Trying to choose between timber frame, masonry and SIPs (Structural Building Material)? Comparing the costs of different structural walling systems can be tricky — but it’s well worth delving into the figures and finding ways to balance costs with quality.One of the major choices is deciding which structural walling system to use for your new home. In most cases, that will boil down to a choice between three construction methods that compete with each other for viability and effectiveness:Brick and block (masonry)Timber frameStructural insulated panels (SIPs)Below is a useful link
Month: October 2018
We’ve had two new signs completed by Paperbox and we think they look great. The signs include a flexible PVC banner with pole pockets top and bottom to be to fixed directly to scaffolding, and a rigid aluminium composite board that can be fixed directly to a building. We are very pleased and we like to extend our gratitude to Paperbox; great quality and customer service from start to finish.www.paperbox.co.uk
We’re excited about a new job starting in Sandy Lane, Cheltenham. The job involves the removal of the external rear stair and bridge, first floor extension to rear above flat roof, alterations to front and side elevation windows, internal alterations and new patio to rear. That should be enough to keep us out of trouble for while! Please keep posted for further updates and development photos.
Do hot summer temperatures cause foundation cracks. In a word, yes. Or at least the hot weather often does. We had a call recently from an old client, saying he had some cracks down the side of the hose where the new extension butted the house. A structural engineer visited the house to determine the issue. It was put down to the hot weather we’ve recently had causing the soil to shrink and pull away from the foundations. The shrinkage can cause foundations to move, making cracks even bigger.
Our new website is now live. Really appreciate all the hard work and efforts by Andy Hussey from Lost & Found Creative who designed the website. An excellent job and we would highly recommend.