Useful articles for self-builders
A range of articles and tips to educate, inform and inspire self-builders
Bespoke self-build checklist
Imagine if you could go to one car dealer and develop your dream car from a blank sheet of paper! Colour, size, performance, specification, cost, efficiency would be directed by you and coordinated by the dealer, who would then manufacture your car to your specification. That’s what you do when you source a truly bespoke…
Custom build vs self-build
‘Custom build’ is a relatively recent term introduced under the UK government’s Housing Strategy for England in 2011. Until then, the process of building your own home was universally known as ‘self-building’. Confusingly, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re essentially two different routes to building a home to suit your individual needs. Here’s…
The three timber frame build routes
There are three main build routes for building your timber frame home. As a self-builder, you should thoroughly consider each one, before setting out on your project. Find out which one suits you best right here! Three Build Routes for Self-Build The three main routes to self-build are as follows: All work is managed…
A Scottish model for an English market
Timber frame self-build – mature Scottish model finds favour in England Scottish self-builders have timber frame in their blood, whereas in England, timber frame has been traditionally slower to catch on. But things are changing, and the timber frame quality standards set in Scotland are now paving the way for the rest of the UK…
3 essentials for self-build success
Timber self-build – ideal for today’s demanding bespoke designs The self-build industry is evolving fast, and timber frame construction is ideally placed to respond to changing demands from individual self-builders. Fleming Homes’ Technical Director Richard Simmonds explains why. Switched-on self-builders ‘Self-builders are more knowledgeable and demanding than ever, thanks to media coverage and information-sharing…
