House under construction. The start date was delayed due to constant rain. Typical British weather. Using timber frame will now speed the building process along. |
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Ground floor ready to accept insulation and concrete slab |
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Ground floor timber frame went up in just 2 days |
External view of ground floor timber frame shell |
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Floor joist are being fixed. Engineered light weight joists are just perfect for this application |
Top view of floor joists as seen from the scaffolding |
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Floor fixed ready to accept next storey |
All t@g joints glued |
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Roof truss configuration ready and waiting |
Glulam timber composite beam to landing ready to accept roof |
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Rear view of house with first floor panels erected |
Glulam beam for full width of house. |
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Glulam beam shown supporting roof trusses. Note coved ceiling. |
Main roof trusses as seen from Front of building. Dormers still to be constructed |
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Roof as seen from rear. Cat slide dormers still to be fitted over windows |
Roof Carcassing now completed |
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Garden shrubs planted during construction. This makes sense, as the build completion will adorn foliage and lawn |
Dressed stone quoins in the process of being laid which will form part of the outer shell |
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Stooled PC corner cill to Sun room |
Awaiting windows to Sun room |
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Underfloor heating manifold located under stairs |
Splayed hardwood stairs to Reception |
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Completed Stairs. Stairs shown are tapered with double bullnose base treads |
View of Sun room and open kitchen |
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Breakfast area opening out into the Sun room |
Finished view of Front Facade. Yes its all been worth it |
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Front Facade with raised garden beds on the left |
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