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Grand Designs

Postby Rod » 03 Nov 2017, 11:14

This weeks GD is worth a watch.

Amazing house built virtually single handed over 10yrs using mainly locally sourced timber.
The couple involved really enjoyed the process even though they had limited funds. It was nice to see them cheerful throughout the build.

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Re: Grand Designs

Postby timothyedoran » 03 Nov 2017, 13:15

Thanks for the heads up. I find the massive budgets and mock drama a bit much in this program sometimes. This sounds more like my cup of tea.

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Re: Grand Designs

Postby Andyp » 03 Nov 2017, 13:52

They certainly had the right attitude. The pleasure of building rather than just the end result. Excellent watch.
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Re: Grand Designs

Postby wizer » 03 Nov 2017, 15:14

I felt quite emotional watching tbh. How wonderful to have the freedom to build like that. The children have gained so much from being around it whilst growing up. I would love to be in that position.

Unlike last week, where he put so much money and effort into a property wedged into a tiny plot in the middle of London.
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Re: Grand Designs

Postby Woodster » 03 Nov 2017, 15:37

I found it all a bit odd really, ten years and he still hadn’t finished the roof in some places. :eusa-doh: I wonder if the recent storms have ripped off some of the temporary covering?
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Re: Grand Designs

Postby Rod » 03 Nov 2017, 15:40

The roof structure, fan ceiling and “cathedral” window were just amazing as was the reed wattling and lime render, even a rammed earth floor too.
Those door hinges, playful light switches, the fan arch bosses, column details, the list goes on!

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Re: Grand Designs

Postby Jimmy Mack » 03 Nov 2017, 19:42

I enjoyed this one too, very chilled out, though agree it would of been nice or at least a priority (for me) to get the roof finished.

The ethos of making the building process part of your life was refreshing, tho my wife would go nuts at me

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Re: Grand Designs

Postby tracerman » 04 Nov 2017, 09:20

just watched it this morning , probably best in series . Wonderful skills and attitude . The Great British Eccentric lives on in such people .
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Re: Grand Designs

Postby Woodster » 07 Nov 2017, 23:02

Just watched House of the Year 2017, didn’t like one of them. :)
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Re: Grand Designs

Postby timothyedoran » 07 Nov 2017, 23:47

I enjoyed grand designs and they ended up with a beautiful house. I can quite stop thinking it's a white elephant, as his kids are grown up.
I am going to have a loft conversion but someone else will do the work, otherwise I will miss out on my kids growing up. Such a tricky decision as I would love to do it myself.

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