HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE

Second fix stage: what you need to know as your self-build approaches this exciting part of the project

MARK STEVENSON Has worked in construction for 30 years and following a long career in housebuilding he was managing director of Potton, designers and manufacturers of bespoke self-build homes. Of all the stages of a build, the second fix is my favourite — it’s where all the visions come to life and houses become homes. The second fix is when all the fixtures and fittings are installed — including hard flooring and ceramic tiling, bathroom fittings, internal doors, joinery mouldings plus electrical sockets and switches. As with the first fix, the second fix is a busy part of the build involving lots of different trades, all of whom seem to want to be in the same room at the same time. Good project management skills are needed to juggle the…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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