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For those interested, I had an indicative costing from a supply and install firm today quoting approximately £220/m2 (surface area) for CLT. Given our fairly simple structure, we shouldn’t need a steel portal frame, though large openings (big glazed areas and sliding patio doors) will need steel lintels. If we can achieve a price like the above, this could be very viable. Off to get a couple more indicative prices.

This is helpful, appreciated. Yes I understand HH removed CLT due to rising timber costs.

Thanks for this. My architect is keen on CLT and I’ll be speaking with a couple of suppliers in the following few weeks to check out timelines. Cost remains the key concern for me here. It’s frustrating that design/supply firms invariably require technical drawings in order to draw up a full/detailed quote (which takes weeks) rather than giving a ballpark m2 cost earlier on in the process. So I’m trying to source indicative costs on the www.

Kelvin, did you get any idea of cost for CLT? It seems a little above SIPS, but I’ve been unable to get a decent understanding online.

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Don’t believe this is an issue. CLT is just a version of timber framed construction, which is v common. According to Legal and General: major mortgage lenders are happy to lend on CLT-manufactured homes Yes, this is a flaw of CLT. We’re aiming to run cables through the roof and down into the internal stud walls. This will allow us to leave much of the CLT exposed on the interior. It’s definitely an added challenge with this method though.

Morning e’ryone Looking into CLT for our superstructure, love the interior aesthetics, and the speed of construction is a huge benefit also. Finding indicative cost information for CLT is very difficult. Can anyone give me a steer on price per m2? Also, anyone with experience using CLT, did you find that trades were reticent to work with the system? Did you use a single firm to design, supply and install? We’re exploring using Kingspan quadcore insulated steel panels, battoned to the exterior envelope to reduce overall cost while giving an agricultural look and v impressive u values. thanks! Josh

Hi everyone, Just embarking on a self build project on the outskirts of Bristol. I’ve been looking into Nuspan as a cost and time efficient alternative to an insulated raft + floor build up. We’d lay ufh and a screed on top. They quoted ~£100/m2 plus £4k for complete installation onto pre-built strip foundations. This seems a no brainer? Am I missing something? I’d appreciate perspectives from anyone who chose Nuspan or a similar system, or has some knowledge in this area. Thanks! Josh