Horizontal vs vertical cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral discusses the benefits and design possibilities of horizontal and vertical cladding styles.  Did you know that you can fit weatherboards vertically as well as horizontally on your home’s exterior? The creative use of cladding can change... View Article

Protect your project

James Parker speaks to Jake Fitness, operations manager at Self-Build Zone, about why specialist insurance is essential for protecting your self-build project, satisfying mortgage lenders and safeguarding your investment. DO I REALLY NEED TO INSURE MY PROJECT AGAINST SOMETHING THAT... View Article

Total MVHR solutions made simple

From unit to outlet, Ubbink UK delivers complete MVHR systems designed for performance, efficiency and easy installation. At Ubbink UK, we understand that successful ventilation projects require more than just an MVHR unit. That’s why we provide complete, end-to-end MVHR... View Article

The future of retrofit

James Parker speaks to Nick Whant, sustainability manager at the NSBRC, about the viability, performance and sustainability of retrofitting properties.  IS RETROFIT A VIABLE OPTION FOR ANY TYPE OF PROPERTY? In short, yes! Depending on your budget, you may be... View Article

New guide launched for steel reuse in housebuilding

·       New structural steel reuse guide aimed at housebuilders and self-builders ·       Busts myths around structural steel reuse in domestic construction ·       Demonstrates cost and carbon savings of steel reuse ·       Free guide available now from https://cleveland-steel.com/ ·       Official launch at... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Kitchens & Diners

Whether you’re designing a space to cook and eat with the family or for entertaining large groups, find inspiration in our selection of products and fittings for your kitchen and dining spaces.  1. The Barney extending kitchen table (pictured in... View Article

Maximise your space

Jessica Smith of Curated Spaces and Studio Smith Interior Design shares her top tips for maximising space, improving flow and avoiding costly mistakes during your project. Most people assume an interior designer comes in at the end, once the walls... View Article

NSBRC Masterclass: planning permission

For many self-builders, securing planning permission can feel like the finish line. In reality, it is something quite different: a milestone – significant, yes – but only one step in a longer and often more complex journey. What follows a... View Article

Life on the edge

Jane Ramsay and Neil Manfield’s self-built home is a love letter to a happy childhood in west Wales. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Martin Gardner Perched on a cliff above the west Wales coast, Jane and Neil’s self-built home is all... View Article

Building Around Nature: A Forever Home Designed for Life

For many self-builders, the dream begins with finding the perfect plot. For Anna and Edward, that dream started with an ancient oak tree. Located in Woolverstone, Suffolk, their one-and-a-half-acre site included a tired bungalow that sat within the tree’s root... View Article