The curved cedar cladding on this project by Build It readers David and Jennifer Spillane required a lot of time, patience and careful attention to detail. “Our contractor had to manufacture a form and then steam individual strips of the timber into shape”, says David. “It was a slow but ultimately very successful process.”
COLIN POOLE
This could be the shortest article ever. If you want the highest possible build quality, the answer’s simple: pay for it. The old adage about getting what you pay for holds true to a degree. However, it’s not that cut-and-dried for most us; yes we want to create a nice home, but we’ve got finite budgets to work with. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to ensure you get the results you’re seeking without spending a fortune. Here’s what you need to know to make it happen.
The quality triangle
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