Improve thermal Insulation
The construction of timber frame homes differs radically from that of conventional brick or masonry properties. The main difference is the depth, or density, of the materials used in each and their resultant ability to be penetrated by, and store heat.

Masonary, much more dense than timber frame paneling, is less responsive to changes in internal temperature than wood. As a result, timber frame homes are noticeably warmer than their masonry counterparts within minutes of heating.

Thanks to the flexibility offered by timber frame construction, there is also scope to increase the amount of insulation, thereby helping to sustain the heat generated at different times during the day, by timed heating systems.

The benefits of this are twofold, in that there is also a direct correlation between thermal performance and fuel consumption. Timber frame homes allow clients to maximise home comfort, whilst simultaneously minimising fuel expenditure. It is difficult to underestimate the value of this benefit, particularly since today's oil market is so vulnerable, and prices so open to fluctuation.