Brighton to host free home renovation event

Householders in and around Brighton who are thinking about improving the comfort and energy performance of their homes will have the opportunity to learn from real renovation experiences at a free community event taking place on Wednesday, 18th March at... View Article

West Fraser’s weather-resistant CaberShield Eco

Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to the elements for a full sixty days: comfortably delivering extended practical and economic advantages for... View Article

How Can Bathroom Installations Be Made Quicker and Cleaner?

Kirstie Manning, National Specification Manager at Wilsonart, explores how improper waste disposal, shortages of experienced tilers, and health and safety concerns can create a host of delays on new-build housing projects. There are few industries where the old adage ‘time... View Article

The Value of Permanence

Croft’s Paul Clifford on why homeowners and designers are putting more emphasis on quality hardware As interiors continue to evolve in 2026, a clear and confident shift is emerging: homeowners and designers are moving away from fast, trend-led updates and... View Article

Rocking CaberAcoustic for a quiet life

Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces both impact and airborne transmitted sounds. It can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article

Case Study: Timbers in Woolverstone, Suffolk

Self build isn’t just about building a house – it’s about realising a long-held vision. At VELFAC, we know self builders want outstanding design, exceptional energy performance and a connection to the landscape. Our latest case study from Timbers in... View Article

Setcrete Creates Base for Great British Summer

MKM Stoke branch manager Paul Hodgkiss used Setcrete Exterior levelling compound to deliver a flawlessly smooth base that will withstand exposure to the worst of the British weather for a garden dome at his Nantwich home. A four-metre circular concrete base had already been installed,... View Article

Victorian Elegance Meets New Heights

When Ashley Williams set out to transform their Forest Hill rooftop into a private terrace, the design of their new spiral staircase evolved naturally from the area’s traditional and industrial roots. Planning permission had already been secured, but the property... View Article

Lofty ambitions with natural insulation

Neil Turner, UK Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems, brings extensive hands-on experience working with natural insulation materials when advising on loft upgrades.  Here he advises on upgrading a loft with natural insulation. “When it comes to improving the thermal... View Article

Hörmann Delivers a Complete Door Solution – Inside and Out

A contemporary renovation project in Leicestershire has been completed with the installation of a comprehensive suite of high-quality residential doors from Hörmann UK, showcasing the brand’s ability to deliver cohesive solutions both externally and internally. The family home features a... View Article

Quicker delivery for even more coloured radiators….

Last year, leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad introduced a new quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service applied to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic... View Article

Are renovation costs really falling? Experts invite homeowners to look closer

News by Checkatrade that renovation costs have dropped by 25% since 2023 might be welcomed by many homeowners who have delayed projects amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.  But industry experts caution that the headline figure doesn’t necessarily mean building work is suddenly “cheap” again, or that budgets can... View Article

High Performance Windows & Doors for your Selfbuild project

ecoHaus are no strangers to unique and complex new build glazing. Our Internorm expertise, amongst other specialist products, has earnt us an enviable reputation over the years with self-builders and architects alike; helping clients achieve their dream homes. Windows and... View Article