Traditional Brick & Block Construction.
Originally brickwork consisted of sun-dried clay. The Romans, as with so many things are credited with introducing the concept of burning of clay. Interestingly the art of brickwork was said to be lost when the Romans left Britain although we will never know for sure, and it wasn’t until about the 14 th Century when […]
Timber frame construction.
At Benjamin Allen Construction we often get asked why choose timber frame construction over traditional masonry construction being that we specialise in both. Design One of the main benefits of timber frame construction is the flexibility in design. Due to timber frame being classed as a lightweight form of construction, the loads on the structure […]
A guide to Georgian design
Proving to be one of our most requested new build styles of home, Georgian dwellings have a distinctive appearance dating back hundreds of years. Georgian houses were built in a style that was popular in England between 1715-1830, during the reigns of the four King George, hence the term Georgian comes from the monarchs. Although […]
Changes in designs for modern living
Over the last two years, with a shift towards working from home, we have noticed a significant change in key inclusions during the design process from our clients. With more available free time coupled with adapting previous homes to double up as a place to work from, we have seen a change in client’s priorities. […]
Building regulation changes
In June 2022 building regulations significantly changed, the ultimate aim was to improve energy efficiency in both residential and non-residential buildings. The changes relate to approved documents F & L and new approved documents O & S. The changes apply to new builds in both residential and non-residential as well as home renovations and extensions. […]
