Are timber frame buildings as warm/cool as traditional construction methods?

Timber provides a natural form of insulation. Timber frames are the most popular method of construction in Scotland where, due to the climate, homes must be thermally efficient. They also account for around 90% of low-rise buildings in the USA and Canada. But timber frames are also used extensively in hot and humid climates. The thermal efficiency of a timber framed building can reduce its operational costs.


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