Standing on a damp, windswept plot in the North East has a way of bringing your build plans into sharp focus. In Scotland, timber frame isn’t just a trend - it’s the industry’s honest answer to our climate. From "fabric-first" warmth to reaching the watertight stage in record time, we explore why timber frame is the sensible choice for creating a home that performs as well in a February gale as it does in a July sunny day.