We returned to site a year after the completion of the project to see how the project had adapted to its environment. The natural zinc roof has developed a darker patina closer to a traditional lead colour. The larch cladding is also beginning to silver, and together this means the two materials will soften in appearance, complementing the original stone of the Cotswold cottage.
We specified high quality composite timber and aluminium windows and doors to the project. The aluminium provides a contemporary feel to the design, while the timber gives a more tactile and softer appearance to the inside. This system utilises the natural insulating properties of the wood to minimize heat loss and running costs, while the aluminium protects the wood from long term weathering and movement.
