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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Using a Main Contractor
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If you are looking to do a self-build project for your home, but there are many options to consider. Let's take a look at the benefits of using a main contractor. Self-build projects can be a great way to build your dream home. You can work within your budget and have control over the building methods and materials you use. But you can also choose to work with a main contractor. There are many benefits to working with these professionals...
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Self and Custom Building Registers
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There are many registers in the UK that gauge the level of interest of custom building. They help various authorities to develop suitable planning policies. Read more here. There may be many reasons why you need to find available land in your area. This can often be hard to do, which is why a building register can help. One benefit of these building registers is that they help authorities develop planning policies. They gauge the level of...
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Finding a Plot
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If you are looking to find a suitable piece of land, it helps to know where to start. If you don't already own a plot, here's a few tips on how you can find what you need. When it comes to finding a plot, it doesn't have to be difficult. If you know what you want, you can make the entire search process much easier. You can start by doing an online search for a supplier, which will list the various services. These directories are quite popular,...
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Constructing a new build home
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Buying a new build home is an adventure and it's one which requires a lot of research and planning. Choosing the right designer, the right builders and the right tradespeople can be exhausting. That's why we offer services to take some of the stress involved in a new build home away from you. We have been in the industry for many years. As such we have the know-how to help you make your new build journey not only successful but also...
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Managing a self build home
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Opting to build your own home is a very exciting time for most self builders. It should be remembered that there are all kinds of people who take on the challenge of a self-build home. Many find that while it is certainly a lot of hard work, it is also a very satisfying project to undertake. Self builders can be those who literally get down and dirty and pick up the trowel. There are also those who decide that they need to use the expertise...
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