Masterclass at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Visit our masterclass on construction systems at the NEC on Saturday, 31st March at 12 o'clock lunchtime.
Theme: "Using SIPs to build your home"

HB&R Show at NEC, Birmingham

We are exhibiting at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Birmingham. Come and visit us on stands D174 and C179 at the NEC.

A Garage Conversion / Extension

An old garage in Montrose, Angus

has now turned into this nice SIPs building

 

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Birthday

He created an influential twentieth century architectural style, stated with extreme clarity and simplicity. His mature buildings made use of modern materials to define interior spaces. He strived towards an architecture with a minimal framework of structural order balanced against the implied freedom of free-flowing open space.

Info from Wikipedia.org

House In Sheffield - Interior Pictures

Kitchen

 

 

Front door

Know The Differences

What exactly is the difference between a modular home, passive home and an Erdhaus?
The new building methods are no long just for the west coast elite, sustainable design has gone mainstream. 
Full article on AGBeat

Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Very busy getting ready for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in a weeks time.

Modern Architecture

Front view

Garage

 

The Fireplace

More Pictures From House In Sheffield

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Hallway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Project in Sheffield

Finished House

Hallway

 

Upper Floor

 

 

 

Hallway

Advantages Of SIPs Build Roof

Did you know, that if you build the roof with SIPs panels, you automatically gain a completely climate controlled area immediately underneath the roof.

Pictures From A Project In Covent Garden

Pods taking shape

Stunning New Build

This house in Northumberland was completed last year

R-values

Did you know R values only measure energy  loss by conduction, while energy is also lost in buildings by convection and radiation, as well as conduction. R-value ratings make no comment on this reality.

Hottest topics in the US self-build industry

It is one of the hottest topics in the US self-build industry and beginning to make waves over here. Proponents claim SIPs are fast, easy and cheap to use. Mark Brinkley investigates and asks: is this the new timber frame?

Read the full article at Homebuilding & Renovating Online Magazine

Sustainable homes now mainstream

Structural Insulated Panels - SIPs built homes are built with the SIPs material which is basically super-sturdy foam core between OSB. It is highly energy efficient and more water tight than other paneling system. It makes a better product than just regular OSB over framing. You probably won’t be able to tell if the home is built of SIPs panels, but if it is a new construction, don’t be afraid to ask about the construction technique.

Article from Australia Sustainable home building has gone mainstream: know the different types

Raising the money to build your own home

Building your own home is a way to get a home which may meet all your needs and may cost less than buying one already built from a developer. Financing this type of work can be a major problem but some mortgage lenders are able to help.

To read the full article visit Directgov

Homebuilding & Renovating Market Research

Self-build home completions rise by 6%

In the interests of helping companies make informed decisions about promoting their products and services, Homebuilding & Renovating felt there was a need for some objective clarity about self-build.

Using our extensive database of active self-builders, ...

 

To continue reading the full article go to Homebuilding & Renovating

Free tickets

Don't forget to order your free tickets for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Birmingham 29th March to 1st April 2012.
Click the link on the right-hand side.

Benefits and Savings of Using SIPs - Part 4

• Wall and roof panels can be easily on site and roof panels plumb cut at ridge and eaves
• All panels are suitable for any type of wall or roof finish, bricks, tile hanging, cladding, roof tiles, slate, sedum, lead or zinc
• All types of roof can use SIPs eco panels, flat, pitched, mansard, vaulted