Inside our new timber frame show home bungalow, the underfloor heating pipes were laid and the floor screed poured. Underfloor heating is a wet system with warm water running through the pipes within the floor, the warmth then rises providing an even temperature throughout. Underfloor heating is a popular choice among those building their own […]
Triple-glazed windows and doors were installed into the timber frame structure of our new bungalow show home creating a watertight shell. The high-quality units, provided by Norrsken, are comprised of timber which is clad in a powder-coated aluminium external facing. This composite construction benefits from the warmth and thermal performance of wood along with the […]
High-performance insulation has been fitted to the walls of our new single-storey show home. As with the three other properties at our show centre, along with countless customer self build projects, we have chosen to use Actis Insulation’s Hybrid range to insulate The Lodge. The thermal efficiency performance achieved with this system, as well as […]
With the timber frame kit erected, the team continued with the structure fitting the eco-joists for the roof of the bungalow. Eco-joists are engineered timber components with V-shaped steel webs that enable quick and easy installation of services and utilities. The mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR) system could then be fitted within the pipes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Our newest self build show home has been finished and furnished for some months now, with visitors expressing delight at the high-quality design details throughout. The 3-bedroom chalet bungalow has a traditional style front exterior, with character bricks sourced from Vandersanden cladding the timber frame and cream cottage-look windows from The Residence Collection adding charm. […]
Our new show home is now complete, with just finishing touches currently being made. The wine cellar in the open plan kitchen/dining space is a real feature of the room. The stylish storage, provided by Spiral Cellars, will enable hundreds of wine bottles to be kept at the ideal temperature underground and provides a luxury […]
Neutral paint colours have been applied to the interior of our new show home; white and grey tones allow the focus to remain on the quality fixtures and fittings featured throughout. The flooring has been laid, with luxury vinyl tiles from Kahrs purchased through Orchard Flooring used in the first-floor studio and landing. Orchard Flooring […]