How much does the timber structure itself cost?

The structural timber package (walls, floors, roof — materials and factory fabrication) typically costs €280–€450/m² for a standard timber frame home, or €450–€700/m² for a CLT structure. This represents 15–25% of the total turnkey cost.

The structural timber package (walls, floors, roof — materials and factory fabrication) typically costs €280–€450/m² for a standard timber frame home, or €450–€700/m² for a CLT structure. This represents 15–25% of the total turnkey cost. The remainder is foundations, services, finishes, and external works. Structural timber is one of the most cost-effective elements of the building.

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