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A timber frame is as much a practical choice as it is an aesthetic one due to the difficult clay soil terrain and harsh weather conditions.
built-in water purification system, gas stoves and gas heaters, and only borehole water is used.
“ House Memel represents a thoughtful response to a client brief for a timber frame home, with leisure and entertainment at heart, and with difficult soil conditions for construction,” says Slabbert.“ Timber is the ideal construction material with which to bring House Memel to life, due to both soil and weather conditions in the area. Thanks to its strength and insulating properties, the occupants are able to enjoy a comfortable, well-insulated structure that is built to last; well-considered design and high-quality finishes layer brawn with beauty for a sturdy,
Timber is the ideal construction material with which to bring House Memel to life.
yet luxurious structure that will comfortably weather both the elements and shifts in design trends for years to come,” Slabbert concludes.
Special thanks to Eco Log Homes’ site supervisor, Robert Chabangu, whose enthusiasm in motivating his team was second to none. Much of the success of this project is attributed to him.
Well-considered design and high-quality finishes layer brawn with beauty for a sturdy, yet luxurious structure.
Timber as a building material is so flexible and adaptable, which makes it especially well-suited to building on unforgiving terrain.
18 JUNE / JULY 2018 //