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What is included in a timber frame kit home?
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A standard timber frame kit includes: external wall panels (structural frame with sheathing board and breather membrane), internal load-bearing wall panels, ...
What is included in a timber frame kit home?
A standard timber frame kit includes: external wall panels (structural frame with sheathing board and breather membrane), internal load-bearing wall panels, floor cassettes or joists, roof trusses or rafters with bracing, all structural fixings and connectors, and engineering drawings with erection instructions. Most kits do NOT include: foundations, insulation (unless closed panel), windows and doors, roofing materials, internal finishes, services (plumbing, electrical, heating), or external cladding.
A standard timber frame kit includes: external wall panels (structural frame with sheathing board and breather membrane), internal load-bearing wall panels, floor cassettes or joists, roof trusses or rafters with bracing, all structural fixings and connectors, and engineering drawings with erection instructions. Most kits do NOT include: foundations, insulation (unless closed panel), windows and doors, roofing materials, internal finishes, services (plumbing, electrical, heating), or external cladding. The exact contents vary significantly between manufacturers and specification levels — always request a detailed schedule of what is and is not included before comparing quotes.
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