At Maple Timber Frame, our passion lies in the creation of exquisite and eco-friendly timber frame houses that radiate warmth, character, and energy efficiency throughout Lancaster and the picturesque Lancashire countryside. Our team of skilled designers and builders work closely with each client, ensuring their unique vision is transformed into an exceptional and unparalleled abode that will serve as the heart of their family for countless generations. From inception to completion, our proficient team will guide you in crafting your ideal timber frame home. Whether constructing from the ground up or restoring a historic structure, our extensive knowledge and expertise will bring your aspirations to fruition.
Welcome to Maple Timber Frame Lancaster
Self-Build with Maple Timber Frame
Maple Timber Frame is dedicated to providing cost-effective options for self-build projects using timber frame construction, which offers a range of benefits. These houses are known for their exceptional energy efficiency, thanks to improved insulation and the thermal properties of timber. The post-and-beam design allows for versatile layouts and open floor plans, granting homeowners the freedom to create their perfect living space. Timber is an environmentally sustainable building material with a low carbon footprint, providing a renewable resource for construction. Exposed timber frames offer a warm, rustic aesthetic appealing to homeowners seeking unique and distinctive home designs.
Sustainable Frames
Timber-framed houses are environmentally friendly, utilising renewable wood from responsible forestry that helps absorb CO2. These homes provide excellent energy efficiency and insulation, while their durability allows them to last for centuries, promoting long-term sustainability through reduced resource consumption and repairs. The timber components in these houses can be repurposed or recycled at the end of their use, promoting a circular, environmentally sustainable approach. Wood’s efficient use of resources has made it a popular choice among eco-conscious homeowners and builders.
Aesthetic Appeal and Versatility
Timber framed homes have a timeless aesthetic that appeals to many homeowners. The exposed wooden beams create a warm, rustic atmosphere and add character to the interior and exterior. These houses also offer versatile design options with open construction, allowing for larger floor plans and customisation. The strength of timber frames allows homeowners to adapt and renovate their homes as needed. This flexibility lets the house evolve with its occupants, creating a warm and timeless ambiance. Timber frame homes are popular for their unique aesthetic and versatility, making them a preferred choice for custom-built residences.
Precision Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
At Maple Timber Frame, we combine state-of-the-art technology and skilled craftsmanship to fabricate precise timber components for our homes. Our meticulous production process guarantees efficient on-site assembly. Prioritising quality assurance, we conduct rigorous inspections at every stage of construction to uphold the highest safety and quality standards for our timber frame residences.
Cost-Effectiveness and Customisation
Timber frame homes in Lancaster offer cost-saving benefits through efficient material usage, faster construction, and superior insulation. Their lightweight yet strong structural design allows for smaller, less expensive foundations. These homes are easily adaptable, enabling future expansions or even relocation. With proper maintenance, timber-framed structures can last for centuries, justifying the initial investment. Furthermore, the high demand for these distinctive homes may increase their resale value over time. By capitalising on the inherent efficiency, speed, energy performance, and versatility of timber framing, homeowners gain a cost-effective solution with enduring long-term advantages.
Our vision for the future is to provide affordable, truly sustainable, zero carbon homes without requiring major changes in the way we live.
They trusted us
Testimonials
Fantastic service from start to finish. Top quality work by a top quality team Highly recommended
Anthony B.,
Bought a timber frame from Maple a couple of years ago. They were a great help during the design process and we can say now that the end result is all they promised, a super house with high insulation values and low heating bills, well done Maple!
Derek W.,
The chosen frame was the standard Maple 90mm design, which was filled with90mm of mineral wool. Though Maple also offer a 140mm frame with higher levels of insulation, Graham and Suzanna’s house achieved an energy efficiencySAP rating of 99 out of 100, so they feel they made the right choice
Build It Magazine,
The Parkyns were determined not to cut corners, and visited some of the Maple’sprevious clients, talking to them about the service. Chris wanted Maple to obtain building regulation consent, supply and erect the frame, and provide the second fix carpentry, but preferred to subcontract out to the various other trades and purchase further materials for himself.
Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine,
Maple Timber Frame helped the Nozedars throughout their project – liaising with the planners and adapting the plans. They had designed the chalet bungalow from the outside, in order to meet all planning requirements.
Homebuilding & Renovating,
After tendering to three timber frame companies the Spraggana chose Maple TimberFrame, who returned the cheapest quote and was the only company prepared to create a totally bespoke frame to Keith Cattell’s design
Homebuilding & Renovating,
The Hansons started by visiting timber frame show homes. They found that many of the designs had vertical wooden posts as standard. While they could see their charm, they could also imagine the bumped heads and tears. The absence of posts was the initial attraction to timber frame manufacturer, Maple. ‘We also like Maple because they were a small, friendly company’ said Caroline. ‘It was great to see the company director, Philip Price, take such an active, hands-on interest in our project.’
Caroline,
The classic stone portico over the front door was created by a specialist firm of stonemasons, Faussets near Blackpool in Lancashire, recommended by Maple. Even allowing for transport costs (to Cambridgeshire), we reckon that we would have had to pay two or three times the price to have had the portico built locally.
Graham & Suzanna,
The erection of the timber-frame was a model of efficiency. The three-man teamarrived mid morning . . . and by the end of the first day already had the frame erectedto first floor level. The entire job took just one week.
Build it Magazine,
I have a complete distrust of tradesmen, which helped us to decide on a buildingusing timber-frame. It is such a quick process, which gives a weathertight shellwithin a few days.
Chris Parkyn,
We wanted to build in timber-frame because it would be quicker than brick and block. We also wanted a house with good thermal values. We wanted apackage company that would give us support all the way through the project, so we simply worked our way through the Build It list of package companies and contracted seven or eightwho sounded suitable
Graham Reynolds,
Lynn and Audrey had visited the Homebuilding & Renovating Show together and hadboth been impressed by Maple Timber Frame, who worked with them to develop theirideas into workable designs. They were interesting to talk to and interested in what wehad to say, but what really clinched it was their flexibility. We weren’t prepared tocompromise on our design.
Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine,
We were on site before the full tendering process for the timber frame was complete.We went to about eight companies and based on a combination of cost and reportsfrom others before deciding on Maple.
Sandra Parkyn,
Manufacturers of Fine Timber Frame Homes
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