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Welcome to Design and Materials Self Build Homes. From the design to the build of your new home whether traditional brick and block, timber frame or SIPS we have all the expertise and experience you need. You Can Self Build On Our Experience
Our reputation has been built on using traditional build methods (brick and block), as most of our clients understand the advantages that modern masonry construction (as it is now called) provides. No need for expensive acoustic membranes - solid floors and walls make for a rock solid house and a very quiet and private home as well. Even the first floor is 'solid' (i.e. no irritating creaks) so that all your bedrooms and bathrooms etc can all have solid walls (no noisy hollow partitions!) and hard floor finishes like ceramic tiles. A well insulated new self build home with a Low 'U' value Also from a timing viewpoint, using modern masonry is just as quick for one-off houses, no waiting for pre-manufactured panels to arrive on site - just deliver some bricks and blocks and the job starts. We also believe that using solid materials means you are building for the future. There is something reassuring about a solid, warm and quiet house that will stand the test of time and be around for generations. You can also guarantee your new home with Design and Materials will have low heating bills as our minimum 'U' value for masonry build is 0.25 W/m²/ºC and by using our unique PointOne wall system you can achieve a value as low as 0.10 W/m²/ºC. Sustainable self build house design - Eco friendly and energy efficient It is also eco friendly as your building blocks are made from recycled waste. However with Design and Materials whilst we champion brick and block construction we can help you build your self build home whether it is Timber frame, SIPS panels or another method and our service allows you to be involved as much or as little as choose. We will also advise you on how to build a self sustainable, energy efficient and Eco friendly home by integrating features such as rainwater harvesting, solar panels, photovoltaic roof tiles and ground source or air source heat pumps into your design. Leaders in self build house design At the heart of our service though is our belief in design and sourcing the best materials, ensuring that when you embark on a self build project that the house construction has been carefully and sensitively designed and built using the best materials that your budget allows. Beverley Pemberton our Head of Design has won many accolades for her design work and is leading the country in self build house design. The team here at Design and Materials hope you enjoy browsing through our web site and look forward to hearing from you when you are ready to start your self build project. Inspiration for your self build home design Be inspired, download a copy of our free brochure which includes inspirational case studies and many example homes. We have also produced a CD (just £4.99) with over 200 designs to help fire your imagination. Click on Download Brochure/order CD. Whatever stage you have reached with your self build home project, call us to find out how we can help you realise your dream to self build your own home. Call 0845 40 40 400
Why choose Design & Materials? There are a number of specialists who can help you with your project, so why choose Design and Materials? 
Talk to us and then compare our service - you'll notice the difference. TO SELF BUILD YOUR OWN HOME Here´s what the experts say.
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Design and Materials has an impressive track record of helping individuals just like you to create your dream