BUILDING SYSTEMS
Timber frame & SIPs specialists.
We supply and erect timber frame and structural insulated panel (SIPs) building systems to meet your architect’s specifications. We provide expert guidance on design, supply, and erection to ensure a seamless installation.
Building with timber frame or SIPs is one of the most efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective ways to create a high-performance home.
With rising energy costs, a thermally efficient home is more important than ever. Our timber frame and SIPs (Structural Insulated Panel) systems are designed to meet and exceed UK energy efficiency standards.
We specialise in building with structural timber and can manage the design, supply, and erection of your insulated timber building system, to achieve high-quality, energy-efficient homes.
Whether you’re looking for technical support, airtightness solutions, or a full supply and erect service, we provide expert guidance every step of the way.
Why choose us for your timber frame or SIPs project?
We are experts in timber construction, helping self-builders and developers achieve high-quality, sustainable homes.
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Decades of experience in timber engineering & construction.
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Precision-manufactured kits for fast, reliable installation.
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Comprehensive technical support from design to completion.
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Airtight, energy-efficient systems that reduce running costs.
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Full Supply & Erect Service for a stress-free build.
Choosing the right building system.
System selection and sourcing of the best manufacturing partners.
Minimising thermal bridging to cut down energy waste.
Compliance with building regulations and warranty requirements.
Structural
performance
capabilities.
Building airtight to prevent draughts and uncontrolled ventilation.
Integration with other building systems (foundations, cladding, steelwork)
Optimising
insulation to reduce
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Compatibility with renewable technologies (solar panels, heat pumps etc.).
Fire safety.
Choosing the right timber system for your project is crucial. Our technical support services ensure you get the right structural solution to meet your architectural design, performance goals, and budget. We offer detailed advice on:
What is a timber frame?
Timber frame construction has been used for centuries and remains one of the most popular building methods due to its speed, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
Timber frame building systems consists of pre-manufactured panels, including:
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Structural timber studs – the core framework.
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Insulation layers – keeping your home warm.
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Breather membranes and vapour barriers – enhancing airtightness and moisture control.
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External & internal sheathing – providing structural strength.
Why choose timber frame?
✔ Fast Build Times – timber frames are prefabricated, reducing on-site construction time.
✔ Superior Thermal Performance – excellent insulation properties lead to lower energy bills.
✔ Lightweight but Strong – ideal for sites with poor ground conditions or limited access.
✔ Versatile Design – can be clad in brick, render, timber, or any external finish.
✔ Eco-Friendly – sustainable materials with a low carbon footprint.
What is a SIP?
SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) are an advanced building system offering exceptional insulation, airtightness, and speed of construction. They are formed by sandwiching rigid insulation between two structural OSB boards, creating a strong, lightweight panel.
We work with the leading SIP’s manufacturers to provide a high-quality SIP’s kits that are precision-engineered to ensure a perfect fit, reducing on-site waste and errors.
Why choose SIPs?
✔ Outstanding Energy Efficiency – minimal thermal bridging for lower heating costs.
✔ High Strength-to-Weight Ratio – ideal for large spans & open-plan designs.
✔ Rapid On-Site Assembly – panels slot together quickly, reducing build time.
✔ Superior Airtightness – reduces draughts and improves indoor comfort.
✔ Sustainable Building Solution – offers a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional methods.
What other support can we offer?
Our Supply & Erect Service
We offer a full supply and erect service, ensuring your timber frame or SIPs home is installed quickly and correctly.
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Performance – we work with you to understand your performance requirements.
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Architectural Review – one size does not suit all, so we carefully review your architectural design to understand the performance requirements.
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System selection – we select the best system that will provide best value and deliver your long-term performance objectives.
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Design & Engineering – we work with your architect to finalise technical drawings.
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Prefabrication – panels are manufactured off-site by our manufacturing partner to meet architectural arrangements and specifications.
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Delivery to Site – we organise the delivery of all components ready for assembly on site.
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Erection by Expert Teams – our skilled installers ensure a smooth, high-quality build.
Why Use Our Supply & Erect Service?
✔ Specialist Expertise – we understand performance parameters so are able to specify the best system solution for your unique architectural design.
✔ Faster Installation – reducing construction time & on-site labour costs.
✔ Quality Assured – ensuring panels are installed correctly for maximum performance.
✔ Compliance – meeting Building Control & warranty requirements.
Our Airtightness Service
A well-sealed building envelope is key to optimising energy efficiency. We offer specialist airtightness services to ensure your timber frame or SIPs home meets the latest regulations.
How do we improve airtightness?
✔ High-Quality Vapour Control Layers – preventing unwanted airflow.
✔ Sealing of Joints and Penetrations with Specialist Tapes – eliminating leaks at windows, doors & service entries.
✔ Blower Door Testing – measuring airtightness to ensure compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations.
Why Use Our Airtightness Service?
✔ Lower Heating Bills – less energy wasted through gaps and leaks.
✔ Better Indoor Comfort – fewer draughts and temperature fluctuations.
✔ Improved Air Quality – reducing dust, allergens and external pollutants.
✔ Passivhaus and SAP Compliance – achieving low-energy building certification.
Sustainability
We are passionate about using sustainable building technologies in the builds that we manage. We believe in timber frame and SIPs construction as the future of homebuilding. These modern building systems offer a genuine alternative to traditional bricks and mortar, providing exceptional energy efficiency, faster build times, and a significantly lower environmental impact.
Our mission is to build eco-friendly, cost-effective homes that support healthier living and contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
By embracing offsite construction methods, we create homes that are not only strong, durable, and beautifully designed but also sustainable and thermally efficient. We prioritise the use of natural materials and work with leading suppliers to integrate innovative, low-impact technologies such as heat recovery ventilation, high-performance triple glazing, and renewable energy solutions like solar PV.
We believe that by choosing timber frame and SIPs, self-builders can achieve high-performance homes with low running costs, reducing their carbon footprint while benefiting from the speed and precision of modern construction techniques.
Building with timber is one of the most environmentally friendly choices available. Our timber systems are sourced from manufacturers that use timber from sustainably managed forests, ensuring your home has a low environmental impact.
Sustainable Benefits of Timber & SIPs Construction:
✔ Renewable Material – wood is a natural, sustainable resource.
✔ Low Embodied Carbon – timber absorbs & stores CO₂.
✔ Less Waste – prefabrication reduces on-site material waste.
✔ Energy Efficiency – reducing the long-term carbon footprint of your home.
We only use FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC-certified timber, ensuring responsible sourcing and eco-friendly construction.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to responsible building practices. By combining inspiring design with sustainable innovation, we are helping to shape the future of housing - one self-build at a time.
Address
Orchard House, Greenfields,
St Ives, Cambs, PE27 5HB
Phone
07862 257 384