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 […]
The timber frame shell erection has begun; the ground floor panels have been installed with braces in position, and the first-floor joists have been fitted.
The scaffolding has been erected around the building perimeters and the sole plates that sit on the block upstand of the walls have been fixed down. This becomes the supporting base for the timber frame.
The beam and block floor has been finished atop the foundations and the block upstand built for the timber frame to be erected. The scaffolding will be put up shortly in anticipation of the shell arrival next week. The timber frames will be assembled simultaneously across both sites.
With the concrete trench foundations completed and all topsoil removed, blockwork was laid in readiness for the beam and block flooring. Fortunately for the build, standard shallow foundations were suitable as the soil conditions are stable. This type of trench foundation is a preferred option for many builders as it allows a project to get […]
Set in the stunning grounds of a client’s former home, two new Scandia-Hus properties are currently being constructed. The first house will be completed in a Georgian style, with a symmetrical façade, brick cladding, vertical sliding sash windows and a classical columned porch. The second property will have an exterior typical of houses in Sussex, […]
The clients are loving their new Scandia home. The property is everything they hoped it would be; stunningly beautiful, comfortably warm, energy-efficient and sympathetic to its surroundings. To see more pictures of the finished property, take a look at our case study on the project “A Dream Come True – Building in a National Park”.
The owners of this beautiful new Scandia-Hus have moved in and they are starting to feel very much at home now their belongings have been unpacked from storage. The interiors have been completed to an incredibly high standard, reflecting the quality of the build. The immaculate finish is immediately clear on entering the space. Rooms […]
The beautiful grey shaker-style kitchen has been installed, as has the stunning white Everhot range cooker, making the client extremely happy! No longer do the family need to traverse ladders to move from floor to floor, all staircases have been completed! The lovely oak flooring has been laid, the choice of which caused much indecision […]
The build has moved on tremendously in the last couple of weeks. In the basement (where once complete, there will be a wine cellar, media room, gym, shower and plant room) the Ground Source Heat Pump is ready to be connected to the household plumbing. On the ground floor, the kitchen is currently being installed. […]