Damp, mould & condensation the unseen threat

You may think that by designing a new build property or renovating your existing home up to the most modern standards, condensation and mould would never be a problem – but the truth is that no building is immune unless... View Article
tiles

On trend with tiles

Following a year of exciting innovations and technological advances, María D Arráez of Tile of Spain UK and Clara Vicedo of ASCER outline the key tile trends set to dominate homes this year. From sensory, calm textures to dynamic dimensions,... View Article
Selfbuilder Diaries

Selfbuilder Diaries

For selfbuilder Carys and her family, their project has been an ongoing journey from a bungalow fit for retirement to a complete demolition and rebuild, all the while knowing that the value is in the plot rather than the bricks…... View Article
As nature intended

As nature intended

An innovative home, built as a flatpack from modular timber blocks, has been constructed on a highly sensitive and much cherished family site in Norfolk. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES JIM STEPHENSON Gaining planning permission to build in a peaceful Norfolk... View Article

Exploring Specialist Self-Build Site Insurance

Many self-builders assume that if they use a contractor or builder, they would have their own insurance cover for the entire build from start to finish, but sadly, this is rarely the case. Your builder may say they are fully... View Article

‘Tiny Homes’ growing bigger with SterlingOSB Zero

A business set up just three years ago in rural North Wales is enjoying steady growth based on a concept already popular amongst Americans and the ANZAC nations: offering clients the opportunity to have the home of their dreams, custom-built... View Article

Odour-Free, Silent Wastewater Treatment with Klargester BioDisc

For half a century, Klargester BioDisc has been at the forefront of domestic and commercial sewage treatment, revolutionising the way we manage wastewater. Benefiting from over 70 years experience, Klargester offer a range of reliable wastewater and SuDS management solutions,... View Article

Must-have flooring trends for 2025

From subtle, biophilic-inspired flooring to brighter, more confident statement designs, Amtico’s Lorna Williams explores the top five trends set to make a splash in flooring in self-builds next year. The big design trend currently, and likely to sustain into 2025,... View Article

Boosting thermal comfort & wellbeing

Chris Stammers of BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating Group explains how hydronic underfloor heating creates thermal comfort through even heat distribution and efficient heat transfer. Creating a sense of thermal comfort in a building is essential for the wellbeing of occupants. However,... View Article

Let the light in

Providing far more than a functional necessity, Victoria Brocklesby of Origin explores the integral role that internal doors can play in maximising natural light within in a home. Natural light has a significant impact on how homeowners feel in a... View Article

A home for the ages

Having built their own home once before, the world of self-build wasn’t new to Craig and Jane, but building a multi-generational house for their family was an entirely fresh challenge TEXT Jayne Dowle IMAGES Dug Wilders If building a brand-new... View Article
Electric radiators

Electric radiator series sparks huge interest….

The electric radiator series launched by leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad, has sparked significant interest in the heating sector.  The range is currently made up of 13  steel and aluminium radiators and towel radiators, which provide unbeatable quality and design to suit... View Article

How to choose a lead-free flashing

Klober UK’s Nick King details six things self-builders and their roofers should be aware of when considering lead-free flashing.  Not all things are made equal, and this saying can certainly be applied to lead-free flashing. From the material the lead-free... View Article