Does a traditional timber frame lay at the heart of your new build or extension project? With an array of benefits associated with timber as a construction material, it’s easy to understand the appeal. For example, wood is a natural insulator in its own right, and timber framed buildings also create more space for additional insulation when compared with a brick building. With more potential for offsite cutting and modulation, wooden structures also typically have a fast construction time too.
Based in Church Crookham, Fleet, SLK Construction is a timber frame specialist covering all neighbouring parts of Hampshire and Surrey. A selection of our key service areas includes Basingstoke, Farnham and Guildford.
Using superior green oak beams procured from trusted suppliers, our team excels in all forms of construction-based timber work. As a result, our services include:
Green oak is a fresh sawn timber which has been clear cut in the previous 3 to 6 months. This means it has a moisture content of around 60% to 80%. As the oak dries out, a process known as seasoning, this figure falls. To clarify, the ‘green’ in the name refers to the oak’s freshness rather than its colour.
Investing in timber framed buildings or structures opens the door to a wealth of benefits. Some of the most appealing include:
The embodied costs of producing timber framed buildings and structures are significantly less than those in masonry construction. For your peace of mind, we carefully source our timber from suppliers with the appropriate policies for management and sustainability.
If you’re planning a full new build project in Basingstoke, Farnham, Guildford or any other local or regional area, discover more about the full range of services we cover when managing your project to completion.