Timber frame is erected and the roof structures added.

The main timber frame arrives at the end of April and is erected within two weeks.

The first floor is installed above the hi-tech joists and the roof trusses are craned into position.

After this, the green oak frame is installed around the main house, creating the spectacular double height spaces at both the front and rear of the property.

The roof structures are then joined and the roofing team arrive to get the whole structure felted and battened ready for tiling.

Over 15,000 roof tiles are then ‘bumped’ up onto the roof ready for fitting whilst soffits and facia boards are fixed to the rafters.

 

Demolition and Ground Works.

Work commences in March, first with the demolition of the old bungalow and removal of foundations.

Once the site is cleared, a large amount of landscaping is required to lower the ground levels. This means the driveway gradients are much lower and the rear garden will be almost flat when stepping out of the house.

Once the levels are achieved, the footings are dug and the concrete is pumped in, before the slab is then cast.

The brick base is then brought up to above damp proof course ready for the timber frame to be erected.

Drainage channels are dug around the house and new pipes laid, ready for connection to the main drainage system.