Timber Frame, Trusses & Posi Joists

TIMBER FRAME

"SAVING TIME - SAVING MONEY - SAVING THE PLANET"

Pentagon are one of the only designers and manufacturers of timber frame, roof trusses and posi-joists in the Channel Islands.

        

Timber frame is the fast, cost effective alternative to traditional building.

The timber frame tried and tested form of construction offers a host of potential advantages when compared to traditional building practice. We estimate we can save you up to 30% of construction time and 25% of construction costs.

In addition to savings in time and labour costs, there is a wide range of other benefits which include...

• Speed of erection.
• Strength.
• Ease of construction.
• Long lasting.
• Carbon Neutral.
• Thermal and acoustic insulated.
• Fire and sound resistant.

Furthermore, your insurance company will not make any distinction between timber frame and traditionally built structures.

                   

A timber frame package includes a roof truss system suitable for the project. We can also include all the other building materials required as well as windows, doors, staircases and the like. In fact, we offer a complete bespoke design service with clear elemental drawings.

Whether you are looking for a small extension, a first time buyer's home, an apartment block or a large housing scheme, we are capable of dealing with any size of project. But please remember to instruct your architect to include timber frame in the design stage of the plans prior to seeking planning approval.

  

Why not contact us or call our Timber Frame Department in Rue des Pres Trading Estate on 01534 888000 for further information?

ROOF TRUSSES

Roof trusses are individually designed components made from kiln-dried, strength-graded timber joined together with steel nailplates. They provide a structural framework to support the roof fabric, ceilings and /or floors.

Manufactured trusses are now being used in 95% of new houses in the UK today. Trusses have long been established in the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands as the most popular method of constructing domestic roofs.

          

The main advantages of trusses are...

• A fully engineered, practical and flexible solution for a wide range of roof structures.
• Huge material savings. Trusses can use up to 40% less timber than a traditionally built roof.
• A method of roof construction which utilises established industry skills and equipment.
• Pre-fabricated roof truss components save time and costs on site.
• Reduced site waste, loss and theft of materials.
• Up to 40% more energy efficient than traditional construction methods.
• Made of timber, the only truly renewable building resource.
• Space saving on site with no need for timber storage or carpentry areas.
• The ability to accept a wide range of roof and ceiling coverings.
• The design flexibility to accommodate a wide range of services required in modern buildings.

                        

Trusses can be used on a wide range of building types including timber frame, masonry and steel frame. Although most commonly used for domestic housing they are increasingly chosen for commercial and industrial buildings such as offices, shops, hotels and leisure centres.

If you have a project that you would like to discuss with us, please contact us today.

POSI-JOISTS

Posi-Joists are parallel chord beams utilising kiln dried timber. The top and bottom flanges are connected with a precision engineered and manufactured galvanised metal web.

A simple and safe system to install and available in a range of lengths and depths to suit each installation.

The Posi-Joist system combines the lightness of timber with the strength of the Posi-Strut steel web. This gives you complete design freedom across a wide range of applications for both floor and flat / pitched roofs in domestic, industrial  and commercial applications.

         

There are many advantages of using the Posi-Joist system. They include...

• Greater clear spans for design flexibility.
• Open web design for easy services installation.
• Designed with the freedom for both floor and roof usage.
• Lightweight, strong and easy to install.
• Span flexibility with trimmable ends.
• Fixing surface provides a truly quiet floor.
• Engineered for consistant quality and reliability.
• Huge savings in labour, time and materials.

                              

You simply cannot afford to ignore the advantages of the Posi-Joist system.

For further information on timber frame, roof trusses or posi-joists, contact us or call the Timber Frame Department in Rue des Pres Trading Estate on 01534 888000.