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energy efficient timber frame homes

timber frame

Timber frame is the wall frame product of choice for builders and developers who require quality, robustness and value for money. This frame provides excellent levels of thermal resistance ensuring that a home built with this system will easily comply with part L1A of the Building regulations. BuildaKit timber frame forms part of a system that is quick and easy to erect, is supplied with comprehensive assembly drawings and instructions, and is available as a supply and erect package or as supply only. This panel is available in open and closed panel systems and has a maximum manufactured length of 24000mm. When supplied as open panel the need for craneage on most two storey buildings is eliminated. This product is supplied as standard with all internal partition walls, solid or i-joist floor systems and trussed / traditional roof framing. Alternatively this wall frame can be mixed with any of the products within our range

Advantages

Excellent thermal properties
Exceptional value for money
Simple and quick to build
Accurate precision engineered product
Excellent strength and durability
Dry and clean building system

Available Extras

Service void battens
Internal wall linings
Frame insulation
Available as a closed panel system
SAP calculations FREE OF CHARGE with this product

Data

Structural members

38mm x 140mm treated softwood timber studs and rails. Studs at max 600mm centres.

Sheathing board

9mm oriented strand board.

Breather membrane

Glydevale / Tyvek membrane

U-Values

0.29 W/m2K - value quoted is for a standard open panel with quilt insulation with a conductivity of 0.035

Air tightness

4 m3/hour can be easily achieved.

Maximum panel length

2400mm

Bre Green Guide rating

A+ Rating

Fire rating

When lined with 12.5mm gyproc wall board duplex (or similar), fixed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, timber frame achieves 30mm fire resistance to BS 476: part 21. Greater fire resistance can be achieved if required. Please consult BuildaKit for further details.

Finishing

In two storey buildings this type of wall frame is finished using 12.5mm plasterboard. Boards can be skimmed prior to the application of a decorated finish or alternatively joints and nail holes can be taped and filled using a dry lining system.