The outside of this new home on the Channel Island of Guernsey is beginning to take shape as the landscaping work gets underway. The driveway leading to the property has been laid with grey permeable block paving, designed to allow water to drain effectively, whilst the main entrance from the road has been finished using […]
With the first fix plumbing and electrical work completed, the interior walls and ceilings of this project in Guernsey were covered with plasterboard. Plasterboard sheets were fixed to the structural timber battens throughout the new home. In areas likely to become humid, such as bathrooms and kitchens, moisture-resistant boards that contain water-repellent additives were used. […]
Whilst work progressed on the interior of this new timber frame home in Guernsey, the outside had its exterior finishes applied. The brick plinth at the bottom of the design has been constructed using Wienerberger Classic Blue Multi facing bricks. These bricks have a grey tone, which creates cohesion with the other grey coloured details […]
The next stage in the construction of this new timber frame home on Guernsey was the installation of the insulation. Insulation was fitted between the structural timbers in the walls and ceilings, ensuring every gap was filled to eliminate any thermal bridging. As with most of our projects, we utilised Actis insulation in this build. […]
Inside this building project in Guernsey, the floors were constructed with insulation, the underfloor heating system and screed being laid. The 150mm PIR insulation boards, which will add to the warmth and energy efficiency of the new home, were placed on the beam and block flooring and the underfloor heating pipes were then arranged on […]
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 […]
The scaffolding was assembled and the sole plate fitted to the blocks at our 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 […]
Guernsey is an ideal location to build a home. The second largest of the Channel Islands, Guernsey benefits from miles of scenic coastline, a mild climate and a strong sense of community. Scandia-Hus were delighted to be involved in this build project on the island, supplying our high-quality timber frame from our Sussex factory […]