Quote: timber house extension
E.g.: lightweight timber-frame extension
A timber extension adds to a house whose dimensions and condition need surveying. Describe use and connection, then ask how panels will be made, delivered and assembled. Timber cladding is a facade choice rather than a requirement of the frame.
Survey before manufacture
CNDB/AQC points presented by CODIFAB include support strength, condition and geometry. Arrange surveys and checks before freezing component dimensions. Photos and construction year alone cannot confirm feasibility.
Design junctions
Assign supports, connections, possible movement and junctions with existing walls and roof. Specify insulation, water and vapour management, acoustics and fire safety implications. A bead of sealant is not a junction design.
Protect components
CODIFAB covers moisture management from manufacture to use. Specify protection in transit, storage and assembly and checks before closing walls. Short assembly does not eliminate weather exposure.
Plan an occupied site
Plan lorry and crane access, storage, assembly area and opening to the house. Confirm separation, safe routes, shutdowns and temporary arrangements. Prefabrication alone cannot guarantee staying throughout all stages.
Define facade and maintenance
Choose cladding compatible with project rules and details. Request instructions, finish and exposure-specific maintenance. Do not assume maintenance-free composite, universal recoating or lifespan identical to every masonry solution.
Indicative prices in Luxembourg
On quotation
Separate manufactured elements, foundations or supports, lifting, junctions and finished rooms. Compare with masonry on identical scope. No price difference, fixed assembly period or nuisance reduction is guaranteed.
Subsidies and grants
Classify extension and existing-house work separately before estimating support. Timber and good insulation do not prove eligibility; do not deduct an unconfirmed grant.
Frequently asked questions
Can it suit an old stone house?
Check structure, geometry and condition. Material alone cannot answer.
Does prefabrication remove approval requirements?
No. Confirm project permissions with the municipality before work.
Does assembly mean ready to occupy?
Ask about remaining connections, equipment, checks and finishes.
Must cladding remain wood-coloured?
Define desired appearance and change with the finish system. Colour alone does not diagnose durability.