All builders usually build with Cypress treated pine
or hardwood timber
Termite infestation in timber has to be one of a
builder's and homeowner's greatest fears. Ford Timbers' has addressed this in
its new range of termite resistant, dead straight DPR Plus structural hardwood
products - ideal for all bearer, joist and framing applications. The new DPR
Plus range is made from specially selected CCA treated, termite resistant
hardwood species which exhibit low shrinkage characteristics.
There are
a number of features, which made DPR Plus products so different. These included:
Termite resistant
Dead Straight (bow and spring stresses are relieved during milling)
Solid bearers to 6.3 metres
Floor joists to 10.2 metres
Accurately dimensioned to size
Pencil rounded edges for ease of handling. No splinters!
Smooth surfaces make it easier to paint
Cut only from specially selected, durable hardwood species
Low shrinkage rate
High strength rating (F14 and F17)
End trimmed and sealed
Posts (100 x 100) - dead straight both ways
Displays the "natural" look of Australian hardwoods (particularly effective
in pole homes)
Immunised against Lyctus Borer
All DPR hardwood products
(including the new DPR Plus range) are available for use as framing, sub floor
framing, roof trusses, lintels, rafters, battens and posts. They are
particularly popular for pergolas, decks, exposed joists and pole home framing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a
timber frame house different from a steel frame house? A modern steel frame house is normally made of a
steel frame and an outer supporting wall of brick. A modern timber frame house
replaces the steel frame with a timber frame strong enough to carry all the
loads of the house. The plasterboard usually covers this internally and a brick,
stone or timber 'siding' external finish.
Will a timber frame home last? Yes. A new timber frame home will last as well as,
if not better than, any other type of new home. Softwood timber frame houses
have been built in the UK since the 19th Century and are still going strong.
Your timber frame home will still be there for your great grandchildren to enjoy
... and beyond.
Will a timber frame
house look different? No. Typically, timber
frame houses are clad in brick and look like any other house. But a range of
materials is suitable, e.g. stone, block and render, or timber boarding.
Are timber frame homes quiet?
Yes. Modern timber frame systems enjoy
better acoustic insulation qualities than masonry and fully conform to, or
exceed, the latest Building Regulations. So you'll stay on speaking terms with
your neighbours (but not through the wall!)
