It may be splashed across the front pages at the moment, but the issues surrounding the structural safety of some of our public sector buildings aren’t new. In the decades that followed the end of the Second World War, a huge programme of redevelopment was undertaken; social housing, schools, hospitals and many other public sector […]
Read moreTarget’s Closed Panel System receives LABC Warranty and Premier Guarantee
Target Timber Systems Ltd is pleased to share the news that our factory-made insulated closed panel system has had System Acceptance from both LABC Warranty and Premier Guarantee. The Warranty and Guarantee apply to closed panel timber frame wall panels, solid treated timber sections with sheathing board, breather membrane, vapour control layer and insulation pre-installed. […]
Read moreIs offsite manufacturing a safer way to build?
Is offsite manufacturing a safer way to build? It’s a sad fact that the construction industry has more reported annual deaths and injuries than any other in the UK. According to the HSE, there were 30 fatalities in 2022 and around 60,000 injuries – ouch! Construction sites are dangerous places to work and while […]
Read moreA guide to choosing a timber frame manufacturer
Whether you are self-building for the first time, a property or land developer, or a construction company moving toward building more sustainable and eco-friendly properties, choosing a highly reputable timber frame manufacturer is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions that you’ll have to make. As time-consuming as it may be, your due diligence during […]
Read moreTypes of roof trusses to consider when self-building
If you are considering building a timber frame home, it’s worth carefully considering how the attic space will be used before the design stage. Attic space can not only provide you with more living space, but it can also increase the value of your home. Consider whether to use the space as an extra bedroom, […]
Read moreTypes of cladding for timber frame houses
Types of cladding for timber frame houses The beauty of building a new home with a timber frame system is not only knowing that it is constructed with sustainable, environmentally friendly timber that offers high levels of natural insulation but also because you can design every detail – inside and out. One of the biggest […]
Read moreTimber frame apartments: Why they are so right for today’s property developers and occupants
Timber frame houses are going up all over the country – the demand has never been higher. From luxury detached houses and private housing developments to large-scale social housing developments, timber frame is fast becoming the favoured construction material for UK property developers due to its wide-ranging benefits. While the majority of new homes in […]
Read moreDownturn? It’s all on the up at Target Timber!
As a managing director of Target Timber Systems, it would be wrong of me to say that our business has not felt the economic effects of Covid 19 and Brexit. Over the last three years, price increases in building materials, particularly timber, have affected many in our industry in one way or another. If […]
Read moreTarget Timber chosen for £10M green homes development
We are thrilled to announce that Target Timber Systems has been selected to design, supply and construct timber frame systems for 20 new eco-focused homes to be built in West Sussex. The new development will see a range of detached and semi-detached eco-friendly homes constructed using sustainable timber frame systems that give outstanding levels of […]
Read moreRight place, right time for timber frame
When choosing the best material for a building project, all kinds of factors need to be considered; the building type, what the building will be used for, the location, and even the land. Equal to the feasibility of materials is their environmental impact. As a manufacturer of sustainable timber frame systems, we’re naturally biased toward […]
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