Design Buy Build Issue 34 2018 | Page 118

Granddad Rob Designs 40 years without cutting corners At Granddad Rob Designs we have been designing and building beautiful homes for animals for 40 years, we have the experience to bring life to your landscaping project. Using high quality materials and an eye for traditional design our products not only stand the test of time but would truly enhance its setting.  At the heart of all our products the designs hinge around usability, practicality and above all the panders ty to the whims and needs of the animal itself. Rob has elevated the aesthetics, quality and functuality to a whole new level. Rob’s philosophy, has always been, that when designing animal housing the first criteria has to pander to the needs and instincts of the animal. We pride ourselves on our bespoke products which we feel stand the test of time and also withstand the rigours of everyday life. Whereas the rest of the world seems bent on mass production, Grandad Rob has reverted back to a more considered ‘hand built’ approach which is reflected in the quality of the products. As an example, in the past, power nailing was deemed sufficient, now, at Grandad Rob Designs, screwing, pinning and gluing are the norm. This coupled with the thickness of the pressure treated, joinery quality timber, makes 118