What is timber frame construction?
Geoff Arnold: Timber frame construction is the most popular method of building in the developed world. It’s where the weight-bearing structure of a building is made of heavy wood panels instead of steel or concrete breeze blocks. Ironically, given its strength, timber frame construction is often referred to as ‘lightweight construction’. The timber frame panels are manufactured off-site, usually in a factory in a quality controlled environment, then loaded on a truck, delivered to site and built within a matter of days. The structural members of the panel are solid timber and the outside of the frame is sheathed in OSB (orientated strand board), usually made from Scottish timber. This gives the panel enormous strength and durability. Timber frame construction is a very fast way of building, which also makes it safer, less wasteful and very cost-effective.
