timber frame house, any paper documents shows construction type?

cherry2017

any easy way like on a paper to find out if it is timber frame house, or you need a expert to check it?

stuart45

Should be on the EPC, but they have been known to be wrong. Is it for a house you want to buy?

cherry2017

stuart45 said:

Should be on the EPC, but they have been known to be wrong. Is it for a house you want to buy?

Yes, I am interested in buying the house,

eddddy

There may be building control documents available online (via your council's website) which refer to the construction of the house.  The planning documents might also mention the construction type (although they are probably not required to).


More generally, you could get a surveyor's report that states the construction - that would then be your 'piece of paper' showing construction type.

Or maybe a survey report already exists - which would be an appropriate 'piece of paper'.

stuart45

If it's up for sale, it should have an EPC. You could also ask the owner. If you need to check for yourself, have a look in the roof space. The gable ends and party walls will have studwork.
Also tap the walls, which should sound hollow, apart from the studs and lintel above the windows and doors.
If it's a brick outer skin, there will probably be weepholes at the DPC, although these can also be on a trad build.

FreeBear

stuart45 said: Should be on the EPC, but they have been known to be wrong.

Yup. I can point you to one for a 1920s build that claims the property is a mix of brick & insulated timber frame. However, it is brick cavity on the lower half, and solid brick on the upper half. It should have an E rating, instead, it is bumped up to a C.