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What is involved in maintaining a Swedish timber house?

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.39 PM

I am considering buying a Swedish timber house in Scotland, but I am concerned about the risks and costs involved. Can anyone give any advise, please, on how much work it would be, or how much it would cost, roughly? E.g. creosoting the building every two years (I'm not even sure who I would approach for that!). Would it be wise to carry out a survey on a regular basis to check for dry rot, wet rot etc?

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Yellowbeam

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bristol

Before buying each home, it is required to check the structural elements and condition of the entire home. If a timber-framed house is properly constructed, it should not be any rot. But despite everything, pay special attention to the condition of the joists and insulation in the walls. If it requires replace all wet insulation, leave open walls for dry (timber should have up to 17% of moisture) make sure that the thermal insulation will be protected with vapour barrier. Creosoting is no longer used in wooden structures because it is harmful. Depending on the material used for facades, its further protection will be applied. The Siberian larch cladding boards are the most durable.

Answered4 February 2021

Anonymous user

follow yellowbeam good advice.

Answered4 February 2021