Far from being a novel way of building, in most parts of the developed world Timber Frame is the norm – an engineered and proven system.

Over 70% of the people of the developed world live in Timber Frame housing. In the USA and Canada it accounts for 90% of low-rise buildings, while in Scotland 55% of new houses are built this way.

Timber Frame is not just suitable for low-rise domestic buildings; there is considerable growth in the construction of medium-rise buildings of up to at least six storey for apartments and social housing, while it is also being used for schools and offices, hotels and student accommodation, sports and leisure centres and healthcare facilities.

As with any building process, quality is important. To ensure the highest standards of manufacture, the UKTFA requires its Members to comply with one of two independently assessed quality assistance schemes: Q-Mark and Q-Mark Plus. To find out more about timber frame housing and a list of manufacturers, click here