Our Traditional Homes reflect our passion for using traditional building methods and the best quality materials to create highly desirable homes that stand out from the rest.
Every one of our Traditional Homes has all the modern technical features you would expect, and then a few more. These include solid floors with underfloor heating throughout, fitted designer kitchens with granite worktops, fully installed home-entertainment systems, low energy recessed lights and high security windows.
Stepping outside, you will find an external gas point suitably positioned for enjoying a gas-fired barbecue with family and friends, and every garage benefits from remote control doors for your comfort and convenience.
SOLID FIRST FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
In today's market, home buyers are far more discerning about the quality and internal flexibility of their new homes than ever before. There is an increase in awareness of the benefits of precast concrete floors particularly in reducing sound transmission and improving thermal efficiency within the home. Consequently we have incorporated into our houses, precast concrete floors at both upper and lower levels.
ADVANTAGES:
SOUND TRANSMISSION
With noise nuisance the single most common complaint as regards housing, it is no surprise that the use of precast concrete floors both at ground level and upper level is becoming increasingly popular. The greater mass of concrete absorbs noise dramatically, giving huge reductions in impact sound. In addition , other disadvantages of timber floors, such as creaking boards and noisy pipes is avoided.
THERMAL CAPACITY
In a modern highly insulated house, the introduction of large heat absorbing mass in the core of the structure, reduces temperature fluctuations by acting as a heat store, therefore the house tends to be more comfortable and with some heating systems more efficient.
FLEXIBILITY OF ROOM LAYOUT ON FIRST FLOOR
For the homeowner, there is the advantage that because the floor is uniformly strong, the internal room layout can be changed at any time to suit their needs, without structural problems.
IMPROVED FIRE RESISTANCE BETWEEN FLOORS
A concrete floor is intrinsically fire-resistant and will contain both fire and smoke, the latter being the cause of most fatalities in fires.
SOLIDNESS OF CONSTRUCTION
A heavy duty first floor ties the masonry structure together, making the total framework an d the house much more solid.
MOISTURE MOVEMENT
Masonry does not shrink to the same extent as timber drying out. A standard 10" of joist can shrink anything up to half an inch, with the resultant gap under skirtings, cracks to block walls, movement around the ceiling level, door openings out of square, etc. This type of movement is almost eliminated.
LONG TERM DURABILITY
Concrete is inert and so can never be susceptible to attacks from fungus or insects, therefore no wet or dry rot and no woodworm.
DISADVANTAGES:
COST
It costs more than timber floors.
Underfloor heating is the discerning choice for environmental control within buildings. Warm friendly floors combine space-saving invisibility and low running costs.
This type of heating brings a new level of comfort to our lives - the best that modern technology can devise.
ADVANTAGES:
COMFORT
Heating systems warm people in two ways - with radiated and with convected heat. Experience shows that radiated heat always feels more comfortable. Unlike panel radiators, underfloor heating emits more heat by radiation than by convection. Since the floor radiates heat over its entire surface, there are no hot or cold areas - instead a constantly comfortable indoor climate is produced throughout.
As underfloor heating warms through the floor, the air temperature is always at floor level, decreasing at head height. This ensures occupants feel more comfortable and alert, with cooler heads and warmer feet. Radiator heating creates the opposite effect.
INVISIBLE HEAT SOURCE
No need for hot, sharp edged radiators that utilise valuable space - no grilles, concealed convectors, or trailing cables. Provides maximum freedom for interior design.
CLEANER & SAFER
Not only do you avoid the build up of dust and dirt in and around radiators, but also tiled floors in kitchens or downstairs shower rooms, dry far quicker when cleaned or when wet and therefore reduces slip hazard. There is the additional tamper and touch proof safety for the young and infirm.
LOW RUNNING COSTS
Only low temperature hot water is required, making the best possible use of modern condensing boilers for low running costs. Keeps the maximum heating effect in the lower part of the room space, rather than at the ceiling, and since the air does not have to be so warm for comfort, it is better for breathing, all this helps to reduce running costs.
SOUND INTRUSION
No creaks, groans or noisy pipes - underfloor heating provides high efficiency heating with none of the background noise of a metal based system.
LONG TERM DURABILITY
The system we use is based on cross-linked polyethene pipe that is long lasting. It is therefore maintenance free.
INDIVIDUAL ROOM CONTROL
Individual room or zone control is an option that can easily be achieved.
DISADVANTAGES:
COST
It costs more than other types of heating.
PREWIRED INTERGRATED HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
You can enjoy high quality Hi-fi stereo sound in any room you choose, subject to that room being pre-wired, with full infrared remote control operation. Fitting cables in completed houses can be a messy and expensive business, but your forward thinking house builder has done it for you - these houses are wired for the future!
CAN I USE THIS SOUND SYSTEM IN EVERY ROOM?
The lounge, kitchen, dining room, family room (where appropriate) and master bedroom are normally pre-wired. You won't see a speaker or data wire, they're buried in the walls and ceilings. Every room with a "Display/Eye" (blanked off when you move in) is pre-wired for stereo sound and full infrared remote control.
WHAT ABOUT VIDEO AND SATELLITE?
Most infrared controlled equipment can be controlled via the system including video, satellite and cable TV etc. This means that you can watch and control your video and satellite from any room in the house, and enjoy Hi-fi stereo sound through your ceiling speakers.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO LISTEN TO DIFFERENT PROGRAM SOURCES IN DIFFERENT ROOMS?
Yes! The system allows access to CD, tape, radio and video/satellite and any of these can be used simultaneously in different rooms with independent volume settings. Each component can also be fully controlled via the infrared link to change radio stations or change tracks on the CD player etc. Subject to the room being pre-wired.
HOW DO I CONTROL MY HI-FI AND VIDEO FROM AROUND THE HOME?
Simply by aiming your remote control handset at the room Display/Eye, you can control your equipment. The infrared code is automatically relayed to your equipment in the main room. It really is that easy.
WILL IT WORK WITH MY EQUIPMENT?
The system works with most infrared controlled equipment and our installer will be happy to advise you on this subject. To enjoy "multi-source" operation (i.e. Simultaneously using CD, tape and radio in different rooms) it is necessary to use hi-fi separates as opposed to mini or midi system.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Simple loud speaker extension systems can start from as little as £1200.00 fro four rooms using existing equipment. More comprehensive systems allowing independent use from wired rooms start from £3500, however each installation is individually priced to cater for each customers requirements.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FIT?
Most installations are completed in one day and with no mess or prior to you moving in.
