Tips & guides
Façade and maintenanceWood cladding gives a house character, but it is exposed to the sun, rain and wind. Why does wood turn grey, how does thermally modified timber (THERMOWOOD) differ, and when and how should the façade be treated?
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The plot and the buildingBoth modular homes and tiny houses are built in a workshop, but they must be situated on your plot. What needs to be in place before the finished home arrives — the subsoil, foundations, radon testing, connections and access for a lorry and crane.
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Self-sufficiencyPlots of land in the countryside often lack mains water, sewerage and electricity. How to manage water, waste water and energy for a small house without utility connections — in accordance with the Water Act, the Building Act and the Energy Act.
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Build processModular construction is attractive above all for its speed. But what does that timeline look like in practice, and where do delays most often arise?
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Tiny houseAt first glance they look similar, but the difference in construction, insulation and year-round usability is fundamental.
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RegulationsThe new Building Act from July 2024 has clarified the rules — a timber home for residential use, including a tiny house, now always requires a permit. An overview of what has changed and what to ask the authority.
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Advice before you buildChoosing a contractor is the most important decision in the entire process — these questions will help you identify a problem before it occurs.
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