15/09/2026
When you're deep in the process of planning your self-build, the budget spreadsheet has a way of taking over.
While there are areas where you can save money, there are others where choosing a cheaper price over better value will cost you more in the long term. One of these crucial parts of the build is the fabric of your home: the structural panels, the insulation specification, the airtightness detailing, and the overall thermal performance of your timber frame package.
The fabric isn't a product you can upgrade later. It's the foundation everything else sits on — and once it's built, it's built. Choosing value at this point is key.
Over on our website, MD, Simon Orrells explains why it’s important not to lose sight of your end goal in place of a lower price. You can read the piece in full here: https://www.frametechnologies.co.uk/insights-updates/choose-better-value-not-just-better-price