Build for less in France
Your luxury timber framed house
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Why France is so attractive
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A slower pace of life, which is in direct contrast to the UK !
Relatively cheap building plots ( compared to the UK )
Planning consent usually attainable within two months.
Beautiful scenery, and uncrowded roads.
We are a UK company which specialises in the supply of timber frame houses throughout France. We do have several designs which can be bought from us, with a set price for the entire shell of the house, including inner and outer walls, plus the roof. If you have your own design, then we can provide a quote to have this design fabricated. Please note that the completed house once rendered will look identical to a masonry house, however the u-values will be far superior to single skin block which is the norm in France. If you have bought land with an old house, then you may be able to use some of the original shell, whilst reclaiming the stone to form an outer cavity wall. The timber frame structure would form the inner skin of the house.
The benefits of timber frame
Timber frame is the world's most widely used construction method, accounting for 70% of low rise construction in the developed world. Here are reasons why it is such a good building material ;
- Timber has a thermal value ( u -value) which far exceeds that of masonry. You will make considerable savings on heating bills.
- Our house shells are engineered to the highest levels of accuracy and quality in our factory to UK standards ( Q Mark)
- According to the NHBC there are far fewer problems with timber frame build than masonry construction.
- It is environmentaly friendly - it has the lowest co2 cost of any building material.Our timber comes from Scandinavian forests which replace two saplings for every tree cut down.
-It is much faster to construct than masonry build, especially in France where builders can be extremely slow !
We have evolved a method of operating which makes your build hassle-free, and far more economical than using a French main contractor. It also helps to reduce the high social charges which are associated with using French artisans. As the houses are prefabricated, this obviously vastly reduces labour time on site.
For somebody who can afford to spend some time supervising their project, the cost savings can be huge, in comparison with using a French main contractor.For those who do not know enough about building to do this, it may be possible to hire a project manager in France.The major benefit of using this type of construction is that the shell of the house can be erected in just one to two weeks. A watertight shell can be created a short time after this. It also avoids the problem of builders going away on other jobs, leaving a half completed house, which takes forever to finish !
We can fabricate a house within just one month. All you have to do is submit to the planning authorities, and once this consent is obtained, your house can be ready to transport to site a few weeks later. We design to full Eurocode 5 specifications, which are the new harmonisation codes for Europe. We include all structural calculations, also to Eurocode 5.
How we operate
We have set designs already drawn up by architects.We can also quote based on your design.
We supply house shells to anywhere in France.
We may be able to suggest artisans who can help you with your project., including a team to erect the house.
Please note that we sell the actual shell of the house - the inner and outer walls, plus the roof timbers or trusses. Doors, windows, roof tiles and outer cladding are extra.
How to get started
If you wish to use one of our existing designs, then we can provide you with architectural plans, for submission for planning permission. You simply need to ensure that the design is suitable for the dimensions of your plot. We also suggest that you have a soil test done, to give an indication as to what type of foundations will be suitable.Obviously, it is easier ( and cheaper) to deal with a reasonably level plot.
If you have your own design, then simply email us the plans, for an immediate quote on the total cost of the house shell, plus delivery to site.
One of our houses loaded on the trailer, and ready for
transportation to the Limousin. These are thicker 195 mm walls
to take into account the cold winters. This is the 160 m2
bungalow, which can be seen by clicking the tab above.
Trusses were on a seperate trailer.
Contact Us
Anglo French Timber Frame
Suite 271
57 Great George Street
Leeds LS1 3AJ
Tel : 0845 6430278
Fax : 0113 2429176
