Self Build Timber Frame Demonstration with Frame Technologies

Simon Orrells, Managing Director of self-build timber frame supplier, Frame Technologies, provides a ‘live’ demonstration of the installation of its timber frame technology.

Timber frame has always led the building industry on a technical level. It is naturally airtight and offers improved thermal performance, while also allowing for additional technology to be incorporated into the timber components. Using timber frame technology can help self-builders to achieve excellent energy efficiency, environmental best practice and a cosy, long-lasting home.

In this video, learn about Frame Technologies’ three different timber frame technology options, TechVantage™. All three of Frame Technologies’ TechVantage™ Systems have the capability of exceeding Building Regulations to deliver Passivhaus performance, if the brief demands it. The range includes a super insulated panel system (Tech E), a super insulated breathable closed panel system (Tech S), and a super insulated breathable twin frame panel system (Tech T).

Simon talks through each system in turn in Frame Technologies’ factory in Presteigne, Mid Wales. Frame Technologies designs, manufactures and installs bespoke structural timber systems for self-builders across England and Wales.

[leeedwards]

Great video. Explained a lot of the questions I had. Thank you

[protectiongeek]

Excellent presentation, Simon. Thank you. You've answered a lot of my early questions about the composition and capabilities of timber frame construction.

[seamuscostello]

Thank you, very easy to understand and will consider

[justinbrown]

Amazing video, very informative. Thank you.

[Veredien]

A flat roof option for timber framing would really expand the types of house that can be created.

[leecross]

I'm building a timber frame and want to use external tiles on the outside can I use them tile backer boards with blue insulation inside fixed to the timber frame?

[triumfdula]

Hi, if we raise square frames 5 by 3 meters with thickness and width of boards 5 by 30 cm, (for building a cube cabin by conecting then these frames), would the lap joints of the frames be stronger with bolts or screws? And would there be necesary for extra corner strengthening triangular bars ? ( the cabin is planed to be made with 10 such frames with a distance of 70 cm in between, conected with 70 cm pieces of the same board)

[anthonythomas]

Excellent presentation. Is this option more expensive than the traditional way?

[darrenredrum]

On the services gap, what about electric socks. I take it you should rebate or cut into the liner board?

[DSkimRS]

any decent joiner/carpenter can fit PIR board perfectly on site...

[yolomc]

so did i get this right, you would use this instead a block wall ? but the brick wall outside still remains ? thanks in advance

[desiinuk]

Hi
I am interested in further information.please advise.

[mikejames]

How is the base plate fixed? nailed through dpc ???

[johnstack]

So what part of your building is actually a timber frame??? Don't see a single mortise or tenon or any white oak pegs.

[triumfdula]

Hi, if we raise square frames 5 by 3 meters with thickness and width of boards 5 by 30 cm, (for building a cube cabin), would the lap joints of the frames be stronger with bolts or screws? And would there be necessary for extra corner strengthening triangular bars ?
( the cabin is planed to be made with 10 such frames with a distance of 70 cm in between, conected up and down with 70 cm pieces of the same board)