Benefits of ITFMA Manufactured Timber Frame

Irish Timber Frame Manufacturers' Association (ITFMA) members factory-manufactured timber frame guarantee the highest level of accuracy and quality and significantly simplifies on-site construction.

In terms of build speed, timber frame can deliver a significant (~30%) reduction on traditional construction times, which effects cash flow and reduces local disturbances.

Build quality is improved as each unit is an engineered solution with the consistency and accuracy of factory technology including Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.

There are lower call back costs, as any problems encountered can be eliminated immediately before leaving the factory.

Project costs are estimated to be reduced, not because timber frame is cheap, this method of construction is not cheaper (particularly if the builder hasn't thought his practices through) but because factory fabrication means much greater predictability, better controls and of course, a faster pace.

There is less need for materials on site which reduces waste and loss through theft, this facilitates a tidier, healthier and safer site.

A dry weather-proof shell can be achieved in a fraction of the time taken for the masonry counterpart this has a financial advantage as capital outlay is reduced and internal trades proceed without hold ups due to the vagaries of a very Irish complaint - the weather.