Brick and Block The Basics
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Brick and block are a very popular building method in the UK. It provides many benefits like solid house structure. Let's take a look at the basics. Brick and block are also known as modern masonry construction. It has an outer skin made from brick and a block inner skin. Ties hold these two walls together and it lies on top of the concrete foundation. You also have internal load-bearing walls in your home. There are various options...
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Masonry or Timber Frame
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If you choose to build your own home. It's important to choose between the right structure and materials. Let's compare masonry and timber frames. Masonry is very popular construction method. Brick and block building is used on most building projects throughout the UK. About 70% of all new self-build homes are built using this technique. This is a very strong system and the walls help to be the weight of the roof floors. One benefit...
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Structural Options
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When it comes to building a home, you have many structural options available. Let's take a look at some of them and why they are beneficial. There are plenty of structural options to consider. It mainly depends on your personal needs, as well as your available budget. You may go for something like a log home, which is quite popular. It gives you a relaxed feel and it's a very practical structure. It's cost effective and...
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Self Build Structural Options
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Choosing the right building system for your property is important. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of specific structural options. It is important to note that the structural options you choose for your home are important. It will influence everything from your budget to the project time-frame. It will influence your layout as well as the energy efficiency of the home. That's why so important to choose the right structure. Every...
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House Construction Methods
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When you are considering building your home, there are various construction methods use. Each of these has their own advantages to offer. Let's take a look at the popular ones. There are many different construction methods that you can use, when building your own home. Some of them are more popular than others. They are traditional methods, and there are also more modern construction methods. The majority of homes in the UK are built...
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Building Methods
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When it comes to building methods, there are a few options to consider. Let's take a look at some of the options and what their respective benefits are. If you want to build your home on your own, you should know which materials to use. You can choose to build with traditional masonry, or choose timber. Self-builders are increasingly using timber as a material and with good reason. But then there are alternative building methods. Alternative...
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