Merronbrook Ltd

🎉 Happy New Year from Merronbrook! 🎉 As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to thank all our customers, partners, and colleagues for your trust and support over the past year. We’re more determined than ever to highlight the incrediable benefits of timber frame construction. From sustainability and speed to efficiency and precision, timber frame is the future of building and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this growing movement.

As the year comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on the wealth of knowledge we’ve shared to advance timber frame construction and sustainable building practices. Here’s a roundup of some of the key topics we covered in 2024: ➡️ Government targets and timber's role: With new housing goals on the national agenda, we’ve highlighted how timber framing can help achieve them sustainably 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezU9bhKH ➡️ Modern Methods of Construction (MMC): Learn how MMCs can tackle the construction sector’s skills shortage and deliver much-needed housing faster and more efficiently 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejqgtGTf ➡️ The sustainability challenge: From reducing embodied carbon to creating a more sustainable built environment, we’ve explored how timber framing leads the way 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCvyMaQy #TimberFrame #Sustainability #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #EmbodiedCarbon #SustainableConstruction

We will be closed for Christmas this year from the afternoon of Friday 20th December 2024, reopening on Monday 6th January 2025 We’re still here to help, either before or after the festive break, please use our contact page to ask us about your timber-framing project: https://lnkd.in/e95mpCAB We’d like to wish all our team, our customers, partners and suppliers very Happy Holidays and we look forward to working with you again in 2025.

The UK’s ambitious goal to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years must align with its Net Zero 2050 commitments. The Carbon Trust has emphasised that sustainable house building is critical to meet climate targets 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX3qEj2g The Carbon Trust highlights timber framing as an opportunity reduce emissions during the build process. Why timber frames lead the way: ✅ Low embodied carbon: Timber sequesters carbon, making it one of the most sustainable building materials available. ✅ Modern Methods of Construction (MMC): Prefabricated timber frames enable faster, more efficient builds while reducing on-site waste. ✅ Energy efficiency: Timber’s thermal properties contribute to homes that are easier and cheaper to heat. #TimberFrame #SelfBuild #SustainableBuilding #BuildYourDreams #SustainableConstruction

Timber-frame housing is taking the UK by storm. But whether you’re an experienced builder or embarking on your first self-build project, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. That’s where Merronbrook comes in - we're here to help you build your dreams. With over 60 years of expertise, we provide more than just timber frame supplies - we partner with you every step of the way. Read our article to learn more about our approach, tools, and why Merronbrook is the right choice for your next project: https://lnkd.in/dnnEbka7 #TimberFrame #SelfBuild #SustainableBuilding #BuildYourDreams #SustainableConstruction

A typical 3-bed timber frame house from Merronbrook can be completed in just 8 to 12 weeks from the moment you place your order. Our timber frames are crafted in-house, ensuring speed, quality, and reliability at every step. From the moment you place your order, we streamline the process, providing a trusted, efficient solution for developers and homeowners alike. We take pride in delivering fast, sustainable builds without compromising on strength or craftsmanship. https://lnkd.in/d7DTVABv #TimberFrameExperts #TimberFrameHouses #TimberFrameConstruction #SustainableHousing

Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments can provide a clear, data-driven approach to deciding whether to raze and rebuild, or refurbish a building. WLC assessments evaluate the carbon impact across a building’s entire lifecycle, offering an objective way to balance environmental and operational considerations. By using WLC assessments, we can make smarter, more sustainable decisions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em4dfFJV #WholeLifeCarbon #SustainableConstruction #NetZero #TimberConstruction #TimberFrame #ConstructionIndustry

We’re proud to share another successful project with long-term partner Homelife Estates, a family-run developer. This time, our timber frame solutions helped deliver 71 housing units across two large blocks, providing a fast, cost-effective, and sustainable construction method. Our timber frame system proved the ideal solution, offering: 👉 Speed: Off-site manufacturing reduced build time. 👉 Sustainability: Timber's lower carbon footprint supported the project's environmental goals. 👉 Strength: Timber framing ensured structural integrity and reduced reliance on steel. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eFpckt-G #TimberFrame #SustainableConstruction #NetZero #TimberConstruction #TimberHomes

The government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament. This equates to around 300,000 homes per year, or 1,000 new homes every day. How can the government achieve this target, in a way that supports the UK's transition to a net zero economy, and delivers on speed of construction, cost-effectiveness, and quality of design? We believe the answer lies in structural timber. Why? ✅ Eco-friendliness ✅ Efficiency ✅ Versatility ✅ Performance https://lnkd.in/ezU9bhKH #TimberFrame #TimberConstruction #BuildingTargets #NetZero

Advancements in modern engineering have addressed traditional concerns about timber, making it a viable option for projects of all sizes. This piece in Project Scotland Magazine, promoted by Trending Now Timber highlights the key reasons why timber is in such high demand: ✅ Durability: Thanks to modern treatments and techniques, timber can last as long as, if not longer than, other materials. Even ancient wooden structures like temples in Japan demonstrate how durable timber can be with proper care. ✅ Aesthetic appeal: Wood offers warmth and a connection to nature, making it a popular choice for homes and commercial buildings alike. ✅ Fire resistance: Engineered wood products like cross-laminated timber (CLT) offer impressive fire resistance, challenging old myths about wood’s combustibility. ✅ Sustainability: Wood is a renewable resource, and when sourced responsibly, it leaves a much smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional materials like concrete or steel. Read the piece, the top misconceptions about timber as a building material, by VonWood here: https://heyor.ca/j0ai0U #SustainableConstruction #TimberEngineering #GreenBuilding #TimberFrames