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Building faster, greener, and stronger: Merronbrook’s timber engineering solutions
Our timber engineering solutions are reshaping modern construction. Our range of products – including Timber Frame Kits, Easi-Joists® and trussed rafters (trusses) – allow developers and homeowners to build faster and more sustainably. Timber framing, with its quick assembly and lower carbon footprint, offers a practical and eco-friendly alternative to traditional building methods. [...]
The raze or refurbish dilemma: How Whole Life Carbon Assessments can guide your decision
Earlier in the year, Marks & Spencer won a legal battle against the government to demolish and rebuild one of its flagship stores in central London; the government had advocated for refurbishing the existing structure instead. This news story has brought into the spotlight a debate in our [...]
Putting timber on the national agenda
The new government has pledged ambitious targets to deliver new and affordable homes; in order for these to be sustainable, timber must play a significant role in their construction. This is undeniably achievable - in 2019, only 9% of new build homes in England were timber framed, a stark contrast [...]
Embodied Carbon in Construction: How Timber Can Lead the Way
The built environment accounts for about 25% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions, making the reduction of these emissions a government priority to achieve the UK's net zero target. Reducing embodied carbon, which includes the immediate environmental impact of construction materials and processes, is crucial as it [...]
Are you comparing like for like with your timber frame quote?
Gathering quotes is a key part of project specification – and we’re always happy help. But whether you’re a developer or a self-builder it can sometimes be hard to evaluate why one quote is much cheaper than the rest. Are you comparing a comprehensive quote to a less [...]
