FAQs
How often does the wood have to be treated?
Depending on climates and building location between 2 and 5 years.
What treatments do you use?
Sikkens.
Do you know of any builders that specialise in this type of timber building?
The houses arrive with full instructions so any well respected builder can erect the buildings.
How long will the buildings last?
If the timbers are kept well treated and protected from the elements the houses will last for hundreds of years. Buildings at one of our developments are being sold with a 125 year lease.
How are they assembled?
The houses require a concrete base to raise them above ground, with 2 or 3 course of brickwork with plenty of ventilation underneath the timber building itself. The internal frames are then erected with the external logs slotting together to form the external walls. Insulation and breathable membranes keep the heat in and the cold out whilst allowing the timbers to breathe and stay damp proof.
How are they delivered?
The houses are delivered in packs that are five side wrapped on 2 or 3 articulated lorries depending on the size of the house. From this point it is the responsibility of the customer to unload the lorries by use of a fork lift truck or crane. The hauliers allow a total of 3 hours to unload the houses from the trailers.
What is included in the delivered price?
The full schedule of contents is listed in the specifications on the website. More detailed plans are available on request.
How long do they take to build?
On average the buildings take 10-12 weeks for a 'Turn Key' solution. This includes full fit out with all plumbing, bathrooms, kitchens ready to live in. The homes can usually be made water tight within 2 weeks.
Are the windows double glazed?
No, they are triple glazed for extra thermal efficiency to resist against the extremes of the Scandinavian climate.
Do they conform to British Building regulations?
We can confirm that the kits delivered to the UK are designed to comply in principle with UK Building Regulations, but always speak to your local Council Building Inspector.
What type of timber is used in the buildings?
We use the finest Scandinavian red and white woods from the far North of Sweden. Slow grown timber is much more stable and resistant to cupping and twist. This is important with pre sawn components as it makes the construction much quicker and negates the need for more alterations.