Study shows soffit savings with Kingspan Insulation

New research from quantity surveyors, Rider Levett Bucknall, has shown that the physical properties, specifically the enhanced thermal performance, of Kingspan Kooltherm K110 FM Soffit Board can allow installers to fit an additional 5.25 m² of insulation every thirty minutes when compared with the closest... View Article

Take a tour of Graven Hill’s new homes this festive season

Graven Hill, an innovative development of self and custom build new homes in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is holding a festive ‘Hard Hat’ event on Saturday 7 December.  Visitors will have the opportunity to take a tour around ‘The Avon’, one of Graven Hill’s 2-bedroom new build homes, and perhaps even start planning for a new year move!  ... View Article

Make your new home part of the solution for Climate Change

Carbon Legacy has self-build customers who are achieving 78% self-sufficiency for all their energy uses from the Sun. Using solar panels, Tesla battery, Nibe Ground or Air sourced heat pumps, whole house ventilation with heat recovery and a super insulated... View Article

Extensive renovation project

Situated near Leyburn in Wensleydale, this characterful farmhouse and barn recently underwent an extensive renovation project including a full set of new timber windows and doors. The original farmhouse was renovated and the attached barn was converted to provide extra living... View Article

Build It Live announces UK show dates for 2020

Visit Build It Live for inspirational ideas and the opportunity to meet our experts who can offer invaluable advice whether you are looking to renovate, build a new home or update your existing property. All three shows are organised by Build It Magazine and visitors can meet some of the UK’s leading suppliers, see... View Article

Dilapidated 1930s property restored to former glory

Originally a 1930s build, the property sits in the middle of a terrace row, typical of the South London properties in the area. The property was previously converted into two separate flats and the owner commissioned Steve Adams Architects to... View Article

A guide to site safety for self-build projects

With house prices ever increasing self-builds are becoming more and more popular as a way to get onto the housing ladder or move into a bigger property or better area. Undertaking this type of project also allows for the home... View Article

Dursilite: The impressive coatings range from Mapei

It’s out with the old and in with the new… Mapei’s Dursilite coatings range offers a fresh array of paint colours, ideal for all types of new build and improvement projects. The water-based paint is suitable for use on different... View Article

Ahead of the curve garage design

A stunning ‘roundhouse’, built as part of a project to renovate and extend a Grade II listed property, provides a new perspective on the design, purpose and visual appeal of an exceptional British garage. The large private family home in... View Article

Making Christmas markets a runaway success

As the British appetite for Christmas markets continues to grow and they increasingly become a fixture in the annual festivities for towns and cities right across the UK, there has never been a better time to invest in the right... View Article