Taylor Lane Timber Frame has retained STA Gold Assure membership under the enhanced 2025 audit requirements, demonstrating compliance with the most rigorous technical, fire performance and product assurance standard ever applied to UK timber frame.
Last year, the Structural Timber Association introduced a new requirement within the STA Assure audit – Fire Safety Design (Section 7), for members to demonstrate that the structural timber elements they provide meet certain technical criteria relating to fire safety and performance.
To achieve the highest level of membership Section 7 is mandatory, with no partial marks permitted. Taylor Lane passed all five criteria. Success is due in part to the company’s proactive investment in fire testing.
Both the Ultimate and Advanced wall systems are supported by fire test evidence to BS EN 1365-1. The two open panel systems are manufactured in line with STA Pattern Book (vol. 1) solutions.
Managing Director of Taylor Lane Timber Frame, Jon Lane, commented: “Fire safety is critical for the building and maintenance of safe, high-performance homes. As such, it is an important factor in NHBC warranty and for insurance purposes, and so we welcome the STA’s decision to enhance the STA Assure audit.
“This is a positive and timely step that raises confidence in timber frame construction and reinforces our industry’s commitment to independently verified performance, quality and assurance.”
He added: “Retaining STA Gold Assure under these conditions is a clear reflection of the high standards we apply every day across design, manufacture and site operations. It highlights Taylor Lane’s commitment to good practice and continuous improvement and reinforces our position as a trusted timber frame supplier.
“We are particularly proud of this achievement and congratulate everyone involved.”
Taylor Lane’s products, services and operations also comply with the requirements of ISO 9001, Frame Mark, UKCA and PEFC regulations. Taylor Lane is a CHAS accredited contractor and member of the Trussed Rafter Association.
The manufacturer is one of only a handful of timber frame companies in the UK to gain NHBC Accepts certification, achieving NHBC Accepts status for its Ultimate and Advanced wall systems. Each innovative panel system also holds LABC and Premier Guarantee system acceptance.
