Product Articles

The AA®720 SL casement window enhances Kawneer’s premium AA®720 range. A unique slimline aluminium casement window that delivers superior form and function has been launched by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer. The AA®720 SL (Slimline) casement window is the latest enhancement to Kawneer’s premium AA®720 range... View Article

Cheshire Eco-Build is always careful to source environmentally-responsible products so choosing Norbord’s carbon negative CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero was an obvious move. The family-run business based in Bramhall, Cheshire, is known for renovation and extension projects. The latest undertaking has been a complete renovation of... View Article

Premier Loft Ladders have made it even easier to download NBS product data from their web site. Where available, the specification can now be copied directly from the main product pages, as well as from NBS Source. Furthermore, architects and... View Article

P C Henderson’s Sienna sliding door system has recently been specified for a stunning self-build project in the beautiful countryside of Aughrim, Co. Wicklow. Looking to build their dream family home, Fáinche and Donnchadh Murphy were delighted when they came... View Article

ABC+ Warranty have remained fully operational throughout the COVID pandemic. They are able to provide additional inspections via Zoom between the developer/contractor and one of their many Chartered Surveyors to run alongside their physical site inspections. This benefits existing clients... View Article

When it comes to making decisions on your project the choices can be tough – and choosing the right glazed door system for your home is no different. For more than 20 years IDSystems has set the standard for glazing... View Article

Large windows, shaped windows, impressive window screens – glazing can add real drama to your new build home but can be challenging to specify correctly. Here’s some advice on how to achieve the ideal balance of style and performance: More... View Article

Leading manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products, Setcrete has launched a new, ‘fast check’ product and floor preparation guide for its range of floor levelling compounds, repair mortars, primers, damp proof membranes and adhesives. Setcrete’s product guide echoes the intuitive... View Article

Discover the benefits of aluminium glazing and uncover the transformative impact it could have on your home. Doors and windows are part of the fabric of any home and are instrumental in defining a property’s character – from enhancing aesthetics... View Article

With over 60 years of combined experience, the Oak Designs Co. pride themselves on specialising in quality oak frame buildings & being renowned nationwide as well as in some parts of Europe. Their buildings can contribute positively to the surrounding... View Article

JACKODUR ATLAS and THERMOMUR ICF from JACKON UK enable self-builders to create highly energy-efficient homes more easily and more quickly than any other construction method ICF construction integrates insulation materials into the concrete formwork, totally transforming the way houses are... View Article

We still might not be able go far this year but thanks to Drainage Superstore’s new range of landscaping products, you can go green and make the most of your outdoor spaces! The popular online builder’s merchant has expanded its... View Article

Steel Window Association (SWA) member, REA Metal Windows, has completed work on the Grade II listed Dantzic on the NOMA estate in Manchester. Situated near Manchester Victoria train station, Dantzic, NOMA has been transformed into 45,000 ft² of office space. Russell WBHO  was the main contractor... View Article

Spiral UK design manufacture and install beautiful custom-made staircases for residential, commercial, fit out and escape markets in both new build and renovation or refurbishment settings. During the pandemic, it has been hard to know what to expect, what to... View Article

Mortgages can be complex enough as it is, so throw in a house that doesn’t exist yet and it can feel that much more complicated – but it doesn’t have to be. Mortgages for self-build projects, whether that’s building from... View Article

Are you looking for high quality, energy efficient windows and doors? The Sash Window Workshop manufacture and install bespoke, double glazed wooden windows and doors designed to enhance both the look and feel of your home. All our new windows... View Article

Sinks these days need to be as strong and reliable as ever; yet design, colour and style are equally important considerations now that the kitchen is the hub of the home.  BLANCO’s progressive Silgranit® portfolio boasts contemporary trendy designs which... View Article

In the UK, we have a major challenge ahead of us to retrofit our existing homes to meet net zero targets. There are currently around 29 million homes in the UK and in order to meet net zero by 2050,... View Article

BLANCO, as ever the innovator in mixer taps and perfectly matching sinks, has designed the BLANCOCULINA mixer tap range for the “passionate cook at home”. Given the rise in professionally-styled appliances in the kitchen due to the trend for home... View Article

With more and more people working and studying at home, the need for extra space has grown enormously. Whether it’s somewhere to make Zoom calls in peace, or to chill after a long day juggling home-schooling, or to get on... View Article