The great bungalow rescue

Years of wet and windy winters in rural Shropshire had brought the 1960s bungalow on Bob Griffiths’ farm to the point of near collapse, but he decided to give it a new lease of life Text Roseanne Field Tucked down... View Article

Functional flooring

Darren Trivett of Ridgespear Group offers insights into why developments in underfloor heating make it a practical option, and gives some installation tips The commonest forms of underfloor heating (UFH) involve circulating water through a high-performance plastic pipe, set within... View Article

Why not all bifold doors are the same

At a quick glance on a website, in a magazine or at a showroom you could be forgiven for thinking that aluminium bifold doors are all pretty much the same – but you’d be wrong. When IDSystems began importing SUNFLEX bifold... View Article

Radiating future relevance

With energy efficient heating systems fast becoming vital components of new homes, Chris Harvey of Stelrad Radiators looks at some of the hottest ideas when it comes to radiator innovation for self-builds With the major changes taking place in the... View Article

Power your life

Mark Chewter of Plug In Solar explains why solar energy remains a great investment, and how a solar PV system can be used to help you meet Building Regulations, while saving money on your self-build home’s future bills With an... View Article

Don’t let Rusty ruin your render!

When planning an outdoor rendering project it’s important to remember to choose beads made of stainless steel or PVCu. Building requirements outlined by NHBC and LABC, only advocate the use of austenitic stainless steel or PVCu beads in all external... View Article

Intense and bold beauty, BLANCO SILGRANIT® in black

BLANCO UK’s award-winning SILGRANIT® PuraDur® range of sinks and taps continues to impress with more and more customers opting to embrace its distinctive charms. Customers now have the option of black when considering a SILGRANIT® colour. Made of up to... View Article

Queen’s Speech centres on planning overhaul

New laws aiming to enable the UK to “build back better and stronger from the pandemic” were unveiled in the Queen’s Speech, including an overhaul of the planning system to increase building rates across the UK. The Government’s new legislative... View Article

Paris apartment warms to Spacetherm® Wall Liner

A classic Parisian apartment is benefitting from the thermal effectiveness of the introduction of the innovative ultra-thin Spacetherm® WL insulation. Located in the 11th arrondissement in the heart of Paris on Boulevard Voltaire and overlooking the Place de la Republique,... View Article

Exterior: The best paint for…according to an expert

With the sun finally shining, you might be prioritising renovating the outdoor areas of your home. When it comes to painting, it’s important to remember that paint isn’t just for indoors; you can easily bring your exterior to life with... View Article