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Timber Frame Comfort
Should that be thermal performance?
One of the key advantages of using timber frame is that the costs involved in achieving a given U value is lower when compared to masonry construction. With timber frame the insulation is fitted between the studwork, and therefore the wider the wall studs the greater is the amount of insulation that can be used.
The Tru-Homes standard 140mm timber frame walls, using a reflective external and internal membranes, are substantially more thermally efficient than the current Building Regulation requirements. We also offer 184mm and 235mm frames for those clients who want an even better thermal performance.
Because timber framed houses do not have internal blockwork walls to absorb heat, the whole building heats up very quickly and hence is not prone to surface condensation on the inside of the exterior walls. Conversely they stay cool throughout the hot summer months.
Clearly the level of wall insulation is not the only factor in achieving a well insulated house. Along with the level of floor and roof insulation and the quality of the external joinery, the air tightness of the building plays a vital part in the overall thermal performance. As part of the Tru-Homes insulation package an Airguard membrane is utilised. This membrane is lapped around the outside face of the joist platform perimeter beam and then down to be joined to the ground floor panel internal membrane and up to be joined to the first floor wall panel membrane, using a propriety tape. This ensures a higher degree of air tightness than would ordinarily be achieved.
