Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:54:19 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197057#Comment_197057 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197057#Comment_197057 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:10:38 +0000 debbiel
I'm planning to build a timber frame house on a VERY tight budget! I would like the building to be as green in performance and sourcing as possible within my budget, plus a healthy living environment.

I'm just getting everything ready for planning application, but there's some things I could do with some help on.

Firstly, I'd like to use weatherboard cladding, and I'd prefer to use one of the woods that doesn't need preservative such as Western red cedar. Does anyone have any advice about which timber might be best, and also good suppliers?

Secondly, I'm having trouble deciding about windows - it would seem timber frames are much more ecofriendly than UPVC but with the price being over double I'm wondering if there is any alternative I might have overlooked? Has anyone managed to get second hand windows? Any ideas welcome.

I'm in Buckinghamshire.

Thanks,Debbie]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197063#Comment_197063 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197063#Comment_197063 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:53:26 +0000 owlman For windows look at engineered timber, usually painted. Cheapest would be softwood usually whitewood. then the next price range would be engineered hardwood, then Oak. Windows and glazing are important and IMO best not to skimp.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197066#Comment_197066 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197066#Comment_197066 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:10:04 +0000 Ed Davies Posted By: debbiel…it would seem timber frames are much more ecofriendly than UPVC but with the price being over double I'm wondering if there is any alternativeGlass fibre, perhaps? I think both ecologically and financially somewhere between UPVC and timber. Relatively rare but there are a couple of manufacturers in this country. I'd have looked into them more except that almost all my windows will be roof windows.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197088#Comment_197088 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197088#Comment_197088 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 06:03:43 +0000 SteamyTea https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197090#Comment_197090 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197090#Comment_197090 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:08:01 +0000 jamesingram
I got some uk cedar feather edge from Benson a few years back .They sawed it up for me. A bit rough but very good price.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197099#Comment_197099 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197099#Comment_197099 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:56:12 +0000 PeterStarck https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197105#Comment_197105 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197105#Comment_197105 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 09:35:29 +0000 fostertom
Windows - Uw 1.1 3G ones from Russell Timbertech or Munster Joinery are unbeatable pricewise, in non-plastic. Not PH grade but the sweet-spot price vs performance wise, in my opinion.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197173#Comment_197173 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197173#Comment_197173 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:22:25 +0000 Cerisy https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197176#Comment_197176 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197176#Comment_197176 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:36:47 +0000 adwindrum https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197185#Comment_197185 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197185#Comment_197185 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:54:28 +0000 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197202#Comment_197202 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11807&Focus=197202#Comment_197202 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:49:23 +0000 owlman