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Roofing a Timber Frame Building

Timber frame buildings have their own structural logic, and the roof needs to work with that rather than being treated identically to a traditional masonry build.

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Working with the frame's structural design

Timber frame roofs are usually specified as part of the overall structural design from an early stage, since roof loading and the frame's engineering are closely linked.

Breathability and moisture management

Timber frame construction has specific requirements around vapour control and breathable membranes to manage moisture properly, which affects how the roof build-up is specified.

Faster construction, different sequencing

Timber frame builds often move faster than traditional masonry construction, which means the roofing stage needs to keep pace rather than becoming the limiting factor.

Getting the design details right

Eaves, verges and any complex junctions need to be designed with the timber frame system in mind from the start, rather than adapted afterward.

We cover new build and re-roofing projects throughout Chester, Crewe, Warrington, Northwich, Winsford, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Wilmslow and across the rest of Cheshire and the Wirral. Our team has experience roofing timber frame builds and can work alongside your frame supplier's specifications.

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