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The building that was originaly on this site suffered a serious fire resulting in a new building being built. The client asked us to build them a new house which kept the original charm and character while conforming with current building regulations. |
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The Oak frame on this property is an internal frame with rendered blockwork on the outside, as the client wanted to keep the apperance of the original building.
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This ariel view of the frame shows the oak roof trusses from an interesting viewpoint
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The building has a oak floor and joist system throughout. The inner trusses are of interupted tie beam details to allow for access between the rooms.
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This view shows the thatching in progress and also the battoning of the open hall end ready for tileing.
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On top of the rafters and below the tile battons is a foil covering which is used as a fire retardent.You can also see how the thatch is laid on the roof.
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Open Hall At one end of the building is a two bay open hall design , it has a full oak roof with oak rafters, purlins, and wind bracing. The oak trusses are of a clasped purlin detail which refers to the way purlin is housed between the principal rafter and the collar.
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Unit 5, Frith Farm, Frith Lane, Wickham, Hampshire
Directors, Danny Purchase and David Cole. ©