At the end of a rural track, hidden within a wooded hollow, a stunning contemporary bungalow sits seamlessly in its spectacular setting. The isolated forest location feels tranquil but is mere minutes from the commuter town of Sevenoaks in Kent, a short distance south-east of the capital. Both an idyllic and ideal site for Paul […]
Originating from the Old English for barley (‘bere’) house (‘aern’), barns are among some of the oldest surviving timber frame buildings in the UK. The principal purpose of these agricultural structures was originally to process and store harvested crops and hay, as well as housing livestock and farm equipment. However, when farming in Britain began […]
The roof has now been completed. The clay tiles provide the new home with protection from the elements as well as enabling the building to settle perfectly in its environment.
Whilst the roof receives its finishing touches, attention turns to the inside and installation of insulation. Scandia are well known for their energy-efficient buildings and offer high-performance insulation as standard. The innovative ACTIS product is preferred for its superior thermal and acoustic properties provided by its unique honeycomb structure, as well as its durability and […]
The clay tiles are currently being laid on the roof of this Scandia home. The variation and blend of grey and red tones create a weathered effect finish that adds character to the new build property. Chosen for their durability and natural beauty, clay tiles have been a popular roof covering for hundreds of years, […]
Penny and Tony had lived in their family home for more than forty years when they decided to embark on their first self build project. Whilst the property had been a lovely family home, the pair sought a lower maintenance building with improved thermal efficiency. Tony had aspired to construct their own contemporary home for […]
With the board covering the trusses, a waterproof membrane has been applied to the roof and battens fixed for the fitting of tiles.
Deriving from a Hindi word translating as “a house in the Bengali style”, bungalows entered into UK architecture following the British administration of India and became increasingly popular between the two World Wars. Single storey homes are now the preferred property type for a significant number of self-builders with the absence of stairs resulting in […]
The boarding has begun on the roof, bringing the building one step closer to being watertight, which is fortunate as the weather seems to have taken a turn for the worse since these photos were captured!
The building is certainly taking shape now; the roof and first-floor construction are well underway with trusses in place and the feature gable end panel erected. One of the benefits of using a timber frame structure is the speed with which a plot begins to look like a home, and it is clear to see […]