approach for the self building is incredible and is another reason why it is such a popular construction method.
