Timber house
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Pining for a timber house
It’s important to remember that timber is not reserved purely for mountain chalets. From contemporary Scandi-inspired homes to the most traditional cottages, timber houses are becoming increasingly sought after.
More and more new timber homes are now being built in France. A national survey of timber homes conducted by the Observatoire Economique de France Bois Forêt* and published in June 2019 reports a year-on-year increase in timber home construction of 49% in multiple developments, and 20% in individual home developments. So timber construction, an ancient, safe and sustainable building method, is attracting more and more households whose dream is to live in a cosy, healthy and eco-friendly home.