Solid Timber Homes
Sophisticated | Sustainable | Customisable
Solid Timber Homes
The most environmentally responsible method of building there is.
Why Solid Timber?
Sustainable
Value For Money
Earthquake Proof
Fast Construction
Low Maintenance
Solid Timber Home Plans
Choose from a diverse collection of architecturally designed plans, each crafted to meet your unique needs. Plus, with ample room for customisation, you can create a home that truly reflects your personal style and vision.
What is a Solid Timber Home?
Our Solid Timber system uses interlocking timber boards that stack on top of one another to form the walls of your home. These interlocking timber boards naturally absorb and release heat resulting in passive heating and cooling year round.
There is no separate framing, cladding, or lining in these homes. The walls are solid timber, and provide insulation and protection from the elements as well as forming the exterior and internal finish – all with a single material.
The Health and Energy Benefits of Natural Timber
Natural timber helps create a healthier home by regulating moisture levels—keeping it drier, warmer, and easier to heat. Its excellent insulating properties improve energy efficiency, while its ability to reduce dampness is particularly valuable in bedrooms. Timber’s natural capacity to regulate temperature and humidity is well-documented, including in a recent Finnish study on indoor air quality.
Strong, Durable & Earthquake Proof
Timber is a natural, renewable resource known for its strength, durability, and safety. Its lightweight yet robust structure makes it an ideal building material, especially in earthquake-prone areas. All of our solid timber homes withstood the Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes thanks to timber’s natural flexibility, lightweight properties, and strength. Timber’s ability to absorb and dissipate seismic energy enhances structural resilience, providing greater protection in challenging environments.
The most environmentally responsible option there is
A study by BRANZ found that constructing a typical New Zealand home emits 250 tonnes of CO₂—seven times the 35-tonne threshold needed to align with the Zero Carbon Act. That’s equivalent to driving a petrol car over a million kilometers.
With the construction industry heavily reliant on carbon-intensive materials like concrete and steel, reducing emissions is impossible without change. That’s where sustainably sourced timber comes in. A Solid Timber home is carbon negative, meaning it actively reduces CO₂ levels by storing carbon in the wood while new trees continue the cycle. Choosing solid timber is one of the most impactful steps you can take toward building sustainably.
Visit a Solid Timber Showhome
Featuring cathedral ceilings and cathedral windows, the latest addition to our Solid Timber range of homes is built for a little bit of luxury. Relax in the outdoor space, or by the fire in the open plan living areas with a glass of wine. With a private lounge and master bedroom, any day can feel like a holiday.
Home Grown Homes
Fraemohs
Fraemohs Homes Manufacturing Process
Made with New Zealand Grown Timber, and prcoessed in our Christchurch Factory. These truely are Home Grown Homes.
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