What You Should Know About Timber Wall Frames
Timber wall frames are a kind of skeleton or shell for a particular structure. The skeleton helps in transmitting the horizontal and vertical loads of a structure to the foundation for the main purpose of keeping the structure stable and erect during its design life. Timber wall frames should also be strong enough to support the weight of timber roof trusses, which are placed on the frame.
Timber wall frames can either be constructed on-site or manufactured in a factory (prefabricated). The latter is the preferred method because it has more benefits compared to timber wall frames constructed on-site from scratch.
Timber Wall Frames Made On-Site
This involves the process of manually measuring, cutting and joining timber to form wall frames. Of course, this takes a lot of time because of the manual work required and requires a lot of manpower. It might also not be that precise, meaning it is subject to human error.
Prefabricated Timber Wall Frames
These are the most recommended; they are manufactured in a factory with computerised equipment. This tells you that there is a precise, quick production process that saves time and requires less labour, meaning money is saved.
Sometimes, you can come across timber wall frames with standard measurements that are used for particular structures. This means that it is possible to find ready-made timber wall frames in the workshop of a timber wall frame supplier's workshop. However, if you have unique designs, you may be required to make an order with your particular measurements.
What Happens After You Make Your Timber Wall Frame Order?
The timber wall frame supplier starts fabricating your timber wall frames with a time frame of the pickup date you agreed on. Depending on the after-sale services the supplier offers, you might either be expected to pick the timber wall frames from the supplier using your means or the supplier can transport the timber wall frames to your construction site.
When the timber wall frames get to your construction site, you should have already established a place to store the timber frames. The area should be sheltered from any conditions that may damage the frames (harmful weather or construction equipment that could cause damage). Have the timber wall frames inspected during offloading to ensure that they are the sizes you want, the number you need and are not damaged. If everything checks out, the timber wall frames can then be assembled by your builders.
To learn more, contact a timber wall frame supplier.