John Brash has supplied Cedar Shingles for the 'love nest' hideaway in the Big Brother House.

 

Endemol, producer of Big Brother, had pulled out all the stops in this final series to give housemates the best chance of striking up a relationship.

 

The love nest structure was clad with John Brash Western Red Cedar Shingles and is designed to give housemates privacy in an attractive, comfortable hideaway that is secluded from the rest of the house.

 

John Brash Shingles were chosen because of their lightweight yet strong nature, which allowed the designers to create the unusually shaped snug that has been described as “Alice in Wonderland meets Salvador Dali”.

 

Markus Blee, Big Brother House Designer at Elstree TV and Film Studios in Borehamwood, specified Western Red Cedar Shingles from John Brash because he also thought that the warm rich tones and delicate scents characteristic of Cedar would provide the perfect ambience for blossoming love.

The Western Red Cedar Shingles were nailed into place around the building which involved fitting them on overhanging convex facades, highlighting the architectural freedom possible with this increasingly popular and sustainable cladding solution.

 

“We were looking for a lightweight and strong material that would follow the contours of this very sensual building,” said Markus Blee of Elstree TV and Film Studio: “Western Red Cedar from John Brash helped us to create the ideal balance between privacy and intrigue and that is exactly what we were looking for. We found the use of Western Red Cedar completely liberating from a design perspective and we are now hoping that the housemates will pick up on this sense of freedom.”

 

The natural durability and longevity of shingles enabled them to extend to the ground, enhancing the design purity of the eye-catching shape and although this building will only be used for a short time on Big Brother, Western Red Cedar Shingles have a life expectancy of up to 40 years.

 

The John Brash Western Red Cedar Shingles used on the love nest were treated with fire retardant treatment to Class O, which meets the most stringent requirements of BS 476 Parts 6 & 7.

 

Christian Brash of John Brash explains: “This really is one of the most unusual projects we have been involved with and shows the versatility and enduring appeal of Western Red Cedar Shingles.  We will be taking a special interest in the show.”

 

John Brash Western Red Cedar Shingles and Shakes are available from merchants and stockists nationally.