Forum Archive Index - October 2000

["Les" <openmind@paradise.net.nz>]

I have been keeping an eye on a new house being build that only uses timber in the  roof trusses. All other framing is concrete poured into preformed polystyrene frames which together with p/s inserts between the framing that apparently gives at least twice the heat retention of bats.

Although it may be a little more expensive the pay back is apparently quickly retrieved through major heating savings.

Having built several houses in the past my main interest was that the system eliminate shrinkage/movement/squeaks that is common with timber frame homes.

A house built in this way would reduce the timber useage by about 2/3.

 

That will add up to a lot of trees over time.