Insulating and rendering a timber framed construction
Timber frame methods of building offer many benefits in the way of fast-track and off-site construction. However, although timber is treated, it's vulnerable to rot and needs to be kept in a warm, dry environment.
Our guide takes you through the steps to ensure these problems are prevented when insulating a timber framed house.
Common issues and queries you can face
Insulate and finish with weberend MT
Insulate the frame within the stud, provide a minimium 40mm cavity (20mm if backed by breather membrane or similar). Fix suitable sheathing board spaced off to create drained/ventilated cavity and finish with weberend MT.
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Insulate
Fix insulation within the stud.
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Ventilate
Provide suitable sheathing board spaced off the insulation/stud to maintain the drained and ventilated cavity.
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Finish
Finish with weberend MT system with choice of finishes.
Full specification details for panel based systems are available from our technical team.
External Wall Insulation (EWI)
EWI offers additional insulation for a timber framed house when combined with internal insulation. Find out more about EWI here.
Case Study - Tregenna Estate
Take a look at our Tregenna Estate Case Study where weberend MT was used on a number of timber framed houses.
eHome2 - Contributing to the future of housebuilding
Our lightweight, flexible weberend MT system was used on the eHome2 project within the Energy House 2.0 facility at the University of Salford. Read more about the future of housebuilding and this exciting experiment here.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact our technical team:
- Email: technical@netweber.co.uk
- Telephone: (01525) 722 100
Our technical team is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 5.00pm.
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