Product Articles

Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian -designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range is  available through all existing outlets... View Article

By Roly Ward, Head of Business Development at MEDITE SMARTPLY For anyone planning a self-build, the temptation is to focus first on the visible elements: kitchens, finishes, glazing and heating technology. But some of the most important decisions are hidden... View Article

Location: Hunsdon Lodge, Hertfordshire A new housing development in a historic Hertfordshire village demonstrates how aesthetic considerations and surface-water management can be addressed through a single permeable paving system. Hunsdon Lodge Farm is a new development of 14 homes in the... View Article

Godstone based Govette Windows was understandably proud to have won the Best Domestic Project category at the inaugural Steel Window Association Awards in 2024, but the accolade has brought the company wider acclaim and more recently led directly to it... View Article

Trianco’s new Activair R290 is a revolutionary indoor air/water heat pump designed for locations where an outdoor unit is unfeasible; examples are apartments without balconies or those with limited outside space.  Developed to supply both heating and hot water, when... View Article

Trying to decide on the perfect colour of your external render finish? Here’s why K Rend’s FREE sample service is must-use for that all-important decision. The colour of your render finish is one of the most important, and often difficult,... View Article

Once the nights start drawing in and the evenings become cooler, many of us will be turning our attention to our heating systems once more. After what seemed like endless months of heatwaves, it’s been quite some time since homes... View Article

Starting an Autumn Build? Protect Your Project from Day One If your self build or house conversion is getting underway this autumn, now is the time to make sure the right protection is in place. Once work begins, you are... View Article

The Dinder 40 Inset Stove from Eurostove has been specifically designed to fit neatly into a standard British fireplace opening, turning an old or unused hearth into a modern and efficient multi-fuel stove. Its durable and robust cast iron door... View Article

What’s in a name? Established in 2006 we were one of the first companies set up to directly service the self build and domestic housing market with underfloor heating and flowing screed installations, we have led – others have followed…We... View Article

Wood fibre insulation from STEICO and a diffusion-open EWI Pro render was chosen to support the low-carbon retrofit ambitions of the owner of a semi-detached house in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Furbnow, specialists in planning home energy... View Article

The Radiator Company has recently introduced the new Poll towel rail to its designer heating collection. Clean, contemporary and highly practical, the towel rail is crafted to combine high performance with striking visual appeal by offering reliable heat output, whilst... View Article

This luxury home in Berkshire demonstrates the versatility of W20 steel doors and screens, designed, manufactured and installed by Steel Window Association member The Cotswold Casement Company. The project included both internal and external steel doors and screens, creating a consistent architectural language... View Article

Trying to decide on the perfect colour of your external render finish? Here’s why K Rend’s FREE sample service is must-use for that all-important decision. The colour of your render finish is one of the most important, and often difficult, decisions during... View Article

A self-build project in Herefordshire gave STEICO the opportunity to demonstrate how integrating STEICOjoist (I-joists) and STEICOzell (air-injected wood fibre insulation) into Oakwrights’ new Passive wall panel, helped achieve airtightness and energy efficiency. With tested fire performance, proven offsite compatibility... View Article

Since its introduction, the Klargester BioDisc has set the standard for reliable and efficient sewage treatment solutions. Engineered to treat wastewater to a high standard, it combines quiet operation, affordable running costs, no odour and a 7-year warranty (terms apply),... View Article

BEWI Thermomur® Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) Building System and BEWI Jackodur® Atlas Foundation System have made possible the construction of a new cutting-edge energy-efficient home in Berkshire. Called Swallowbrook, the project, which was in the past shortlisted for the BuildIt... View Article

Callum Jensen, Senior Commercial Manager at Haddonstone, explains what architects and developers should consider when specifying cast stone. Specifying cast stone is about far more than achieving an attractive finish. For architects, housebuilders and developers, the decisions made at specification... View Article

In the world of high-performance panel products that deliver reliability, consistency, and versatility on every project, CaberMDF from West Fraser continues to stand out as a trusted solution, offering exceptional versatility for both structural and decorative uses. Engineered to exacting standards, CaberMDF combines durability... View Article