Lockwood
Homes is a dedicated residential development company specialising in bespoke
family homes, primarily in the Cheshire area.
Committed
to the highest quality standards, owner Paul Lockwood uses Imperial Bricks for
new-build houses and renovating and extending older homes.
He
has recently completed a small development of three executive homes in the
pretty Cheshire village of Holmes Chapel, selecting Imperial’s Reclamation
Handmade metric bricks for the project.
Paul
explains: “We selected them because they offer the perfect blend of traditional
and contemporary style. Although it wasn’t a conservation area, the development
was close to existing cottages so the houses had to be built to blend
sympathetically with the neighbouring properties. Having handmade bricks in
traditional colours and finishes available in metric sizes is a real advantage,
as they fit with modern blocks and lintels.”
The
local area has seen a marked increase in housing development recently, with
several new estates of mixed housing. Paul wanted his development to stand out
from the crowd, saying: “Given the volume of new build construction in the
area, we really wanted to use materials which set us apart from the mainstream
housebuilders. The Reclamation Handmade blend give the homes the traditional
look we were after.”
Paul
also used Imperial handmade bricks for a one-off house in the Cheshire village
of Over Peover, a new build cottage-style property which has been sensitively
designed to include period charm with a surprising contemporary twist, creating
a large family home.
Paul
selected Imperial’s 3” Reclamation Handmade for the job. This is a rustic red
multi handmade brick which undergoes a special ageing and weathering process to
produce a reclamation finish, without any of the drawbacks (expense, supply
reliability, wastage and quality issues etc.) associated with genuine reclaimed
bricks.
Fully
frost resistant and F2 rated, the Reclamation Handmade is an ideal alternative,
perfectly matching bricks found in traditional buildings around the Midlands
and North of England. An important factor is the sustainable supply – some
developers have reported delays of up to a year for brick deliveries.
Paul
continues: “Imperial Bricks helps Lockwood Homes build properties that blend
into the existing environment more seamlessly. We can offer all the benefits of
modern timber frame and energy efficient buildings with the look and feel of a
traditional property. We have direct contact with Imperial’s Area Sales Manager
to make sure we always have the right product for any specific site in
sufficient supply quantities.”
