The scaffolding was assembled and the sole plate fitted to the blocks at our self build site in Guernsey in anticipation of the timber frame erection. Sole plates are crucial elements in the construction of a timber frame home, they connect the substructure (the foundations) to the superstructure (above ground). The horizontal timber beams of […]
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 […]
With the substructure finished and scaffolding in place, it was time for the timber frame. The pre-fabricated panels were delivered to site from the UK factory. The ‘open panels’ consist of timber studwork and OSB, once insulation and plasterboard have been fixed to the interior they will become ‘closed’. The superstructure stage of the build […]
Deciding on which construction method to use when building your own home is a choice that will affect almost every aspect of your project. Budget, timeframe, design and performance are crucial considerations in every self-build and are significantly influenced by the materials used in the structure. There are of course a variety of options; timber […]
Once the substructure has been completed, you are officially ‘out of the ground’. Where substructure is everything in the ground, superstructure is the structural part of the building above foundations, i.e. the timber frame. This stage of your project is about creating a structurally complete shell; you’ll need the walls up, supporting steels or beams […]
