Self Build House in Hertfordshire

Project Location: Bishop's Stortford, ​Hertfordshire Client:Architect working on behalf of Self-Builder Nbr of Beds: 3 Features: Innovative split-level pentagon shaped design requiring complex portal frame engineering Exposed structural bolted glulam feature frame 2 Large reception rooms Internal mezzanine balcony Complex stairwell Engineering allowed for complex bespoke feature windows Contract: Structural Design Engineering Manufacture and installation of innovative Timber Frame Structure, including factory fitted insulation An exciting and challenging design (apparently many Timber Frame firms refused to even Estimate the project for this reason), we acted as structural advisors in the design and planning stages of the project. A tight site, and built to exceed the new Part L building regulations, this project required our structural designers, engineers and carpenters to embrace advanced timber off-site construction techniques, rarely seen in the UK. This is just one of the many projects in the UK that required our advanced timber engineering capabilities.