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A young couple struggling to get on the property ladder was not the only star of George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces TV show and subsequent national media coverage.
Norbord’s SterlingOSB featured in the story of the house that scrap built.
Christian Montez and Kyra Powell built a two-storey cabin from recycled materials for just £1,480. Built in nine weeks, the cabin’s compact structure – 8 x 16 x 12 ft – is made from Norbord’s SterlingOSB.
Montez said: “This cabin gives us a chance to save for a deposit. It’s a nice space and it gives us somewhere to relax after a long day at work, without the worry of bills or rent.”
