Performance that makes the difference
During recent years, increased levels of environmental awareness have led to an improvement in the energy efficiency requirements of buildings. Howarth Timber Engineered Solutions can provide the solution required to meet and surpass the latest legislative requirements.
Energy efficiency. Timber engineering, in particuar timber frame construction for instance provides the ideal platform for introducing a highly insulated building envelope. A high-performance timber frame specification is capable of making a significant, cost-effective contribution towards the whole building energy performance rating. In addition to energy savings, building in timber frame reduces CO2.
Durability. Modern day timber engineering produces a highly engineered product; being produced from a detailed design and quality controlled manufacturing process, it retains the natural, dynamic and durable qualities of wood. As with all organic materials, wood requires protection from the elements, and a well designed and protected timber frame structure will have a service life at least equal to its masonry equivalent.
Fire aspects. When properly designed and constructed in accordance with building regulatory requirements, timber frame construction presents no higher a fire risk than other forms of construction.
Moisture resistance. By its very nature wood is sensitive to exposure to moisture; however with effective detailing and an attention to detailing on site this risk is effectively eliminated. In the case of flooding, once the flood waters have subsided the inundated building can be quickly reinstated. Unlike masonry structures, which may require several months of drying before internal linings are reinstated; timber framed structures can be reinstated, normally within a few weeks, once the damaged internal linings (plasterboard) and moisture sensitive insulation have been removed and the low level timbers allowed to dry.
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