All of our timber frame kit homes are manufactured at our own factory in Sussex. This enables us to maintain the high quality of our product and offer the most flexible service to our self build clients. From Scandinavian to British Manufacture When Scandia-Hus was established in the UK in 1974, our timber frame […]
After an unsuccessful search for a new home in Suffolk, John and Lesley decided that self build would be their best option. The couple had been looking for a future-proof property in a rural setting close to their family, but they found nothing that met their requirements. However, they were fortunate enough to hear of […]
Roof trusses and eco-joists are now available to trade customers from our timber frame factory in Sussex. Timber Roof Trusses Using prefabricated timber roof trusses ensures a cost-effective and efficient roof construction, saving time on-site and producing less waste than alternative options. Our timber frame factory located in West Sussex manufactures roof trusses from engineered […]
Whilst the interior of our new self build show home is moving forward at pace, work also turned to the exteriors. The outside of the timber frame bungalow is being finished in a contemporary design of white render contrasting with grey stone tiles and burnt cedar style cladding. The wood-effect composite cladding we have chosen […]
Having lived in the idyllic coastal village of Middleton-on-Sea in Sussex for nearly a quarter of a century, when tragedy struck, and their thatched cottage was destroyed by fire, Len and Yvonne were understandably reluctant to leave. Knowing that it would be incredibly difficult to find a better location, they made the decision to stay […]
Having lived in the idyllic coastal village of Middleton-on-Sea in Sussex for 24 years, when tragedy struck, and their thatched cottage was destroyed by fire, Len and Yvonne were reluctant to leave. Knowing that it would be incredibly difficult to find a better location, they made the decision to stay and rebuild their home. When […]
With plastering complete, it was time to move on to second fix. Second fix comprises all the work required after plastering has taken place and includes electrics, plumbing and carpentry. Second fix can be a rewarding part of the construction process for self-builders as this is the stage when chosen products and decorative details are […]
Following the completion of first fix plumbing and electrics, in which the wiring and pipework for the bungalow were installed into the timber carcass, plasterboard was then fitted to the structural battens of the walls and ceilings. The type of plasterboard used in each room depends on its purpose; in wet rooms such as […]
We’d like to thank everyone who attended our 50th anniversary self build event, including Billy Byrne of DIY SOS. It was a great day celebrating this important milestone, the weather stayed dry and the cake was delicious! Billy Byrne, the popular electrician who features in the BBC’s DIY SOS programme, joined our celebrations and […]
At our 50th Celebration Open Day event on 18th May, there will be a grand opening of our newest self build show home ‘The Lodge’. The timber frame bungalow has been under construction for the past few months and is almost complete. Once finished, The Lodge will be a three-bedroom bungalow with a spacious open-plan […]