Roof Development

Rear shot of roof progress

         Straps just visable over the Apex, holding rafters together

Rafters showing Restraint straps being placed

Roof Stage

Main Ridge Beam and I-beam Rafters over Master Bed

Bullseye Window with Decorative Quoins in the Gable wall

We are now working on the roof at LoundSide, Chapeltown....the I-Beam rafters give maximum space in the upper floors as no Purlins are needed (which would normally restrict headroom). for more upto date info visit : http://selfbuildnewhomes.com/Chapeltown4BedConstructionProgress4.aspx

Rear of New Home

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Roof level

LoundSide, Chapeltown New Home Now at the roof level, the "Cut Up's" are now being constructed to the Apex where the ridge beams will be mounted to accept the first Rafter I-Beams. Block and Stonework can be accurately shaped once rafters form the shape of the roof. More details at http://selfbuildnewhomes.com/Chapeltown4BedConstructionProgress3.aspx

3rd Scaffold lift

Bedroom floors

Bedroom floors and Dormer Cills visable

Second Scaffold Lift

Stonework up to Window hight

Latest picture 3/9/2010 of Stonework showing Quoins on the corners and Natural Stone course work, now ready for Scaffolding going up next week.

Internal Blockwork up to Cill hight

Internal Blockwork is now upto Cill hight with all drainage in place and backfilled, drainage pipes running under the entrance to the garage have been encased in concrete to avoid any settlement as the driveway will need compacting before blockpaving can comense.

A french drain has been laid around the rear and side of the house to stop any underground water or future heavy rainfall from penetrating under the house floor, the walls next to the french drain have been tanked with bitumin paint and bituthene membrain.

Foundation Blocks laid

Foundation Blocks are now being laid on which the Cavity walls will start just below DPC (damp Proof Course), drainage outlets bridged by lintols have been included. Visit http://selfbuildnewhomes.com/Chapeltown4BedConstructionProgress2.aspx for more pictures and Video's.

Steel Reinforcement Ring Beams fitted

After an initial Concrete pour to "bottom out" the Trenches, Construction starts on the Steel Reinforcement Ring Beams which are then lowered and fitted in place.

3/4 Bed 1st Floor Layout

3/4 Bed Ground Floor Plan

Blogg Updates

We will keep updating this Blogg with the 3/4 bed New Home Construction progress from time to time, we hope to show more details on our Website http://selfbuildnewhomes.com/ of the different stages in construction and also the progress of the overall Build.

New 3/4 Bed Home avalaible Off Plan, LoundSide, Chapeltown

Self Build New Homes have built and Sold 2 x 2 Bedroom Semi Detached Dormer Bungalows in Natural Stone with Garages at LoundSide, Chapeltown (previously plot 1 and plot 2) incorporating a generous (Privately shared) block paved courtyard for vehicle turning, we are now starting Plot 3, a New 3/4 Bed Residential detached Dormer Bungalow Home with garage and front and rear gardens. visit:-http://selfbuildnewhomes.com/newhomes.aspx for Details and Plans