Staylor Timberframe
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Facades & Glazing
Facades & Glazing
The ventilated rain screen systems typically consist of timber battens fixed back to the timber frame over the external insulation, then the rain screen hung from these, creating the ventilated cavity in the process. The cavity creates a break in the structure between waterproof outer skin & insulated internal structure, so by preventing any water travelling over into the structure itself.
Brick Slips
Slips come in a wide variety of types & finishes, from standard brick to stone & tiles. Most systems comprise a backer board with carrier tray to take the slips. The board is fixed to the structure then the slips are bonded to this. Once the slips are fixed its then a case of pointing the gaps between to give the effect of a cement bed, as shown in the image. This was work in progress at the commercial offices we constructed in Brixton.
Brick slips are an ideal alternative to traditional brick where you want to keep the weight of the structure down whilst retaining the look of brickwork. Ideal for extensions etc where ground load may be an issue.
Cement Board Sidings
Cement board sidings come pre-finished in a range of colours & finished with a grain effect to mimic traditional timber cladding. Due to the construction of the boards they are moisture & rot resistant . They are also impervious to insect damage, again due to the cement content of the product.
Another benefit of the sidings is the ability of being able to install in all weathers. This came in very useful when used on the Highland Homes, allowing us to get the building weather tight even during heavy rain etc.
Timber Cladding
Timber cladding is usually larch or cedar due to the high levels of natural resin which inhibits rot. Timber cladding can be laid horizontally or vertically, depending on the customers desired finish. All our timber rainscreens are fixed using stainless steel fixings which prevents water streaks in future, which is usually caused when galvinised fixings are used & then rust.
We used vertical larch cladding on the Tiny House Cabin to give the rustic effect we were looking for. This was sourced direct from a local saw mill although most builders merchants can supply machined timber too.
Profiled Metal Sheet.
These cladding sheets come in a number of colours & profile styles, making them a good option for creating an individual look to a property.
We used these in conjunction with the larch cladding on the cabin to give a contrast to the rustic looking timber.
Glazing
As part of our strategy to make our building as energy efficient as possible, we encourage the use of good quality glazing to give improved thermal performance in the glazed areas, usually in the form of triple glazed units. To complement the multiple facade options available, we can also supply & fit windows to the customers requirements. From timber & aluminium to uPVC, these options come in a wide range of colours & an option can usually be found to suit all budgets.
As another part of this strategy we also we try to encourage our customers to consider passive solar design in their projects as the benefits of using free natural sunlight to help heat the building are sometimes overlooked. With passive solar design you basically maximise the glazing to the southern aspects of the building which gets direct sunlight & minimise it to the north side, which is in shadow. If you have any questions regarding passive solar design or glazing option then please feel free to drop us a line.
