Self Build Structural Options

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 new home should meet the required building regulations. However, you can choose how the inside of the home should look like.

There are various building methods available and each of them has their own benefit. You have to consider the ever-evolving, as well as your neighbours. It may be a good option to let your home fit in with surroundings.

Brick and block methods are still one of the most popular ones. This makes it represents about three-quarters of all buildings in the UK. Cavities were usually restricted in the past, but this has since been increased to 300 mm. this is to account for proper insulation.

When you choose to use them. The frame, you can benefit from an environmentally friendly option. The frame is also very reliable and you don't need any internal load-bearing walls.

There are different construction methods for timber that you can use. You can expect a standard timber frame home to be erected in as little as a week.

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