Barn conversion and timber frame

[MattJ]

Hi all,

 

I have a barn to convert in the Lake District and am considering timber frame within the walls to save on costs and time. Considering Scotframe and other companies but would appreciate any ideas or comments that anyone has?

 

thanks

[ProDave]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

I would consider stick built on site, you after all have a dry covered space to work in.

 

I would be concerned that an existing stone barn is unlikely yo be precise and square, and you are unlikely to get a timber frame manufacturer to deliberately make a frame a little bit off square to match the barn.

[MattJ]

Thanks, appreciated. Can you clarify what stick built on site means?! Also, the barn is almost a perfect rectangle - is some sections manufactured off site and some on site too complicated?

[PeterW]

2 minutes ago, MattJ said:

Thanks, appreciated. Can you clarify what stick built on site means?! Also, the barn is almost a perfect rectangle - is some sections manufactured off site and some on site too complicated?

 

Stick built means from lengths of timber on site, nailed and cut to size. Usually make them to fit openings etc, clad in OSB and then put into place. Measure and do the next...