Frame technology is a construction method in which the load-bearing structure of the building is based on a skeleton, usually made of wood or steel. The skeleton carries the loads of the building and the spaces between its elements are filled with insulating materials. Frame technology is popular for its fast construction time, lightweight construction and good insulation properties. It is mainly used in residential construction, but also in industrial halls and commercial buildings.
The basis of the structure is, for example, a suitably prepared C24-grade structural timber. The wall framework is integrated with the cladding, insulation and the vapour and wind barrier layers. The arrangement of the individual layers depends on the chosen design solution.
How is a timber-frame house built?
Structural components can be prepared directly on site or prefabricated at the factory. In the case of prefabrication, ready-made wall elements and other structural components are transported to the building site and then assembled during the construction of the building.
What makes framework technology stand out?
Framework construction It enables components to be prepared with precision and allows for prefabrication, which streamlines subsequent assembly. Of particular importance here are the quality of the timber, the correct execution of joints, and ensuring the continuity of the insulation and the airtightness of the partitions.
Framework construction versus brickwork construction
The main difference lies in the building’s structure. In timber-frame construction, the loads are transferred by timber frame, whereas in traditional brick construction, this function is primarily performed by load-bearing brickwork.
