CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS


SCANDIA-HUS www.scandia-hus.co.uk


INSURANCE: CRL


www.c-r-l.com


TILES: Barge Tiles bargetiles.co.uk


SEWAGE PUMP: Kingspan Klargester www.kingspanklargester.com (Installed by Coppard Plant Hire, www.coppard.co.uk)


KITCHEN UNITS: Schüller


www.schueller.de/en/ index.htm


KITCHEN APPLIANCES: Bosch; Cookology (halogen hob)


www.bosch.co.uk/en/uk www.thewrightbuy.co.uk/ cookology


KITCHEN SINKS: Carron Phoenix www.carron.com


BATHROOM FIXTURES & FITTINGS:


Pura; RAK Ceramics; R2; Kudos; Carron; Thomas Dudley


www.purabathrooms.co.uk www.rakceramics.com/uk/en www.r2bathrooms.co.uk www.kudosshowers.co.uk www.carronbathrooms.com www.thomasdudley.co.uk


STAIRS: Stairplan


stairplan.com


CLADDING: Marley Eternit (Cedral) www.marleyeternit.co.uk/ Facades/Weatherboard


CARPETS: T P Martin 01342 326598


BUILDERS: Head & Southon, Lingfield 01342 833833


The house began as a simple adaptation of a Scandia-Hus model but became more and more bespoke with the necessary changes required for planning


high standard and are fully tiled. On the ground floor, efficient warmth is provided by a water underfloor heating system, while there are radiators upstairs. One of the two ensuites features another space-saving addition, an electrically-heated wall, which is a clever alternative to a heated towel rail. All of the building’s windows are triple-glazed and aluminium coated.


The two floors are connected with a central modern oak staircase with a glass balustrade which creates an impressive focal point upon entering the house. No expense has been spared in the kitchen, which sits to the left of the entrance hall. The modern, dark brown units feature three integrated ovens (two standard and one steam), a microwave and dishwasher, while an island/breakfast bar houses the hob with a downdraft extractor that sits hidden in the worktop when not in use. A separate utility room includes space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The living room sits to the right of the hallway, a bright room with double doors leading out to the garden. The landing features a large window and skylight, while the two front bedrooms benefit from floor to


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ceiling windows, filling the space with light. Leading off the driveway up to their existing house, the new dwelling’s good-sized driveway offers plenty of parking, and the rest of the outside space is turfed. A row of hedges will run up the side of the existing driveway to give the house some privacy and separation. As well as erecting the frame, Scandia-Hus provided a full design service – including all changes needed, as well as constructing the entire framework including all internal supporting walls. The main contractor Head & Southon – recommended by Scandia-Hus – managed the project and sub-contracted all other trades, including the groundworkers who constructed the block and beam floor. The main contractor is based locally, which Alan and Elizabeth say has been a major advantage compared with working with a London-based builder – as has been their previous experience. “It makes a big difference,” Alan says.


The majority of the construction work took place over winter which meant predictable delays caused by weather conditions and Christmas and New Year. The blockwork got wet during winter rains and therefore the rendering was delayed while it dried out. They also struggled to get hold of the edge tiles for the roof which Alan puts down to “the general slowdown in the industry last year.” Scandia-Hus’ eco credentials as well as build quality influenced the couple’s decision to go with the firm. However, the air tightness levels provided means an MVHR ventilation system will normally be required to remove stale air. They planned to install this, but it had to be abandoned as it upset the SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculations for Building Regs compliance. “If we wanted that we would have had to have a woodburner,”


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