rcast1989 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Hi all, Very much looking forward to seeking all the help and advice required of a young couple taking the plunge into our first family home ( and self-build). We have a lovely plot on Clydebank, Glasgow but it is drought with obstacles for modern-day options such as SIPS, modular and timber kit, namely access! The local lane is very narrow and despite going to some of the big names ( fleming homes etc.) the SIPS/timber kits would be too wide to easily get through the lane which is 9 feet wide at its worst. The feedback has been we will need to complete a "stick build" and know now what that is but can't seem to find anyone local that does residential. Have added to timber build forum if anyone can help over there Edited July 25, 2023 by rcast1989 moved to appropriate sub-forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Most decent joiners will be able to stick build. It just means the timber frame is built on-site rather than built as panels in a factory then brought to site. Stick built will likely be cheaper to build and it’s safer for you financially. A lot of joiners can also do contract builds by bringing in trades to do the bits they don’t do. The joiner I’m using does this for example although I have actually done all of that in my case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcast1989 Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, Kelvin said: Most decent joiners will be able to stick build. It just means the timber frame is built on-site rather than built as panels in a factory then brought to site. Stick built will likely be cheaper to build and it’s safer for you financially. A lot of joiners can also do contract builds by bringing in trades to do the bits they don’t do. The joiner I’m using does this for example although I have actually done all of that in my case. I have heard across the forum there is lots to be saved by doing a lot of the timber work yourself but unfortunately, I lack the knowledge and time to assist in this area. I guess it really recommendations for where to turn I need locally or where to search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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