About Scotframe
"Climate change - how timber frame homes can make a positive contribution"
The UK has been shaken recently by the severity and frequency of flooding and freak weather events and, as a result, the debate on the effects of climate change has been given added urgency.
A consensus is emerging that severe weather patterns will become the norm, with summer days hotter than ever and mild winters characterised by rain and dampness, though sudden cold snaps should not be ruled out.
As the building industry struggles to adapt to changing conditions, it is becoming clear that timber frame construction of houses is one of the key requirements for a changing built environment.
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"Timber frame plays its part in making construction even more energy efficient"
In the construction industry stampede to meet the requirements of the new building regulations, which came into force in May this year, timber frame companies could be fairly relaxed. Among these companies, Scotframe - the privately-owned manufacturer and supplier - could afford to be more relaxed than most.
The reason? Timber frame homes already meet most of the thermal value and energy efficiency requirements in the new regulations. This is a fundamental reason that they are so popular. It is clearly recognised by developers and small to medium-sized builders that proving their green credentials makes good business sense.
Scotframe has increasingly become a market leading business in the sector since its approach has always stressed the importance of going out of its way to exceed - not simply to meet - the expectation of regulators and clients alike.
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"The Scotframe Timber Frame Package"
We provide our customers with a unique "one-stop shop" service, not only co-ordinating the manufacture and delivery of the timber frame structure, but also the supply of windows, external doors, insulation, plasterboard, stairs, internal door sets, skirtings and finishings.
Not only does this free the customer from the logistical difficulties of sourcing these products, our complete package will actually save you both time and produce significant savings overall on your project.
Where other important aspects of your self build project are concerned, such as finding land, specialist self build mortgages and building, our team will also be pleased to offer their guidance on where these service providers can be sourced.
"Tailor Made - Just for YOU"
We supply more timber frame kit packages to self builders in Scotland than any other manufacturer - and that's a fact.
A Scotframe kit gives you complete freedom to customise your home to suit your individual tastes and lifestyle down to the smallest detail.
You can either select from our comprehensive portfolio of standard house styles, encompassing everything from compact bungalows to generously proportioned family homes, or we will be happy to assist with a unique design from your own architectural drawings. Either way, you will be assured that in every case, our tailored timber frame kit packages offer outstanding flexibility of design and specification.
"A caring and sustainable approach to the future"
Self builders, builders, architects and specifiers now have an increasing awareness of the environmental impact of their projects and the timber frame industry itself believes it can make a significant contribution to the sustainable construction for sustainable communities.
Timber, as a construction material, has a significant role to play in helping to protect the local and global environment.
At Scotframe, we have a strict company policy regarding the purchase of timber to be utilised in the construction of our kits. Timber frame has an inbuilt natural advantage in sustainable construction, and already represents the most environmentally friendly commercial building material available.
Scotframe Timber Engineering Ltd
For further information:
Tel: 01467 624440 Fax: 01467 624255
e-mail:
www.scotframe.co.uk