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Heritage
Designs is a partnership run by Dave Scott and Chris
Bradley.
The
business is a diversification from our traditional
style of building and represents our idea of the future
of the building industry. We have both spent our whole
working lives in the building trade and are capable
of supplying technical advice and guidance on all
stages of your build, from planning to finishing works.
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The
prefabrication of timber frame structures began
about fifty years ago. It became apparent that
a higher standard of construction could be achieved
in the controlled environment of the factory than
on the open building site. By doing so much of
the work under cover, it reduced the time the
new home was exposed to the weather and so also
reduced the building costs. Every year over 2
Million timber frame homes are built world wide
- it is the most popular method of building low
rise homes in the world. In Europe, North America
and Australia timber frame homes are very much
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The
shell of a Heritage Designs timber framed
structure
can normally be erected and weatherproofed
within a few days of delivery to your site.
This allows
a much earlier start on installing plumbing,
electric's and other services. At the same
time the bricklaying
can be going on outside. The end result is
that the entire project can be completed
in far less
time than when using brick and block "wet" system
of building. We can supply an infinite range
of styles and sizes of homes to suit your
needs, and your budget, and you can be confident
that we incorporate all the latest research
and
technology in our construction, resulting in
a high quality structure. From the initial
meeting
through to sketch drawings, and our own in
- house architectural service, we ensure that
the problems,
which could incur on site, are minimised, and
our proven after sales service means we are
on
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Your
home will probably cost about £32-£40
per square foot to build, in addition to the land.
Some of the cost can be saved by doing work yourself
such as organisation, fixing items such as insulation,
and decorating. If you hand the whole build over
to a builder, architect or project manager, your
costs will of course increase. It is also worth
considering whether you want to spend more on
the structure initially, say by using a 140mm/6" frame
and a suspended timber floor, and having a
budget kitchen for the first few years, or
whether
you can forgo some floor area to pay for beautiful
joinery work. Items such as conservatories
can
be added later, and extra bedrooms can go into
the roof as the family and budget grows. |
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You
will of course have your own ideas about what
you want your house to look like, and the styles
of houses that you don't want. But before you
set your heart on a particular look, visit the
local planning office for an informal chat about
what they will let you have. Often it pays to
look at the houses around your plot, as the
planning officer will probably want your home
to fit in with the local architecture. But this
does not mean that you can't negotiate certain
details.
We
offer a FREE consultation service including
a site visit to discuss your requirements and
to advise you on the whole process of building
your own home.
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