Why Timber Frame?
Timber frame is a practical choice for self-builders who want a well-insulated home and an efficient build.
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The frame is made off-site using your architectural drawings. When the site is ready, it is delivered and erected by our team.
This reduces the amount of work required on site and gets the structure in place sooner.
Made for an energy-efficient home
Timber frame construction allows for high levels of insulation and airtightness, helping your home retain heat and use less energy, reducing your bills over time.
Made in controlled conditions
The main structure is produced inside our Ballina factory, where our team can check the measurements and workmanship throughout the build, allowing your build to be precisely tailored to you.
Faster frame-up
Because the walls and other structural elements arrive prepared for installation, the frame can be erected efficiently on site.
Freedom with your design
Timber frame can be used for traditional homes, contemporary designs and one-off architectural builds. We work with the home you have designed to suits you.
25+ years
Experience built in
Hands-on global construction knowledge behind every frame, from the first drawings to erection on site.
Up to 30%
Quicker overall build
Off-site manufacture and efficient frame-up can help move your self-build forward sooner.
100%
Bespoke
Each project is bespoke: Your frame and insulation build-up are tailored to your plans, specification and chosen design.
A-rated
Built for energy efficiency
High levels of insulation and airtightness help create the fabric needed for an energy-efficient home.
What we do
OX Timber Frame Homesdesigns, manufactures, delivers and erects timber frames for self-build homes across the West of Ireland.
We take your architectural plans and turn them into the technical information our factory team needs to make the frame. Once it is ready and your site has been prepared, we deliver and erect it. Depending on what you choose this can include:
External walls
Internal walls
Floor structures
Roof structure
Roof felt and battens
Insulation
Airtightness work
Delivery
Erection on site
Can OX Design My Build?
We design the timber frame from your architectural plans
Your architect designs the home. We use those plans to produce the technical timber frame design needed to manufacture it.
We look at the dimensions, layout and structural details before preparing the frame for production. If questions arise, we can work directly with your architect, engineer or builder to resolve them.
You are not choosing from a set of standard house plans, the timber frame is made to suit the home shown in your drawings.
Still finalising your plans?
Get in touch once you’ve submitted your plans for planning permission. We can review your drawings, discuss your timber frame requirements and explain the next steps.
FAQs
Your Questions Answered
Get in touch once you’ve submitted your plans for planning permission. We can review your drawings, discuss your timber frame requirements and explain the next steps.
No. We work from the plans created for your home. You can build a traditional, contemporary or completely individual design.
Yes. We can speak with the professionals working on your home when technical details or changes need to be discussed.
That depends on the package agreed. It may include the walls, floor and roof structures, felt and battens, insulation, airtightness work, delivery and erection. Each item will be listed in your quotation.
Timber frame can accommodate the insulation and airtightness levels needed for a highly energy-efficient A-Rated home. Your final BER will also depend on the full house design, heating system, ventilation, windows and other materials used.
The timeframe depends on the size and design of your home, the agreed package, production availability and whether your foundations are ready. Once we review your drawings, we can give you a programme covering design, manufacture, delivery and erection.
The foundations or substructure must be finished and checked before the frame arrives. There must also be suitable site access for delivery vehicles and lifting equipment. We will go through these requirements with you beforehand.
Yes. Our team designs and builds the structure in Ballina, delivers it and erects it on your site as part of the agreed package.
Once installation is finished, we carry out a final walk-through with your chartered engineer before the timber frame is handed over.
