The arrival of a timber frame to the construction site marks an exciting milestone in the construction of a home. After several months of planning and design of the home, it is finally time to see the construction begin. However, before the first timber frame arrives on the construction site, another question must be answered: is the construction site ready for the timber frame to arrive?

Good preparation can make the difference between a smooth installation and an expensive day of delays.

The foundations of the building should be complete before constructing the timber frame structure. The timber frames are manufactured with precise measurements, and any discrepancies in the foundations can lead to issues during the installation of the timber frame. For Timber Frame House Kits, contact //merlintimberframe.co.uk/timber-frame-kits

Access is also an important consideration for timber frames. The components of a timber frame are often large, and the delivery vehicles that will be used to transport these components must have sufficient space within which to manoeuvre on the construction site. Access to the site should be considered from beyond the site’s entrance, taking into account any restrictions that may exist within the surrounding area of the site itself.

If the frame has to be erected at a different location from where it was manufactured, you’ll need to find an area in which to unload the materials. The area should be firm, level and dry; it should also protect the materials from unnecessary exposure to the weather.

Lifting equipment will require space to set up safely. Ground conditions must also be suitable for such equipment.

Lastly, you must communicate with the manufacturer of your timber frame well in advance of the date of delivery of the frame to your construction site. The manufacturer will be able to provide you with details regarding any specific requirements for accessing the area of delivery of the frame to your site, as well as any other requirements that need to be fulfilled by you before the arrival of the timber frame at your site.