Lakeland Timber Frame: Building Sustainably

Certified Sustainable Timber
Our timber comes from managed, renewable forests. Certified through:

  • PEFC Chain of Custody (via CATG)

  • Swedish PEFC & Pan European Forest Certification Council

  • Swedish National Testing & Research Institute

  • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Why Timber?
Timber is natural, renewable, and eco-friendly. It’s been used in construction for thousands of years — and today, it supports:

  • Sustainable forestry

  • Carbon capture

  • Oxygen generation

  • Wildlife habitats

Sustainable Forestry
Forests are vital for life. Responsible timber harvesting ensures:

  • Net oxygen output

  • Continuous replanting

  • Improved environmental practices — even in softwood plantations

Energy-Efficient Homes
Timber frame homes are highly insulated, often cutting fuel use by up to 40%.
Benefits include:

  • Lower heating bills (70% of home energy is for heating!)

  • Better than standard building regulations

  • Reduced use of energy-intensive materials like steel and concrete

  • Long-term carbon storage in your home’s structure

Learn More
Explore sustainable forestry and timber building:

  • Timber Building in Australia

  • Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry

  • Forestry Certification – National Trust

  • Forestry Commission

  • Friends of the Earth – UK Forestry

  • Native Woodland Trust – Forests for Life

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