All Timber Frames is a dedicated timber frame construction company based in Cheriton Fitzpaine, eight miles from Exeter.

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Recent Developments

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Last  month we finally received the great news that planning permission has been granted for our new manufacturing facility. This will give us an additional 200 plus square metres of floor space which in turn will allow us to double our production. New enquiries and orders have been very good with our fully closed panels being particularly favoured by clients who appreciate the benefits of being that much further advanced on site by having more of the fabrication carried out in our factory.

We have in the last month taken on a new apprentice, strengthening our ties with the further education college in Tiverton, as well as two other experienced timber frame makers.

The upcoming projects are in Staverton near Totnes, Sidmouth, Abergavenny, Aylesbeare near Exeter and Mount Hawke in Cornwall. All of the frames are going to be closed panel systems varying from 140mm to 235mm frames. Should anyone wish to visit any of these sites, or our factory, they would be most welcome, give us a ring to make the arrangements.

On a more general note there has been much media debate on the health of the construction industry. We have certainly seen a marked increase in business and all the merchants we use have reported an upturn in trade. The one draw back is that we have also witnessed lead times growing for some of the products we use. Another barometer of activity was the recent Self Build Show at Westpoint in Exeter, visitor numbers were far higher this year compared to recent years. Confidence has definitely returned to the market, lets hope this is not another false dawn.

Glenfrome Primary School

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The erection of the new straw bale classroom at Glenfrome Primary School was successfully completed in a three day time frame. The erection process would have been even quicker if we had not been delayed by a thunderstorm which meant that the crane could not operate while there was lightening in the sky. It is often stated that one of the advantages of timber frame construction is the ability to build in all types of weather, this is generally true, however cranes cannot operate when lightening is about, nor when wind speeds are in excess of 28mph.

Back in the factory we are close to finishing the manufacture of frames for two detached houses in Carbis Bay, near St Ives. These are 140mm open panel frames for a local developer. At the end of this week we will be starting to make a 235mm closed panel system for a large detached house near Falmouth, this frame will be going to site on August 27th . Anyone wishing to see one of our frames being erected can contact the office to arrange a visit to site.

Straw Bale Developments

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We have recently purchased a baler machine which will enable us to produce smaller than the farming industry standard size straw bales. This will mean that we can now manufacture straw bale insulated wall panels and roof cassettes that are 300mm thick. The result will be a cheaper option for those builders who are keen to build using straw as the insulation product. As I write the latest straw bale project is leaving our yard, a classroom for a primary school in Bristol, using the full width wall panels and roof cassettes.

All Timber Frames To Expand

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We have recently submitted plans for an additional factory building at our site in Cheriton Fitzpaine. The new building will give us an extra 2,200 square feet of manufacturing space which will help us to more easily meet the demand for our frames. Our original plans met with some local opposition, however after a meeting with the planning officer the new scheme will allow him to recommend the proposal be passed. All being well the new building will be erected later this summer.

gm-design

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Our new web site has now been up and running for a few days and we are already reaping the benefit. We are really pleased with the site and how it represents the work that we do.Initial feedback from potential clients has been very positive. The site was designed and built by gm-design ltd who are based in Exeter, 01392 340460. They quickly took on board the nature of our business and the character of All Timber Frames to put forward their initial design ideas. These were then developed with some input from ourselves. We chose gm-design because they are not only very good at what they do, they also take real pride in their work, I think this is bourne out in the finished site. A big thank you to everyone at gm-design who worked so hard, especially Lucy, Mark, Richard and Lee.

Top 5 Advantages of a Timber Self-build

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The joy of working with timber frames means that the construction time is up to 30% quicker than building in masonry. The beneficial impact this has on the project budget alongside the environmental credentials is why 90% of self-builders in the UK choose a timber frame

All Timber Frames New Website

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Welcome to the new All Timber Frames website. We hope you find the site interesting and informative. We would of course welcome any feedback you may have on the site.

We will be updating the site regularly with information on what we are up to and more general news on matters concerning the timber frame industry, so please visit our site again!