Discover How Maple Timber Frame are Building the Next Generation of ‘SupaHomes’ with SMARTPLY MAX DB & SMARTYPLY MAX

Maple Timber Frame Ltd is a family-run, UK timber frame manufacturer, with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. Based in Lancashire, Maple Timber Frame have been strong advocates for SMARTPLY products for over 15 years, utilising SMARTPLY MAX and MAX DB exclusively throughout their ‘Supa’ systems, for flooring and wall build ups. With a strong focus on working with a ‘fabric-first’ approach, Maple Timber Frame has developed a reputation for delivering energy-efficient, low-carbon buildings through innovative construction methods and a strong commitment to sustainability.

The Growing Appeal of Timber Frame

For Maple Timber Frame, the conversation around timber construction has changed in recent years. What was once considered an alternative method of building has become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, self-builders and developers looking for high-performance, energy-efficient homes.

While the company is based in Preston, Lancashire, their projects extend far beyond the local area. From the initial design through to manufacture and installation, Maple Timber Frame supports projects across the UK and Europe.

This broad reach has given Maple Timber Frame insight into how building requirements and customer expectations continue to evolve. Regardless of location, the underlying trend remains the same: a growing appetite for innovative timber frame homes that combine quality, efficiency, and performance without compromise.

A Partnership Built on Performance

In an industry where consistency and reliability are essential, Maple Timber Frame has developed long-standing relationships with suppliers that share their commitment to quality. Over that time, Maple Timber Frame has been a long-standing advocate of SMARTPLY, in particular SMARTPLY MAX DB, a high-performance OSB/3 panel designed to support improved acoustic performance in timber frame buildings.

As customer expectations have evolved, acoustic comfort has become an increasingly important consideration. Whether for private homes, multi-unit developments or bespoke projects, clients are looking for living spaces that not only perform structurally but also provide a quieter, more comfortable environment.

SMARTPLY MAX DB helps Maple Timber Frame meet these expectations. Developed specifically for structural applications, the panel combines dependable strength and stability with enhanced acoustic properties, helping to reduce sound transmission while maintaining the structural performance required in modern timber frame construction. 

Alongside the exceptional acoustic properties, SMARTPLY MAX DB panels, used for decking on intermediate flooring, have contributed to their groundbreaking ‘Supa Homes’ systems, a fully integrated ‘fabric-first’ approach designed to deliver an economical route to Zero Carbon housing. The system achieves exceptional fabric efficiency through elevated levels of insulation, low air permeability and significantly reduced thermal bridging. All homes are constructed using the SupaWall System and constructed to Zero Carbon and Passivhaus standards, achieving an impressive U-value of 0.11 W/m²K. By focusing on the performance of the building envelope, SupaHome minimises reliance on renewable technologies, with the Maple Timber Frame SupaHome requiring only limited additions such as solar heating or solar PV to achieve the remaining performance gains. This approach proves how intelligent system design and high-performance materials can work together to create comfortable, energy-efficient homes built for the future.

Sustainable Housing Scheme in Liverpool

A recent example of Maple Timber Frame’s approach in action is a sustainable housing development in Liverpool. The project began with the construction of nine homes and, following the success of the first phase, planning approval has now been secured for a further seven properties, bringing the total development to 16 homes.

The scheme comprises a mix of semi-detached and detached houses, all built using the SupaWall System and constructed to Zero Carbon and passive house standards. Designed with fabric performance at its core, each home achieves an impressive U-value of 0.11 W/m²K, delivering exceptional thermal efficiency, reduced energy demand, and long-term comfort for residents.

The development also reflects Maple Timber Frame’s ongoing commitment to passive house design and construction. Having recently become a member of the Passivhaus Trust, the business is continuing to invest in skills and expertise, undertaking specialist training and accreditation courses to further strengthen its capabilities within the passive construction industry.

For SMARTPLY, projects such as this demonstrate how high-performance materials, skilled design teams and innovative offsite construction systems can work together to support the delivery of sustainable, future-ready housing at scale.

Discover More

To explore more about Maple Timber Frame, their range of bespoke residential and commercial properties and discover more about their approach to sustainable, zero carbon homes, visit their website below.

https://www.mapletimberframe.uk/