Moving On Up! Creating Rooms in the Roof using SIPs
Chris Hallam has used the Kingspan TEK Building System to add an additional floor to his bungalow. The panels were used to form the walls and the roof giving fantastic vaulted ceilings to his two new bedrooms and study.
Development factfile
Client: Chris Hallam
Contractor: R & E Grayson & Sons, Hope Valley, Sheffield T: 01433 651991
Architect: Nick Marriott Associates, Bakewell T: 01629 814006
SIPS Started: 7.12.2009
SIPS Completed: 16.12.2010
Project Address: Hathersage, Derbyshire
INTERESTING FACT: Robin Grayson (the Contractor) ordered the glulam beams that he eventually used to support the new SIPs roof prior to removing the existing roof structure. Once the roof was removed he temporarily used the glulams to support a tarpaulin which kept the building dry whilst a new floor was installed and the walls erected. Once he was ready the tarpaulin was removed and the glulams were craned into there final position to support the roof panels.
The materials
Foundation: A steel ring beam was installed at the existing wall plate level to take the load from the new first floor extension and roof.
Walls and roof: The Kingspan TEK Building System (Structural Insulated Panels - SIPs)
Outer walls: Riven faced gritstone
Heating: Traditional Radiators
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