A family affair

Many parents would feel sceptical about letting their child design their future home. But for one couple in Liverpool, handing over the reins to their daughter turned out to be the best decision they made TEXT ANNA REYNOLDS IMAGES FAMILY’S... View Article

Making the most of MMC

Oliver Rehm of kit house provider Baufritz discusses the increasing move towards offsite ‘modern methods of construction’ (MMC), why self-builders should consider it, and what offsite manufacturers can do to help them on their journey What is your assessment of... View Article

Right as rain

LISTEN HERE Sally Moores of Yeoman Rainguard outlines the choices of metal rainwater system available to self-builders, and how to decide which is best for your project With an abundant choice of rainwater systems on the market there is certainly... View Article

The climate challenge

LISTEN HERE Paddy Leighton of Icynene UK explains how new high performance insulation systems can contribute towards combatting climate change The Committee for Climate Change Report ‘UK Housing: Fit for the Future,’ states that better standards of insulation in new... View Article

Make windows a safe bet

LISTEN HERE Amy Blount of Reynaers at Home looks at the key considerations when specifying windows for your build – including security as well as material choices and installation issues At their core, windows provide one of any property’s most... View Article

Get wise on insurance options

LISTEN HERE Self-Build Zone discusses the different types of insurance available for selfbuild and renovation projects, from builders and site insurance to warranties, and explains why knowledge is so crucial Doing a self-build doesn’t actually mean you have to be... View Article

Bound to be a success

LISTEN HERE James Newton of Sureset explains why a resin-bound driveway could be the perfect choice for your build, whether your priority is achieving kerb appeal, or more practical features for everyday life Do you want to be the envy... View Article

Contemporary kitchens

LISTEN HERE With new kitchen trends emerging continuously, inspired by a variety of influences, Wren Kitchens’ Darren Watts reveals his top 10 kitchen trends for self-builders to consider in 2020 The kitchen plays a vital role in the home –... View Article

Urban Industrial internal doors

Be wowed by JB Kind Doors new uber-cool Urban Industrial door range. Celebrating the appeal of ‘industrial style’ interiors these contemporary doors are available in two design styles, the ‘City’ and ‘Metro’.  Supplied pre-finished in either black or white, you... View Article

New website showcases stunning Imperial Brick Tile range

Imperial Bricks’ stunning feature-wall Brick Tiles can now be seen in their full glory on www.imperialbricktiles.co.uk. The unique range – launched in November last year – allows housebuilders and developers to create feature walls quickly and easily, for a high-end,... View Article

Most advanced building system available today

SIP HUS provide one of the most advanced building systems available today. With over 16 years experience we are specialists in our field and provide a complete structural shell package from design and engineering, fabrication and installation. As a product... View Article

4×2 but not as you know it

The huge growth in composite decking has stimulated the need for premium quality support framing of similar longetivity. Enter SmartFRAME, multi-application pre-treated incised structural Scandinavian pine available in long lengths of section 45 x 95 and 45 x 145mm. SmartFRAME... View Article