CURRENT PROJECT - FRAME UP, WINDOWS IN, MUCH PROGRESS!

Ok folks, so its been quite a few weeks since the last blog update. So have a look at the pictures below and we would love any feedback from you. We've been working very hard over the last few weeks, especially as the Bank Holidays have been hampering the work schedule a bit!
But, the roof is finished, the roof tiles are on! The weather held up and we managed to get the massive glass sections in and the quad folding doors built and mounted.

Roof Timbers going in

Wall removed, 2 x oak beams in! This front beam weighed 1/2 a tonne!

8 x Velux Windows in. 

Roof plastered, painted and furniture moved in from the barn! Oak table is going in new extension!

Roof tiles and facia and soffet done!

Glazing going in! This part will take a while! 

Glazing panels done, now need to put in the retaining oak facing strips!

As of close of play friday 6th May. Doors in, client very pleased!

ALMOST THERE....

Well folks, were almost there on our latest design. As we've  been running this build alongside our daily project (which you can see the progress of if you click the link to the right - 'current project') it's taking us a while to get any major changes. One of the reasons ive not updated the blog for two weeks is that we really have got that WOW factor now. Aluminium sliding doors are in, concealed guttering is in, and Chris managed in one last final push on Saturday to get the decking finished too! The decking we chose is Douglas Fir to match the building. We didn't want to stick with the off the shelf pressure treated green decking you can pick up, the look was wrong and we wanted to stick to the chunky, stylistic lines to mirror that of the cube!

So here it is as of this fine sunny Sunday afternoon ....

Val's large olive trees in blue pots look great against the colour of the wood and the aluminium door frames.

You can see the lino we have put down, ideal as we have dogs and as its the main access to the house, we thought it best with wellies on after muddy dog walks etc! We have also insulated and plasterboarded the back wall, for insulation purposes, but also to give ourselves a solid wall to contrast the glazed sides.

Sancha has already claimed her space on the welcome matt! Don't try to move her at your peril!

Milly is very content sat on the large decked area. More photos to follow soon, you can see we have added a large double glazed panel to the right of the main door, for both viewing into the cube from the kitchen and for  catching guests coming through the gates early.

More updates to follow. Keep an eye on our Blog. 

Also, check out the work were currently doing on our project in Gussage St Michael, just click 'current project' on the right.

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The Cube, a new start.

So, its begun, the creation of a new and simplified way of living. To bring the inside out. Everyone has an idea about how they want to live, to enjoy a healthy, easy life that makes you smile and sit back and relax.
We have pulled together our 30 years of combined building and creating, into one hand crafted, beautifully designed space that brings the outside - in! We have been creating and designing stunning, 'eco' friendly buildings and spaces for many years and decided that we needed to pool all of our combined influences and creative design into one style of building that we can enjoy all year round.
We started off in timber frame projects, then ran a side lane of the business into log cabins and leisure buildings and we have now done a complete 360 degree turn and we have ended up with, The Cube.

Here you can follow the progress of The Cube, our new project; see the build pictures as they happen and let us know your thoughts. The Cube is constructed from Douglas Fir heavy timber uprights, pine 6"x2" roof and floor supports.
It will have three sets of double glazed sliding doors, solid double glazed panels and douglas fir timber panels.

 Uprights and floor joists in. Roof timbers raised 3 inches for added head height.

 Floor joists in 

 First two Polycarbonate roofing sheets done.

 Everyone's favourite helper! although she doesn't like to be told what to do!

 Polycarbonate roofing sheets need to be secured with extruded metal fixing strips

All the Polycarbonate sheets, in place and fixed. Should be drier tonight!

Ok, so that was the end of Saturday's progress. Insulation, Damp proof membrane and Caberdeck flooring are next on the list. Before finishing up the hidden guttering and final roof touches.

Sunday's Progress. Chris managed to get the damp proof membrane, the insulation and the caberdeck floor in today. Plus he had already made the side supports for the steps and you can see from the following photos how well it all looks.

 Caberdeck flooring, and the three step supports, made from Douglas Fir timber struts, tenon joints.

Finished Douglas Fir Steps.