HOW STURDY ARE TIMBER HOMES?  In places experiencing extreme climates, the first choice of construction material is Timber. Heavy snowfalls in Switzerland and earthquakes in Japan are testimony to this. Furthermore, the lightweight, flexible and shock absorbing nature of Timber elements contribute to the strength of the Timber Frame system. All our Timber is strength graded according to standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards (S.A.B.S) ARE THERE ANY BANKS THAT FINANCE A TIMBER HOME? Timber Frame housing is recognized and approved by all financial institutions throughout the country.  The same rates apply to a Timber home as to a conventional house. There is no discrimination. WILL MY INSURANCE BE HIGHER ON A TIMBER HOME THAN ON A CONVENTIONAL HOME?         No. The same rates will apply. Insurance companies have long since accepted Timber homes at the same fire resistance rating for conventional houses, as required by the SABS. IS THE BUILDING OF A TIMBER HOME NOT RESTRICTED TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL AREAS? Timber Homes are recognized by all local authorities throughout the country.  WHEN I THINK OF TIMBER HOMES, I THINK HIGH MAINTENANCE - IS THIS TRUE?          Timber houses are not a maintenance nightmare!! The maintenance requirements for a Timber home are in fact simple and inexpensive. When necessary, a re-coating of the exterior surfaces is applied. Many clients can attest to their first re-coating being necessary after 5 to 6 years. With the modern Timber coatings we use, the need to sand down the surfaces prior to re-application is not even necessary. WHAT ABOUT DURABILITY - WON'T THE WOOD ROT OR GET ATTACKED BY TERMITES AND FUNGUS?       When it comes to Timber, you only need look at the many Timber buildings around the country that were built at the turn of the century (without modern day Timber treatment) for proof of durability. ISN'T A TIMBER HOME A FIRE HAZARD? The Code of Practice for Timber Building is quoted as saying "the incidence of fire depends more on occupation and living habits than on whether the structure is of Timber or any other materials". WHAT ABOUT THE INSULATION OF TIMBER HOMES FOR BOTH SOUND AND TEMPERATURE? The insulating qualities of a Timber home are far superior to other structures. The primary reason for this is the excellent thermal insulation of Rhinoboard and Timber lining and the "natural" cavity between exterior and interior walls that incorporates insulating material. Sound absorptive material is inserted in all bathroom walls and all materials are screwed into place thereby eliminating vibration. HOW EASY ARE ALTERATIONS ON A TIMBER HOME?  Due to the fact that all panels, walls, etc., are screwed into place, disassembling to allow for extensions is a simple and most importantly clean task.