Taylor
Lane Timber Frame has supplied its 140mm timber frame kit with 100mm rigid
polyurethane insulation, 240mm I-joist floor and combination of standard, attic
and stub trusses for a house in rural Herefordshire.
Self-builders,
Victoria and Jason Dutton embraced this modern method of construction as an
alternative to a traditional oak frame, without compromising on style.
Having
purchased the design rights for a four-bed house with open plan kitchen / diner
and garden room from an oak frame supplier, the couple began researching timber
frame suppliers before settling on local company, Taylor Lane Timber Frame.
“We
loved the oak frame design but after further research into timber frame builds
we knew that with some clever internal and external features, we could
replicate a similar look and feel using modern build methods,” says Tori.
“We
had heard nothing but positive reviews about Taylor Lane and after meeting with
Padraig [Taylor Lane’s selfbuild manager] and talking through our vision, we
had no hesitation in our decision to build using a Taylor Lane frame.
Padraig was fantastic throughout, as was the supply and delivery of the
frame. Every dealing we had with them was a pleasure.”
Taylor
Lane’s timber frame is precision engineered in a controlled environment for
consistency and accuracy. It can then be built rapidly once delivered to
site. A typical three-bed house can be wind and water-tight within a week, a
huge benefit for those working to a strict build schedule as follow-on trades
can progress without delay.
One
of the main benefits of building with timber frame is outstanding thermal
performance. Tori and Jason had to achieve a fairly stringent U-value as
part of the overall Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) energy rating.
“Taylor Lane really helped us with this. Their knowledge about energy
efficiency and U-values was instrumental in helping us achieve the targets
required for planning permission.”
Externally
the house is striking, with its traditional combination of timber, brick and
render. The new building is two storeys with a gable and two dormers. The
ground floor is largely brick with timber cladding to the side and rear.
The first floor is rendered and clad with timber. Oak frame adds interest
to the main gable.
The
couple sourced materials and skills locally including the beautiful window and
door furniture forged by AWB Metalwork from Ledbury.
