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McCavana Timber Frame Homes can be erected within
three to five days after being delivered to site. All framework and structural
panels are manufactured in the factory and they can be made in conjunction
with foundation laying and substructure, therefore allowing a more intense
construction schedule. Once wind and water tight, other tradesmen can continue
their work inside also, regardless of our inclement weather.
The timber frame is manufactured under factory controlled conditions, leaving
the structure highly accurate. Each corner is a perfect right angle and
each wall is perfectly straight. This simplifies the erection process on
site, with all the components fitting together exactly as they were designed.
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There is no wait time for plaster finish to dry
out as most timber frame homes are drylined. (the option of skim coat plaster
is also available). This also gives the advantage of no unsightly cracks
that appear in many new houses and there are no defects due to shrinkage.
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McCavana Timber Frame Homes are highly insulated
and are 27% more energy efficient than the current Building Regulations.
The insulation is contained inside the inner panel which results in a high
sound insulation barrier - much more than a traditional build house. There
is also no heat lost in blockwork, giving a damp free energy efficient house.
The factory accurate structure ensures all panels and framework fits snugly,
eliminating draughts and any consequent heat loss, ensuring savings in heating
costs.
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A McCavana Timber Frame house will last equally
as long as a traditional house. An example of this is .....
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Timber frame construction is recognised
by all major lending companies e.g. Abbey National, Halifax, Nationwide,
The Woolwich, Alliance & Leicester. Indeed many lenders offer
tranche payment schemes specially designed for self builders.
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NHBC Inspectors have proven over the years there
are a lot less maintenance problems with a timber frame house, than a
traditional house. Christopher Mills - Director of Technical Services
National House Building Council quotes,
| "The NHBC inspects
and insures many thousands of timber frame homes every year. Our claims
records actually show that these houses tend to perform better than
masonry homes, as more of the dwelling is made under closely controlled
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Timber frame also solves the growing problem with
tradesmen for builders and self build. The timber frame kit is designed
and assembled off site and therefore requires a smaller skilled work force
on site. It decreases the number of tradesmen's working hours. e.g.
| - no tracking required |
| - no tracking required |
| - 50% less work required |
| - cuts out at least 50% work |
- all panels/structure are
accurately made in the factory and therefore easier and quicker to
construct together
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There are changes to take place in the Building
Regulations shortly,with regards to increasing cavity wall width for more
warmth which have already taken place in England. These conditions can easily
be met using timber frame construction without compromising room sizes or
site area and without increasing cavity wall width, as timber frame construction
already provides thermally efficient and performs well acoustically enabling
the new regulations to be met. |
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