selfbuilder +homemaker
PUBLISHER Anthony Parker
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BIG QUESTIONS
ON TIMBER Andrew Orriss of the Structural Timber Association answers self-builder FAQs on methods, quality and sustainability
Building in ICF
against the odds Tom Boddy reports on how an innovative build method turned out to be the least of a Surrey project’s challenges
Structural support
Navigating the complex world of structural warranties
A kit house in the country
Discovering a German supplier offered a positive way forward after a tragedy for Merula Frankel
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FROM THE EDITOR...
We hope that this issue finds you well, as the weather starts to improve, and the UK begins to tentatively emerge from a prolonged period of isolation. Hopefully we will see the country opening up fully soon, and recovering some of its former spirit, however of course we are far from home and dry yet.
Speaking of ‘dry,’ if your project has been disrupted over the past few months (which no doubt it has), we trust that you have been able to at least get it rainproof over the winter months. Otherwise the frustration you’re feeling will I’m sure be doubly troublesome.
Our brief news section shows that self-build is actually on the up, despite Covid, particularly for the ever-active 50-60 year old self-builder contingent. Research by AMA has found that self-build has actually proved more resilient as a sector than overall housebuilding, which is saying something, although activity did decrease by 8 per cent in 2020. Two factors have helped, say AMA – the fact that small sites with fewer are more conducive to social distancing, and increased use of more Covid-safe offsite manufacturing for projects.
There have also been some interesting findings for those keen to pursue the Permitted Development property conversion route, and avoid through the rigmarole of planning. Pure Structured Finance has reported that after a lull in 2020, permitted developments are on the rise, and more expected this year as commercial properties close due to the effects of the pandemic. However, what remains the most popular conversion? Barns, of course. One day, presumably, there won’t be any characterful old barns left to convert!
JAMES PARKER
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