Have you ever thought about self-building? If you have then you are not alone. In the first quarter of this year there has been a 3.75% increase in the number of self-build home completions. More people are beginning to realise that self-building really is viable. Self-builders have been responsible for constructing a staggering 8.25% of all the homes built in 2011. A total of 11,850 new self-built homes had been completed between 2011 and 2012.
Why are so many people self-building?
Well an obvious answer is that self-building is cheaper. With the current economic climate many people are now considering purchasing land and then constructing a property themselves could prove to be more cost effective that buying a pre-built house.
Isn't self building hard?
Self-building certainly isn't going to be an easy task and is going to require a lot of hard work. If you are not practically minded or have little previous building experience it's probably not the option for you.
Is there any way to make a self-build project easier?
There are many options open to the self-builder to make their life much easier. One of the more recent innovations in the industry is the use of timber frame kits.
There are many different types of timber frame kit on the market today to choose from. There is a wide selection of completely pre- designed kits available allowing you to literally pick your house from a catalogue.
A huge advantage with this is that the timber frame kit manufacturer has made and sold many of these types of kits and will be well versed in the construction methods and queries or problems that typically arise throughout the construction process.
Can I make my self-build unique?
For individuals that require a bespoke look there are a number of manufacturers that offer design and fabrication services for timber frame house kits.
For many people this offers the perfect balance as they have the flexibility to create a design that is unique and suited to their individual needs whilst still retaining the ability to construct the building themselves. In addition timber frame kit manufactures have a wealth of experience with planning and design constraints and can assist in ensuring your design will get approved with the local authority.
If it all seems a bit too much to self-build but you still like the idea and flexibility of timber frame construction you can always employ a company that offer a full design and build service. For many, this offers the best of both worlds. An experienced contractor and manufacturer can often prove to be incredibly cost effective as there are no middleman costs and changes can be quickly an efficiently implemented.
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Dave Jones is not a timber frame construction expert but has always been interested in timber frame construction and the self-build process. To speak to an expert in the filed why not check out http://broadviewtimberframe.co.uk/
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