Posts by Anton Gerashchenko
Market dynamics and the supply of materials for self build timber frame
If you have a self-build timber frame house project underway, or you are planning one, you will already be aware that the availability of materials is an issue affecting the…
Read MoreWhat does ‘wind and watertight’ mean?
In our last article ‘learning the lingo‘ we tackled timber frame terminology, explaining the typical terms, materials, and details that self-builders would benefit from knowing. Another phrase that self-builders often…
Read MoreTackling timber frame terminology
Getting to know the terminology of timber frame construction is a big step in every self-builder’s journey. Learning the ‘lingo’ can aid and ultimately lead to stronger communication channels with…
Read MoreWhy winter might just be the optimum time to get started on site
With concerns around the negative impacts of winter weather on build schedules, conventional wisdom puts spring or summer as the optimum time to push forwards on-site with a self-build project.…
Read MoreExhibitors and experts line up at the NSBRC
One of the things we have really missed this year is attending self-build shows. For us, there is nothing quite like getting out and meeting self-builders, hearing your stories and…
Read MoreThere has never been a better time to start planning your self-build home
With lockdown a strange new reality, many of us have found ourselves staring at the same four walls and thinking we’d much rather be somewhere else! For some, a garden…
Read MoreWhat makes a successful self-builder?
Research reveals that self-builders are not run of the mill folk. They tend to be rather unique; however, there are a number of traits that truly successful self-builders share. Here’s…
Read MoreThree reasons a 10 Year Structural Warranty is critical to your self-build project
In this guest article, warranty specialist Russell Turner from Self-Build Zone highlights why a structural warranty is an essential budget item for your self-build project. First of all, it’s important…
Read MoreBuilding your timber frame self-build budget for project success
Sitting down to create your first self-build budget can seem like a daunting process. Here we offer a few easy steps to get you from the back of an envelope…
Read MoreBuild your knowledge with our self-build timber frame demo day
Anyone who has ever started a self-build house project knows that there’s a steep learning curve. Most self-builders willingly throw themselves into information gathering during the feasibility stages and beyond.…
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