Our newest case study features Emma whose parents built their own timber frame Scandia-Hus in the 1970s and having grown up in such a spacious, light, and warm home Emma knew that she wanted to provide the same experience for her own family. In June 2020 the self build project was complete, and the family […]
The timber frame was delivered from our nearby factory for the new show home. We use slow-grown Scandinavian, PEFC-sourced timber harvested under a forestry management policy of long-term renewal. Not only does this make our timber frame a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice, but it also helps to create an air-tight structure, which when combined […]
Bob had always been a keen DIYer and in the early 1980’s he decided that he wanted to embark on the ultimate DIY project, to build his own home, alongside his wife Jenny. The couple began by looking at several options through exhibitions and in the press. They came across an advertisement for Scandia-Hus in […]
Diggers were on site removing earth as the groundworks began for our new show home. Trenches were dug for all exterior and load-bearing walls within which concrete was poured to just below ground level. Once set, blockwork was then laid on top to create the foundations for our new bungalow. Trenches are a standard shallow […]
When Emma’s parents were offered a parcel of land at a low price by a housing developer in 1978, they seized the opportunity. The plot size was suitable for one house only, so ideal for a self build. Emma’s mother is Norwegian and so on discovering Scandia-Hus and their Scandinavian style, the designs instantly appealed. […]
As we enter our 50th year of business, we are enthusiastically looking to the future and our continued growth. We are developing our self build show centre in Sussex with our fourth timber frame show home currently under construction! ‘The Lodge’ will be an L-shaped three bedroom bungalow with a spacious open-plan kitchen / dining […]
We are developing our show centre with the construction of our fourth show home underway. “The Lodge” will be a 1,916 square foot, three-bedroom bungalow with a spacious open-plan kitchen / dining / living area, along with a snug, utility room and three en-suites. The L-shaped design is a contemporary style with a flat roof, […]
2024 is an exciting year for Scandia-Hus as we celebrate our 50 years of building energy saving timber frame homes! Established in 1974 as a UK distributor of timber frame kits for a Swedish company, our firm started with just 5 members of staff in an office in East Grinstead. We have seen the company […]
In 2024 we celebrate building Swedish energy-saving homes for 50 years! Established in 1974 as a UK distributor of timber frame kit homes for a Swedish company, our firm started with just 5 members of staff in an office in East Grinstead. We have seen the company grow significantly over the years to where we […]
In October our team took part in the Breast Cancer Now campaign ‘Wear it Pink’ to show their support for this charity’s important work. The campaign aims to raise awareness of breast cancer to encourage early detection as well as raising money for research and support services. The Scandia team were able to raise over £200 and looked fabulous in […]