An electric vehicle charger was recently installed at our new show home bungalow. EV chargers are fast becoming a necessary addition to any new build home, with the number of electric cars increasing on the roads. Customisable with different colours and finishes, the wall-mounted EV charger from Cotswolds-based company Simpson and Partners can be made […]
The outside area looks less like a construction site and more of a garden now as landscaping works have begun on our bungalow build. Gravel has been compacted and edging laid in preparation for the paths and driveway. Soil has been spread in anticipation of turf and the decking in the outdoor living area is […]
Whilst the interior of our new self build show home is moving forward at pace, work also turned to the exteriors. The outside of the timber frame bungalow is being finished in a contemporary design of white render contrasting with grey stone tiles and burnt cedar style cladding. The wood-effect composite cladding we have chosen […]
With plastering complete, it was time to move on to second fix. Second fix comprises all the work required after plastering has taken place and includes electrics, plumbing and carpentry. Second fix can be a rewarding part of the construction process for self-builders as this is the stage when chosen products and decorative details are […]
Following the completion of first fix plumbing and electrics, in which the wiring and pipework for the bungalow were installed into the timber carcass, plasterboard was then fitted to the structural battens of the walls and ceilings. The type of plasterboard used in each room depends on its purpose; in wet rooms such as […]
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 […]