Advantages of timber frame homes

The initial advantage of building a timber frame house is the speed of construction. Anyone who has bought a traditionally built off plan property in Spain will know that it is often years before completion finally takes place.

With a build time of just a few weeks for the external walls and roof, and the completion of your timber frame home within three months, this alternative building method is perfect for those who have sold up at home and require a quick completion on a totally new home here in Spain. (Photo – 204m2, 4 bedroom Timber frame house, Jalon Valley, Costa Blanca – Cost to build inclusive of architect fee - 185,000 euros)

Each project is shipped over to Spain, along with the builders who erect the main structure. The larger the project, the more skilled builders, enabling the main structure to be up and weatherproof within a couple of weeks. Once the basis of the timber frame home is constructed, our local builders can commence with the internal and external work immediately, speeding up construction time.

Being a technologically advanced method of construction, Timber frame buildings are well known for their ‘Green features´. With concrete and steel known to be a high pollutant factor with each ton producing the equivalent weight in CO2, you know your home will be kinder to the environment.

Another advantage of a timber framed home construction is their outstanding thermal efficiency due to the walls being extremely well insulated. Some of the coldest countries in the world use timber frame construction in their homes, and although Spain is not one of them, anyone who has spent a winter here will know how very cold it can be at night – it is often warmer outside than indoors! Spanish housing is built to keep the heat out, great in summer but not so beneficial in winter. Central heating costs are high, and at least 50% of the heat generated goes straight out through the thin walls. A thermally efficient property is much cheaper to heat than a traditional Spanish ´breeze block´construction.

Their design ensures that the opposite is not true in high season. Timber framed houses are also cool in the high temperatures of a Spanish summer.

Another benefit of its insulation features, is that it serves to reduce noise levels. Many people are kept awake at night in Spain due to barking dogs and mopeds!

On top of all this, the flexibility of a Timber frame construction is second to none. Our builders work together with the client to design the layout, as virtually every aspect of the construction can be changed to suit. With over 1000 basic designs to choose from, every client can achieve his/her perfect home in Spain.

The advantages of a timber frame home are therefore many. We invite anyone who may be visiting Spain, to come and meet us, discuss any ‘technical’ queries with the builder and have a look at one of our houses.

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