Tips on choosing insurance to protect your self build home. Slaying the site insurance myth – insurance and warranty specialists at Self-Build Zone list the top 12 site insurance misconceptions. Compared to, say, choosing a building system, insurance is probably... View Article

A concept house for sustainable living developed by one of the UK’s major housebuilders has been installed with reflective, insulating wall membranes from Glidevale Protect to deliver an airtight and energy efficient building envelope. Z House, built by Barratt Developments... View Article

As Perla Windows approaches its first anniversary as a Steel Window Association member, Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Nick Vassilopoulos, Director of Perla Windows to get to know him better. How long have you been a member of the SWA? Just under a year –... View Article

The hidden places in the home are, arguably, the most cluttered and tricky to keep clean; no one sees them anyway? BLANCO UK has put paid to this notion with the company’s portfolio of innovative waste disposal solutions, part of the... View Article

If you’re embarking on a self-build project the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump is the perfect way to heat your home – sustainably. “What’s an Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump?” We hear you say… An Ecodan sits outside... View Article

Subfloor preparation products manufacturer, Setcrete has created a subfloor preparation system for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installations to optimise both the aesthetics and longevity of the flooring. The system comprises Setcrete High Performance levelling compound, Setcrete Acrylic Primer and Setcrete... View Article

Manufactured to the highest standards by timber products specialist, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord), SterlingOSB Zero is a precision-engineered OSB3 board which can now boast of being the greenest of its type in the UK. Produced in Scotland, West... View Article

It’s easy to select the perfect panel for projects with West Fraser’s range of free samples When planning your job, whether a large-scale construction project or a small extension, it’s important to source the perfect panel products. West Fraser, formerly known... View Article

When choosing colours for your home, it makes sense to go with your instinct and opt for the colours that suit your personality. Colour psychology suggests that our favourite colours define our personality colour – and that these colours can... View Article

The versatile W40 window profiles, specifically developed by the Steel Window Association (SWA) for its members, are a stylish and modern solution that suit both new-build and refurbishment applications. While the classic W20 section continues to be preferred by conservationists and many... View Article

As one of the UK’s most trusted and proactive trade fabricators, Cambridgeshire-based Tradelink Window Solutions is able to offer its customers a selection of bi-fold doors which is fully in tune with the demand being generated by lifestyle magazines, television property shows and other... View Article

Designed for those seeking a chic and minimalist bathroom mirror, the new Trim range from HiB offers plenty of style and convenience. Trim’s effortless charm and sophistication are thanks to its refined finish and detailing. Available in two distinct shapes,... View Article

F.H. Brundle’s range of composite decking boards offer a robust, sustainable and easy to maintain alternative to timber. They’re incredibly durable and suitable for a variety of outdoor uses. Made from 60% recycled wood, 40% plastic, RinatoTM decking boards look like wood but without... View Article