KNYSNA TIMBER HOMES CC
Building in Knysna

Primarily a timber construction company specializing in timber design and construction. Our projects and services include design and building of homes, resorts, convention centers, restaurants, office buildings and various other structures. The need for a client to deal with a number of service providers including architects, engineers, surveyors, local authorities and sub contractors is eliminated, simplifying the process and making it more cost effective. Projects are executed with the professional assistance and supervision of appointed engineers and clients receive all necessary compliance certificates on completion of their projects. Knysna Timber Homes prides itself in having an excellent after sales record for providing their clients with the necessary professional guidance and assistance to cope with general maintenance, renovations, extensions and other. It is vital that cognizance is given to the fact that our satisfied clients are our most successful marketing agents! A Knysna Timber Homes project is on average completed in less that 1/3 of the time that it would take to complete a similar project with bricks and mortar. All timber components used in our buildings are from sustainable sources and our methods of construction and choice of products are at the heart of sustainable living. The overall masses of our timber structures are considerably less than those of conventional brick and mortar buildings. Finishes and cladding options both internally and externally are limitless. Knysna Timber Homes is able to guarantee its product and workmanship to a far greater extent than other timber construction companies who do not employ their own construction teams and have to reply on subcontractors to construct and complete their projects. Highly skilled building teams are full time employed by Knysna Timber Homes and we are therefore able to provide our clients with a full 12 month guarantee after handover. Floor Structures normally consist of either a conventional concrete slab or a raised timber base. There are no restrictions to the choices a client can make when it comes to floor finishes but timber tongue & groove flooring is statistically the most preferred option. Exterior living spaces are created on the outside of buildings which are both practical and visually pleasing. Internal and external walls are constructed using engineer designed stud frames. External walls are cladded with a wide variety of profiles and materials including timber logs, shiplap planking, fibre cement planking and corrugated iron sheeting. External walls are always cladded with plywood sheeting board as well as a plastic waterproofing membrane which are fitted underneath the final exterior finish. Internal walls are also insulated with fibre wool to ensure a very high standard of sound and thermal insulation. These walls are normally cladded on both sides with timber panneling or dry wall cladding. Ceilings are normally placed on top of the rafters creating extra volume and an aesthetically pleasing finished product. Steeper roof pitches create the opportunity to include loft/mezzanine floors in the roof spaces. Roof structures used in our Timber Frame Buildings are well insulated and the choices for final roof cover are the same for both systems. Timber structures are an ideal choice when adding an additional storey on top of an existing building due to the fact that the weight of a timber structure is considerably less than that of a conventional brick and mortar building.