Extensions & construction
Traditional building methods have stood the test of time. We are surrounded by old buildings that, if maintained, will last far longer, and most of them are far more impressive to look at than anything built today.
Building, altering and extending
There's no doubt that the construction industry has a major impact on the environment. New homes are built as fast and cheaply as possible to maximise profits. We have all heard of and seen the state of some of these newly built homes; they simply aren't built to last. It's likely that they'll be knocked down and rebuilt at the end of their lifespan, as it simply wouldn't be worth the cost of maintaining them.
It's acceptable for a modern building to have a life expectancy of less than 100 years; a new building is deemed acceptable if it's expected to last at least 60 years. We have worked on buildings over 300 years old. There are people in the UK who live in homes built in mediaeval times. By building new homes with traditional methods, we can really build future-proof homes that will last and perform well for hundreds of years.
We'd love to help you with your project. Get in touch to see what alternatives there are to modern methods and how they might benefit you.
Where it applies
- Building
- Altering
- Extending
Materials
- Hemp shiv insulation
- Material reuse
- Horse hair reinforcement
- Contextually appropriate materials
- Earth-based mortar
- Suitable insulators
- Conservation of existing elements
- Locally sourced materials
- Carbon-negative solutions
- On-site preparation
- Recycled components
- CO₂-absorbing materials
Relevant experience
Gallery: an extension built with insulated Porotherm blocks and handmade Petersen bricks.
Tell us about the property and upload some photographs.
You will get a straight answer on whether it is our kind of job, and a written quotation if it is.