Why should I choose a steel-framed garden building option from Hi Tech?

Unlike many of our competitors, our structures are fabricated in-house using square-tube steel instead of the cheaper C profiles. This means that our buildings are better able to withstand the strongest English winds and storms without creaks and structural movement. Because we fabricate the structure in-house, we also have control over the fabrication schedule, design, ease of assembly and build quality, and thus ensure that the job built ‘right first time’.

Our steel chassis structures are typically installed on a number of concrete support pads

Benefit: This means that there is less garden spoil produced for removal Vs fabricating a complete concrete slab base. This allows us to achieve an assembled framework, on its foundation bases, with reduced materials cost and a quicker installation time. The steel-framed structure is assembled from prefabricated section lengths and erected on site.

The building can therefore be installed in restricted access areas with fewer restrictions on the overall final size (subject to permitted development or planning constraints).

Because our steel framed structure is a completely bespoke fabrication there are none of the design or layout constraints imposed by modular systems such as SIPS panel construction. The steel framed structure can also be designed to accommodate higher floor loadings. Enabling uses such as a home gym etc, withstanding the impact and shocks transmitted by the use of weights and equipment.

The steel structure provides a rigid framework for subsequent fit-out by traditional trades, enabling a high level of fit and finish of walls and windows. This also means that future maintenance or building amendment does not require specialist skills, material or equipment. The structural integrity of the steel frame structure means that buildings can be produced with larger, open span widths. This means, as a bespoke structure, larger glazed openings can be accommodated than other construction methods or materials. hitechgroup.co.uk

Claire Totman Designs is a Surrey based architecture, design and project management studio.

Claire Totman Designs offers a range of different services from architectural design and planning permissions to interior fit out and project management.

“We pride ourselves in only taking on projects which would benefit from our design led expertise and ones we feel passionate about. Our core process is to enhance the home occupiers’ experience of the property we work on, to make the most of light and flow and maximise flexibility in spaces, and take into consideration the experience of the occupiers as they live and travel through the property, and ensure the occupiers feel comfortable within their surroundings and the house feels intuitive. We focus as much on the materiality of the building both externally and internally.”

Established in 2016, Claire Totman Designs specialises in high-end design for private residential clients and developers ranging from design focussed extensions, major renovations and new build homes.

“I will never tire of breathing new life into a property and seeing my designs come to life. There is something so magical about taking a client on the journey from beginning to end. From the initial concept and gaining planning permission, to designing the interior fit out and project managing the build.”

The team at Claire Totman Designs work very closely with each client to provide a highly personable, friendly and adaptable service, building strong ongoing relationships where they often work with clients on multiple projects.

Claire is heavily involved with all designs and is supported by a strong team who take each project through from conception to completion.

WHAT WE DO: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN • PLANNING PERMISSIONS • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EXTERNAL 3D VISUALISATIONS • CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIFICATION DRAWINGS • TENDER PACKAGES 2D FLOORPLANS & ELEVATIONS • INTERNAL 3D VISUALISATIONS • WINDOWS AND DOORS SPECIFICATION

KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN • BESPOKE JOINERY DESIGN • PHONE CONSULTATIONS