Luxury Six Bedroom Self Build Home Showcases New iFrameTM Timber Frame Construction Method

Traditional timber frame construction is a linear process, starting with design and ending with the finished structure, which means that if one part of this process goes wrong, the end result is not as expected. For example, if a timber frame structure is delivered to site and there is even the smallest discrepancy between the sizing of the frame and the building measurements on site, then the frame must be re-made. Also, timber frame panels generally fill up a vehicle quickly due to the open frame nature of the panels. This often results in multiple deliveries in order to complete the building.

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Masonite Beams Selected for Luxury Eco Homes

Masonite engineered timber I-Joists, used as part of the TRADIS® closed panel wall and roof system, have been selected for an exclusive development of four luxury low energy homes near Penrith.

At the development, levels of insulation twice that required by the Building Regulations have been achieved. The developer, Eden Frame, has added the benefit of an array of photo-voltaic cells to each dwelling, which can create up to 50% of the electricity requirements of each household. The site has been orientated to optimise the sun's energy. Solar panels have also been incorporated on the rear of the garage roofs to provide over 50% of any hot water requirements. The houses provide a warm and ambient low energy home that requires minimal heating with exceptionally low energy requirements. Re-cycled and re-cyclable materials have been utilised where possible, including new products from sustainable sources. Materials with low-embodied energy have been used in preference to standard building materials.

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