Our Ultra-Frame option is a future proofed ultra low energy building system which offers unrivalled performance. It’s a twin  wall system developed  to provide a ultra low energy building fabric,  It achieves a u-value of 0.10Wm²/K and when combined with our  frame specific roof system detailed below with u-values as low as  0.10Wm²/K the combined envelope is truly exceptional

The Ultra-Frame features a 350mm twin wall system with a membrane on the inside forming the airtight layer. The build-up features a 140mm  stud, a 110mm thermal break, and a second 90mm  stud  with the wall  designed to be thermal bridge free. The combination of thermal break, dense pack natural cellulose insulation and an diffusion open external sheathing board  means the timber frame wall is breathable. This ensures quality and occupant comfort,  most importantly because the frame materials are diffusion open they eliminate any risk of interstitial condensation and mould growth in the building fabric.  The Ultra-Frame provides you with a ultra low energy cost effective home for your family while  reducing the carbon footprint.

Four key factors are required to achieve a  ultra low energy building fabric

U-values                                                     0.10Wm²/K or better

Airtightness                                                0.6 ac/h or less

Thermal bridging                                        Thermal bridge free

Internal surface temperatures                    13 degrees of higher

Key Benefits of the Ultra frame system for your Timber Frame Home

• U – value of 0.10W/m2K giving greater thermal efficiency
• Breathable wall system
• Natural insulation  which reduces the presence of  VOCs  (Volatile organic compounds) within your home
• Thermal bridge free
• Air tightness solution typically achieves  0.6 ac/h (air changes per hour) or better
• Reduced carbon footprint
• Improved acoustic performance
• Proven system
• Off site construction

Internal Wall Options
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Floor Options
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Ceiling Options
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Sloped Roof Options
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External Cladding

Our frames can be clad in a variety of different materials, block is most common, however other materials such as stone, brick, wood fibre or wood wool boards and cement boards with a  render system are also an option, as is finished with a durable timber cladding such as larch or cedar.

 

Section Through Ultra-Frame (looking from inside)

Section Through Ultra-Frame (looking from inside) with optional service cavity batten shown

 

Section Through Ultra-Frame (looking from outside)

 

Internal Wall Detail

Floor Options

Standard Joist Option (Default Option)

Metal Web Joist Option

Flat Ceiling

 

Sloped Roof