Following the insulating and screeding of the floor at Block 1, the timber sole plates are being fixed in position, ready to receive the Timber Frame. 

 



The lower level of the scaffold is being erected around the block to allow for access when lifting the timber frame in.

 

Meanwhile on blocks 2 and 3 where the timber frame is up, the bricklayers are beginning to wall externally.



 

 

The insulation is ready to be fixed into place in Block 3 in the party walls, ceilings and lofts, we can see how thick this is with the open roll in the foreground of the photo.

 

This photo shows the insulation held in place between the party wall studs with a vapour barrier.

 

 

The splash course is laid on a gas membrane (yellow) to prevent gasses rising up into the home.  This splash course will later support the timber frame sole plates.

 

 

Block 2 timber frame is erected and both roofs are on so internal works can begin with insulation.

 

 

The Sarnafil roof covering is being installed at Block 3, the single ply membrane gives a very smooth finish.

 

 

The Beam and Block flooring is installed on Block 1, the blocks help to evenly distribute the beams that support them, which span the substructure walls.

Timber frame is erected at Block 2 and the ply is begun on the roof ready for the installation of the Sarnafil membrane roof covering.



 Inside block 2 we can see the timber panels which arrive on site with rigid insulation already fitted which will ensure the homes will have excellent thermal performance.

 

Roof trusses are assembled on the substructure of Block 3 inside the scaffolding to save space on site, these will then be lifted onto the neighbouring plot.