The acceptance of Timber Frame housing in South Africa was a slow process. Apart from past legal restraints imposed by the government, part of the blame lies with early Timber Frame builders who built cheap uninteresting holiday homes of a minimum specification. This created a negative stereotype of Timber Frame Construction. 

Nothing could be further from the truth as is evident from the pictures found on this website. The type of design, luxury and quality of finish and combinations of exterior claddings are limited only by one's imagination.

Timber homes can easily be extended without vast costs being incurred. 

Liveable area can be increased both vertically and horizontally without the weight and stress confinements of traditional Construction. 

There is minimal wastage and disturbance to the environment during the building process. A Timber home can be built on any site, no matter how difficult the terrain. Timber structure is the preferred choice of construction by engineers on difficult sites or when unstable soil conditions are present. The additional costs pertaining to the foundations are minimal compared to those costs associated with a conventional home.

On an average home of 100m2 approximately 6m2 (enough for a study or bathroom) is gained by building a Timber Home as opposed to a Brick home. The reason being that an external Timber wall is 110mm thick as opposed to an external brick wall being 280mm thick. 

The ability of Timber homes to withstand soil movement without damage is of prime importance.

The Timber Frame method of building has an inherent ability to accommodate spaciousness (lofted ceiling areas, bigger free spans).

The worldwide trend towards environmentally compatible products in our daily lives makes Timber an easy choice.

You will be living in a safe, comfortable and versatile structure that will last a lifetime.

Each piece of wood, with it's natural grain pattern, is unique and adds real character to your home. 

Wood is a truly amazing material. It is strong, durable and light with excellent thermal properties and great natural beauty. 

The processing of Timber requires far less energy than other building materials. A Timber beam with a span of 15 metres or longer, takes about 20% of the energy required to manufacture a reinforced concrete beam.

Your Timber home will grow old with you.