A helping hand from nature to become carbon negative

Keller Kitchens and parent group, DKG, are delighted to report that the ambition to be carbon negative during 2022 is well on track to becoming reality.  In addition to the numerous steps, measures and investments the business has taken to attain “manufacturer” carbon neutral status back in April 2017,... View Article

Jarvis specifies Earthborn paints

Jarvis Homes, a family company for more than 250 years, set out to improve the sustainability of its building processes and specified Earthborn paints for its Chequers Green development near Ashford. Russell Jarvis, company director, said “We switched to Earthborn... View Article

Let your walls breathe

If you’re building a new house, or an extension, you want to bring each room into use as as soon as possible. Painting the newly built walls is often the last step in a long process that you want to... View Article

Get in to shape – and colour

The retro look of steel windows, doors and screens is very much ‘in’. Crittall says they don’t have to be just rectangular and white… Interior designers and home decor influencers say retro naturalistic greens, bright colours, sky-blues, purple-blue hues, vibrant... View Article

Introducing the Fireline FQ5 from Charlton & Jenrick

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A new addition to the Fireline 5kW line-up, the FQ5 features a modern door style making it perfect for contemporary interior spaces. Performance and environmental credentials are guaranteed with our tertiary air and airwash features. The optional... View Article

Navigating the trickle vent conundrum

Stuart Judge, managing director of Tradelink, explains what the new Part F of the Building Regulations means for window installers… Trickle vents in windows have long been used in the background as a means of complying with Part F of the... View Article

Solution Fires bolsters management team with new hire

Solution Fires, a new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Andy Macey, as Sales Manager. Andy joins the Solution Fires team with over 30 years’ experience in the industry,... View Article

COOL! – That’s Wallform

Building with BecoWallform is not only practical and quick, it’s also highly energy efficient. The system is designed to give maximum insulation, meaning it not only keeps the home warm in the winter but it also keeps it cool in... View Article

OMNIE whole-house solution for Devon barn conversions

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The conversion of three stone-built agricultural buildings near the beautiful Devon town of Totnes is employing a full selection of renewable and low-energy technologies from the range of Exeter based manufacturer, OMNIE, to create a comfortable living... View Article

Something new is coming

Rocks have been the standard for construction since the stone age. But with more demands on buildings than ever before… It’s time for something new. Find out... View Article

Waste management solutions

At Total Waste Water Systems (UK) Ltd, our goal is to not only help you with your drainage needs but to make the process easy and problem-free for you. We are a full-service design and supply company with a wide... View Article

Introducing the gold standard of BLANCO craftmanship

The eternal popularity of gold is a tale as old as time. To capitalise on this perpetual trend, BLANCO UK has launched Satin Gold as the latest finish for their range of high-quality LINUS and LINUS-S tap designs. Gold represents many things: achievement, triumph, prosperity, prestige,... View Article

Back together for the 55th Steel Window Association AGM

The Steel Window Association welcomed members and guests to the 55th AGM – the first physical event for two years. Hosted at The Glass and Glazing Federation, the attendees included member companies and associate members for the formal proceedings, and... View Article

Architect chooses Yeoman Rainguard for home renovation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Spatial Design Architect, Sharron Dobrev, when renovating the exterior of her late Victorian home, chose Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems for both functionality and design capabilities to achieve a desired finish. Having started by completely gutting and refurbishing... View Article