Timber frame house
Posted: 01 Jan 2009 14:38
Hello,
Although I have completed plans for a conventional concrete/brick villa and have permission to build, I am now seriously considering a Timber Frame kit type villa. The reason is two fold, 1) Reduced construction time. 2) Cost.
Although I am able to find numerous companies offering this service in most of Europe and the USA I have failed to find any that either ship to Cyprus or any manufactures within Cyprus that offer this service.
My Questions are.
i) Are my reasons (See above) valid in Cyprus?
ii) Are there reasons why Timber Frame houses should NOT be considered in Cyprus?
iii) Does anyone know of any companies that IMPORT and erect pre-made and or bespoke Timber Frame homes to Cyprus?
iv) Does anyone know if any companies exist within Cyprus that MANUFACTURE and supply pre-made/bespoke Timber Frame homes?
v) Has anyone any experience of this type of construction in Cyprus?
vi) Should I find a company outside of Cyprus that is willing to ship to the island, would anyone know if there are builders on the island that are willing to erect the kit i.e. construct the foundations/base, walls services etc?
vii) Would I need the services of an Architect, Civil Engineer for the base and external brick/block walls prior to purchase and or manufacture of the kit?
viii) Would I need the service of an Architect, Civil Engineer during the construction phase of the project?
I am assuming that the planning/building regulations are the same for Timber Frame homes as they are for Concrete/brick constructed properties.
If any one has any observations on any of my question I would be extremely grateful to hear there comments.
Garry
Although I have completed plans for a conventional concrete/brick villa and have permission to build, I am now seriously considering a Timber Frame kit type villa. The reason is two fold, 1) Reduced construction time. 2) Cost.
Although I am able to find numerous companies offering this service in most of Europe and the USA I have failed to find any that either ship to Cyprus or any manufactures within Cyprus that offer this service.
My Questions are.
i) Are my reasons (See above) valid in Cyprus?
ii) Are there reasons why Timber Frame houses should NOT be considered in Cyprus?
iii) Does anyone know of any companies that IMPORT and erect pre-made and or bespoke Timber Frame homes to Cyprus?
iv) Does anyone know if any companies exist within Cyprus that MANUFACTURE and supply pre-made/bespoke Timber Frame homes?
v) Has anyone any experience of this type of construction in Cyprus?
vi) Should I find a company outside of Cyprus that is willing to ship to the island, would anyone know if there are builders on the island that are willing to erect the kit i.e. construct the foundations/base, walls services etc?
vii) Would I need the services of an Architect, Civil Engineer for the base and external brick/block walls prior to purchase and or manufacture of the kit?
viii) Would I need the service of an Architect, Civil Engineer during the construction phase of the project?
I am assuming that the planning/building regulations are the same for Timber Frame homes as they are for Concrete/brick constructed properties.
If any one has any observations on any of my question I would be extremely grateful to hear there comments.
Garry