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floor heating and a 4kw Solar PV, all<br />
items working in harmony, making<br />
the system extremely efficient.<br />
Evidence of this was recently<br />
confirmed after the house achieved<br />
an A+ rating during the test for it’s<br />
Energy Performance Certificate.<br />
For now, the ground floor level<br />
only requires finishing touches;<br />
the mezzanine is set up for a future<br />
conversion, to include bathroom,<br />
large bedroom and living area.<br />
The lower ground floor is open to<br />
so many options, “ right from the<br />
start, visitors to the build have<br />
all contributed their ideas, from<br />
Recording Studio to Spa, granny<br />
apartment to holiday lets ‒ you really<br />
have another whole house down<br />
there”.<br />
One of the benefits of a project like<br />
this is that those arriving to view<br />
the house, friends or otherwise,<br />
are immediately impressed and<br />
can see for themselves what has<br />
been achieved by two people in a<br />
relatively short space of time, along<br />
with occasional specialist help.<br />
The completed house, a vast spacious home with A+ energy efficiency<br />
So, you have to ask what's the next step<br />
for this intrepid couple, who've created<br />
this amazing building?<br />
Well, when not building Polarwall, Em<br />
teaches singing, dancing and fun-filled<br />
music classes to pre-schoolers in the local<br />
area. Find her at www.missmirandamusic.<br />
co.uk<br />
It's a simple system, rails with<br />
external blocks that act as<br />
formers and also as insulation<br />
Metal rods in the middle, just<br />
waiting for the concrete to be<br />
poured in the gap<br />
And Russ, he's has now setup his company<br />
Devon Home Build which will specialise<br />
in Polarwall ICF new builds, extensions<br />
and renovations. He also installs kitchens<br />
and bathrooms, working right through<br />
from design to completion and is keen<br />
to speak to you if you have a project<br />
where you think he may be able to help.<br />
See contact details for Russ (right).<br />
• Specialist in<br />
Polarwall ICF<br />
new builds<br />
• Extensions<br />
• Renovations<br />
• Kitchens<br />
• Bathrooms<br />
www.devonhomebuild.co.uk<br />
07957 240 574<br />
PROJECT DETAILS:<br />
Fusion of traditional Devon Green Oak with ultra modern Insulated<br />
Concrete Forms.<br />
The first level, in the bed of the old reservoir, with the red steel<br />
beam that will form the support for the first floor<br />
• Names: Russell and Emma Gray<br />
• Location: The Water House, Sidmouth<br />
• Property: New Self Build using Woolbrook Water Tank<br />
• Bedrooms: 3 plus 3<br />
• Bathrooms: 2 plus 2<br />
• Project started: October 2014<br />
• Project finished: January 20<strong>16</strong><br />
• Size of house: 3 levels totalling 360sqm plus garage 42sqm<br />
• Finished value: £950,000<br />
• Build cost: with land purchase £600,000<br />
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