Product Articles

The Kocoon is a cubicle with a difference. With all the benefits of Kinedo self-contained shower cubicles, the Kocoon differs with its luxury shower panels, rather than the glass internal panels that Kinedo cubicles are famous for. The cubicles are... View Article

Solution Fires – the new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires, closes 2021 on an impressive trading high. The Bedfordshire-based manufacturer who retails throughout the UK and Ireland via specialist fires retailers, benefitted from a substantial sales... View Article

British shower brand makes a mighty splash with UK bathroom market comeback New electric shower range combines high specifications with exceptional value SLIM Mono and Duo available in various power options and colours to meet all consumer needs and complement... View Article

theEDGE2.0 sliding doors from IDSystems were named ‘Best Glazed Doors’ for 2021 by Build It magazine. With incredibly narrow 20mm frames between the glass and huge panels up to 3m across, theEDGE2.0 sliding doors create an almost completely uninterrupted view out as... View Article

For most self-builders low energy performance is a key project goal, reducing energy bills and helping save the planet without compromising year round comfort in every room. VELFAC aluminium / timber windows and doors offer great low energy performance. U-values... View Article

Dressing for the cold is like building a house – start with a good foundation. The Snickers Workwear Baselayer clothing for professional tradesmen and women uses high-tech breathable fabrics for ventilation and body moisture transport for sustainable warmth and comfort.... View Article

Mitsubishi Electric has launched Ecodan Hydrodan – a new, highly efficient, water-to-water heat pump for the multi-residential market. The packaged ‘plug & play’ solution is specifically designed to provide heating and hot water in residential apartments, and to capitalise on... View Article

As the No 1 supplier of engineered wood panels to the UK construction and housebuilding market, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) has always been committed to supporting customers in a variety of ways. The combination of a downloadable checklist for... View Article

Online builders’ merchants Door Superstore, part of the CMO Group,  has expanded its already extensive product offering with the launch of its new own-brand doors that are affordable, stylish and super easy to install. The new range of hollow core and... View Article

Benefit from our tried and trusted expertise on every project. Classic design never ages. The clean lines and contemporary styling of Cedral facades really make an impact when it comes to your home’s exterior – where innovation meets cutting edge... View Article

Embarking on a renovation is challenging at the best of times but, when starting a building project in the depths of winter, there are bound to be bumps in the road! Self-builder, Tim Morris, set about a full renovation of his... View Article

Taking working comfort and layering systems to a whole new level.   The Snickers Workwear climate control system includes functional base layers, insulating mid layers and weather-protective outer layers.  These technically advanced working clothes allow craftsmen and craftswomen to adjust... View Article

By combining vapour permeability and airtightness in a unique, self-adhering membrane, Wraptite offers a fast and effective solution to unplanned air leakage and its detrimental effects on energy performance. With BBA certification for a comprehensive range of wall and roof... View Article

The Steel Window Association has long been the leading authority on steel windows and doors, alongside associated ironmongery and ancillary products and services. Designed to help the homeowner, architect, specifier, and heritage and conservation industry when considering steel, the SWA members are... View Article

The Outdoor Collection from Parkside provides a total tile solution for commercial and residential projects. The Parkside Outdoor Collection helps designers, specifiers and developers to fully realise the potential of outside space. Whether a natural extension of internal bar and... View Article

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia, is delighted to announce that its Lo-Carbon Heat Save has been ‘Highly Commended’ at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards. The Lo-Carbon Heat Save, an innovative decentralised heat recovery ventilation unit which is ideal for retrofitting in... View Article