timber Homes

The Benefits of Timber Homes

Can be built in environmentally sensitive areas with minimal disruption to the soil or vegetation.

Properly built timber homes are cool in summer and warm in winter.

Timber homes have a low, and often negative carbon footprint which means you are doing your bit for the environment.

Maintenance costs are low.

Studies have shown that timber homes are far healthier to live in both for your physical as well as mental health.

With minimal architectural input, timber homes have far more character and warmth than most conventional building methods.

Properly built timber homes will last as long as their brick or concrete counterparts.

• Built from a renewable resource

• Well insulated

• Low and inexpensive maintenance

• No environmental damage to sensitive areas

• No rising damp

• Healthy to live in

• Lots of character

• Alterations and additions easy

• Quick build time

INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION SOUTH SOUTH AFRICA (ITC-SA)

SA Timber Homes belongs to the ITC-SA which gives clients peace of mind knowing that your home will be built according to the relevant codes. The ITC-SA carries out audits once a year to ensure all the builder members are adhering to the regulations. The ITC also helps write up and update the codes of practice for timber structures together with the SABS in accordance with good engineering standards including keeping up to date with codes of practice from countries around the world.

NHBRC (The NATIONAL HOME BUILDERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL).

SA Timber Homes will soon be a member of the NHBRC as the company has only recently been registered. All new homes have to be enrolled with the NHBRC who ensure that the home conforms to the building regulations. The home must be registered prior to the builder doing any work on site. In the event that the builder deviates from the regulations or does not complete the works the NHBRC will attempt to force him to return or appoint another contractor to complete the work.