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Guernsey Timber Frame Build

Guernsey Build 3 – Windows and Doors

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With the timber frame kit erected, it was time for the windows and doors to be installed at this build project in Guernsey. Triple-glazed aluminium-clad timber windows and doors from our preferred supplier, Norrsken, were chosen by the client. The aluminium cladding provides a low-maintenance finish to the exterior of the units which have also […]

Roof Progress

Show Home Build: 7 – Roof Work and Velux Installation

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With the structural frame erected, work progressed on the roof. Sarking boards were fixed to the rafters giving the pitched roof additional strength. These were then covered with a breathable membrane, held in place by timber battens. The membrane is water-resistant but vapour-permeable, preventing moisture from penetrating the building but still allowing ventilation of the […]