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  • Published On: 4 July 2023

    The Merronbrook difference: Realise the power of a full-service timber frame kit solution for your construction project.

    Thinking about embarking on a self-build project or planning a multiple unit housing development? Whatever your aspirations, one thing is clear: not all timber frame manufacturers are created equal. That's where Merronbrook comes in, offering you more than just standard timber frame house kits, trussed rafters and joists. Brace yourself for exceptional quality, [...]

  • Published On: 1 June 2023

    Changes to Part L – it’s all getting harder, but Merronbrook’s Timber Frames can help!

    Big changes are happening to the way we are required to assess the energy efficiency of houses, with even industry veterans wrong-footed by the scale of the change. EPC basics If you want to build a property (or sell or rent one), you must first obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The EPC [...]

  • Published On: 2 May 2023

    Seeing the wood for the trees – why the right timber is the most sustainable building material

    Claims to sustainability come thick and fast these days, but which are convincing and which are not? Here, we offer some evidence-based thoughts on timber and whether it truly is the material of choice for those seeking a sustainable approach to construction. Why the sustainability of the built environment matters Buildings are responsible [...]

  • Published On: 3 April 2023
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    Embracing timber frame

    Here at Merronbrook we believe that timber framed construction is set for fast growth over the coming years. Important regulatory changes, significant price swings and continuing issues with material supplies and the skills required for traditional build all suggest that this will happen naturally, without us trying to force the issue. Our consultancy [...]

  • Published On: 27 February 2023

    The benefits of timber frame construction over traditional build

    Timber framed construction has grown rapidly in the UK, as developers and contractors alike realise that it is now competitive on costs, but is also significantly faster than traditional alternatives, as well as carrying far more energy efficiency potential. Traditional versus timber framed construction There are various methods of construction when approaching a [...]