Projects at a Glance:

Kitchen & Bathroom Projects

These works were entirely performed by ourselves, no need to involve several trades.

 

Knebworth

 

Knebworth

An original 2 bedroom bungalow was extensively extended and modernised to form a 5 bedroom house.

 

Conservation Suggestions:

 

FAQs

Why ECO Construction?

Please review our environment section for just a few of the reasons that eco-construction is a good idea.

Why use so much insulation in a hot climate?

Insulation reduces the energy required for heating and cooling, reducing the required size of boilers, solar panels and cooling equipment. Even in a hot climate there are approximately three months of the year when temperatures can be cold enough to require heating.

Is a timber frame a problem in hot weathers?

Timber framed buildings are used all over the world in cold climates, (Scandinavia) and hot places (Australia and the USA) and have a very good record. It is estimated that approximately 70% of the world’s population live in timber framed buildings. Timber frame in Spain is very good alternative.

Our Construction

Don’t be fooled by log cabins or garden buildings: Our construction of a very high quality. Once the work is complete it is hard to tell it is constructed in Wood. With our double skin of OSB sheeting the building feels solid and sound transference is low.

Is it expensive?

Generally it is competitive to a traditional build but it should be remembered that build quality is higher and improved thermal insulation and inclusion of solar energy reduce gas and electricity consumption.

Does it take a long time to build?

With much of the fabrication of the structure performed off site it is erected quickly and cleanly on site. There are many opportunities to perform work in parallel and installation of services is far easier.

Are termites a problem?

Termites exist in Spain and the timber frame should be treated against these. Termites require a damp enclosed environment to live. Suitable detailing and, where necessary, the incorporation of a termite barrier will prevent them from becoming a problem

What about fire?

All timber frame buildings have to comply with fire regulations and there have been extensive studies made of timber frame construction action in fire situations. Although the general perception is that wood burns it actually requires substantial heat to start burning and then chars in a regular way, whereas steel, both in concrete and exposed, soon loses strength on heating.