As a method of building, timber frame is not new. It is the most commonly used form of construction in the western world. It's generally known that approximately 95% of all homes built in North America and Scandinavia are of timber frame construction.

Here in Cyprus, timber frame kits differ because we use a special foil invented by NASA, to keep the heat out in the summer months. During the winter months in this region, (and it does get cold!) we use the quality insulation that comes as standard in our kits, which keeps all our houses warm and dry. All this means lower running costs for heating and air conditioning.

In its modern form, it has been around for over a century and has a success rate markedly higher than that of conventional block and mortar construction.

It differs from block and mortar construction in that the inner leaf of blockwork is replaced by a timber frame structure. Floors, roof, doors, windows, internal finishing and services are the same in both methods but because the timber frame is a dry form of construction, it requires little or no drying-out period.

For more about the benefits of timber frame construction, read our timber frame information page.