Saturday, February 2, 2013

Timber Framed Extensions – What are they and Why are they special?

What Are They?


Timber Framed extensions are, put simply, extensions with natural timber frames. They’re used in the mass-market to add space to your home, or link certain areas of your house together more easily, and so forth. However, similar to other forms of extending your house, Timber Framed Extensions do still require planning permission.


What Makes Timber Framed Extensions Special?


Unlike any other form of extension, Timber Framed Extensions bring an unparalleled natural beauty into your home that is very difficult to match. Also, due to the type of extension that is typically created from Timber Frames, they tend to be very spacious and often let in a lot of light; both of these qualities only adding to the stunning effect that is timber framed living.

As well as this, timber framed extensions are quick to build, they can come in prefabricated formats, they are relatively cheap when you compare them to alternative materials, they are long-lasting and they are very robust when built and maintained in the correct way, they are eco friendly and they are easy to heat.

Timber Framed Extensions really are very eco-friendly, despite what some people might think. The first thing that enters everyone’s minds when they hear ‘timber frame’ is deforestation, but the reality is that, while it is an issue, it isn’t a consequence of UK construction. Timber is completely renewable and is very much a non-toxic building material. What’s best of all in this regard? It’s a carbon-neutral form of construction, even when transportation has been taken into account.


While it is possible to build timber framed extensions yourself, it’s not easy and we recommend you try Arboreta’s award-winning timber framed extensions as our workers are very professional and by choosing our work, you will be supporting one of the greenest building methods available. We want to do more than just make your home larger, we want to create sunny, light-filled spaces for you, which turn out to be special places for you and your family. To bring the beauty of oak framing to your home, simply contact them to receive a copy of their brochure or request a complimentary design consultation from one of their experienced architectural designers.  Visit www.arboreta-oak.com or call them on 0800 888 2333.  They look forward to introducing you to the beauty of oak frame living.