>> This one however had done something different. He built a terrace. Not just any terrace,
>> but a superb faithful reproduction of a terrace in that posh late edwardian/early victorian style,
>> complete with tile roof bay windows, inset porched front door, cobble street. It looks the
>> dogs dinner, and strangely not out of context. I'm sure its timber framed, but front
>> materials wise its brick stone and tile looks spot on.
Timber framed is a good option. Better IMO than block. An 'authentic' pre-1930's replica would have been solid masonry anyway, without a cavity which would not be able to meet current standards.
We're doing timber frame. The frame substitutes for the inner walls and is the structural part holding the roof up. The fact that the frame is made offsite means it's dimensionally very good, it goes up a bit quicker, a high level of insulation can be incorporated within the frame, and insulation doesn't need to be put in the cavity which remains clear for ventilation. The net result is better thermal performance. The brick cladding (we will also have some block which will be rendered) is exactly the same and tied to the inner leaf in the same way as it would be if both walls were masonry.
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