Speed of Timber Frame Construction

One of the main benefits of Timber Frame Construction is it's speed of construction relative to conventional brick and mortar methods. The wall panels, floor joists and roof trusses that make up the timber frame structure are pre-fabricated in the Ramstown factory and once delivered to the site the entire timber structure can be erected, grounded out and roofed with felt and tiling battens in a matter of days. This allows internal and external trades’ full access to proceed with their work regardless of weather conditions.

 

Construction Time of Standard 2-Storey Timber Frame Building

Phase 1: The Office

 

Engineer receives clients plans and carries out structural calculations for the Timber frame house.

Timeframe: 24-48 hrs

Phase 2: The Factory

      

Floor joists, wall panels and roof trusses are manufactured in the Ramstown factory according to engineer's specifications
The timber frame materials are loaded onto the Ramstown lorry and transported to the construction site.

Timeframe: 5 Working Days

 

Phase 3: The Site 

Day 1:

      

    •    The base for the timber frame structure is marked out
    •    The timber floor joists are lifted into position
    •    The first floor timber wall panels are erected on top of the floor joists

 
Day 2:

      

      •    The roof trusses are lifted by crane and laid into position on top of first floor wall panels

 

  Days 3-5:

      

    •    Timber Home is grounded out
    •    Fascia is erected
    •    Fire stops and dpcs are put in
    •    Felt is laid atop the timber roof and battens nailed down

 

        

Timber framed home is now ready for the external block layer, the roofer, and the electrician!

 

 

Completed timber frame house.

 

Ramstown Timber Frame Company

Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland

P: 053 9422 099

F: 053 9422 130

 

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