Timber frame use continues to increase

Timer frame increased three times fasterthan masonry methods last year, according to figures published by the UK Timber frame association ( UKTFA )

Published by Contract Journal

The interim report shows the market share for timber frame now stands at 20.5% more than double its share in 1999. Against growth in all housing starts of 3.5% last year, its use in  estimated to have increased by 7.5%, compared with 2.4% for masonry methods.

UKTFA chief executive Bryan Woodley said "We expect timber frame housing to expand at about twice the average rate for the market, leading to further increases in market share to 2009. I think we'll see the highest growth in the social housing sector, where timber frame is still expected to outperform all other methods of construction."

More than 51,700 timber frame housing and commercial units were built in 2006