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FIRST-TIMERS BENEFIT FROM TIMBER SHELL BUILD
Location Carmarthenshire Style Traditional facade, contemporary rear House size 317m2 Construction method Timber frame Project route Design & full specification to wind and watertight stage Timber frame supplier Fleming Homes
Paul and Rhian Bates wanted a spacious home to enjoy in their retirement years. The couple knew timber frame was the route best suited to them. “We wanted speed of construction to avoid the weather impacting the build,” says Paul. “Timber frame would also give us what we needed in terms of space, insulation and a high-quality spec at a good cost.”