Freefoam, working to help roofing merchants grow

While Freefoam building products have traditionally been available from specialist PVC suppliers the more ambitious roofing and general builders merchants are now seeing the potential and benefits of stocking fascia, soffit and gutter alongside their existing ranges. Skyline Roofing are... View Article

Tobermore launch new specification guide

Tobermore continue to set standards with the launch of their official new Specification Guide. Designed with architects, landscape designers, developers, building contractors and housebuilders in mind, the all-encompassing new guide is complete with all the latest additions to Tobermore’s extensive paving... View Article

Why it’s important your home can ‘breathe’

By James Ayres, co-founder and operations director, Lime Green Water is always around us. It’s in the air, in our houses, in the fabric of their structures and in the building materials we use. Too little or too much water... View Article

Innovation reigns at Grand Designs Live 2019

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, closed its doors on Sunday the 13th October at the 14th edition of the show. Hosted once again by Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud, the show was packed with over 400 carefully curated brands, and an... View Article

Revive your worktops for the festive season with Osmo

With Christmas fast approaching, many homeowners are already thinking about preparing their homes for the festive season, and eco-friendly wood finishes expert, Osmo UK, has a wood finish to ensure all Christmas guests are impressed with your kitchen worktops. As... View Article

Vent-Axia Fan Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Sussex-based Vent-Axia is leading the way in reliability with one of its Standard Range fans still going strong after more than 50 years. Originally installed in 1967 the fan has been improving its household’s indoor air quality ever since, even... View Article

Keeping mould at bay

With the introduction of the ‘Fitness for Human Habitation Act of 2019’ landlords face increasing pressure in the fight against mould and blackspot growth in their properties. This problem increases during the Autumn and Winter months. Autumn arrives, now is... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero StrongFix in dry lining applications

What are the benefits of wood panels behind plasterboard dry lining? Plasterboard in itself is not suitable for bearing weight so, if the wall is intended for holding weight over 15kg – such as TVs, sinks, cabinets, railings or similar... View Article

Fast and fabulous

The Jaffreys wanted a home that would look good, be energy efficient, was future-proofed and importantly, could be built quickly, and a timber kit was the answer When the Jaffrey family set about building their own home near the village... View Article

New 52-page Nuance brochure from Bushboard

Anyone looking for beautiful bathroom ideas will find a wealth of inspiration in the new 52-page Nuance brochure from Bushboard. The beautiful-bathroom-surfaces book showcases the new Designer and Acrylic bathroom wall surfaces in both striking room sets and swatch layouts.... View Article

VitrA expands bathroom products collection with Origin

VitrA, one of Europe’s leading bathroom companies, has expanded its collections of bathroom products with the addition of Origin brassware and accessories. Subtle elegant design is the key theme of the outstanding new Origin brassware and accessories range from VitrA. Origin... View Article

Setting the right standards

Standards and regulations are important. They make sure your vehicle is safe on the road, ensure tools work effectively and help keep doors and windows in place and secure for years to come. However, ensuring everything you do is compliant... View Article

SIPs vs traditional construction

Ian Clay of SIPS@Clays offers a few points to consider when choosing the build method for your new home and why SIPs deliver the perfect solution compared with traditional brick and block construction With so many decisions to be made... View Article

A sustained effort

The end result of Sarah and Andy Ball’s somewhat gruelling self-build saga is a sleek, modern ‘forever’ home in Derby, with wide-open views of landscape plus space, comfort and sustainability Over the past couple of years we have tracked the... View Article