Favourite "kit" house
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Althalus

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344 posts

268 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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Well it's not the first time I have seen post on here about granddesigns so there are obviously a few of you interested in selfbuild.

What is you favourite "kit" (and I use the word loosely) type house?

The way I see it they have a lot of advantages, they are relatively cheap, they are quick to erect and they can be easily customised.
Personally I really liked the wooded kit house from scandinavia..


catretriever

2,090 posts

271 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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I find the straw-bale construction quite intrigueing. Again, I think it's a lego thing

KITT

5,345 posts

270 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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For me you really can't beat an oak framed house. There's something so pure about it, and I love the combination of natural wood and white walls. Gives both a homely feel and modern look in one

Don't think you can get a kit house like that, but the frame can be erected pretty quickly once it's been fabricated in the workshop

Althalus

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344 posts

268 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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border oak

Lovely

I was intrigued by straw and also the earthship tyre construction method!

ferg

15,242 posts

286 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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Those Potton 'Heritage' places with the post and beam and inglenook are nice.

z4monster

1,442 posts

289 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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If I had the cash, the land and the time, I would have to get myself a Huff Haus. I love the open glazed style walls and the whole design concept. The build quality looked excellent too.

Ian V

1,817 posts

297 months

Thursday 19th May 2005
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We moved into our self build last August.We went the Potton 'Heritage' route and would recommend it to anyone. Very professional (sp) company that will give as much or little help as you require. Overall very pleased with the results and also saved a fortune over buying a similar property.

Ian