Product Articles

Over the past 25 years that IDSystems has been installing doors and windows the design and style of homes has changed dramatically. Gone from most architect drawings are separate kitchens and box shaped living rooms, replaced with large open plan... View Article

Eve and Ty turned house renovation into a viral success, using Celotex’s U-Value calculator and GA4100 PIR insulation boards to create a warm loft space. Find out how. When couple Eve and Ty started hunting for their dream home near... View Article

When it comes to building your own home, making the right decision at every stage is vital, and choosing the right wastewater or surface water solution is no exception. That’s why Klargester offers free, no-obligation site visits, giving self-builders support... View Article

Modular building specialist Okopod has specified Hörmann RollMatic roller garage doors for a newly completed 9-car garage project in Cambridge, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainable design and precision-engineered construction. Founded in 2019, Okopod has quickly become a leader in... View Article

Not only does 2025 mark the 25th anniversary of Harry Parsons setting up Marmox UK Ltd, but it will also remind many longer-serving bathroom and wetroom specialists of when the manufacturer’s remarkable Multiboard product first became available to the home... View Article

Saturday 9th August (10:00 – 16:00). Held at the NSBRC, Swindon Discover what the salespeople won’t always tell you! We’ll dive into everything from heat pumps and solar panels to ventilation systems and building materials – what’s new, what truly... View Article

Here Simon Helm, Studio Manager at Haddonstone, gives an insight into the traditional design and sculpting methods used to create the company’s bespoke architectural and garden stonework products. How long have you worked at Haddonstone? I joined the company in 1988. I studied... View Article

A Gloucestershire-based supplier of highly sustainable, PassivHaus standard timber frame buildings has been making extensive use of high performance panel products from the range of West Fraser since it was established almost a decade ago; while it continues to grow a reputation for... View Article

Introducing BAL Level Plus – a unique 1-part or 2-part rapid-setting smoothing and levelling compound, allowing you to use it however you need it for super smooth floors prior to tiling. BAL Level Plus can be used as a 1-part... View Article

The Cotswold Casement Company has won the Domestic Project of the Year category at the Steel Window Association Awards 2025 for work on Wiltshire House. John Ramshaw, judge for the Steel Window Association Awards, outlined the project and explained why it triumphed. “The... 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

David Barrow, Managing Director of Haddonstone, looks forward to the company’s 55th anniversary next year – continuing to embrace innovation, collaboration, and growth. 2026 will mark Haddonstone’s 55th year in the architectural and garden cast stonework business; and every step... View Article

Zest Wall Panels, part of Swish Building Products, has announced an extension to its range with the launch of its new contemporary Acoustic Wall Panels. Manufactured with real wood veneers and rigid, fully recycled plastic backing, these stylish slatted wall... View Article

From furniture to architectural mouldings, and radiator covers to panelling, MDF can be seen, or unseen, in many places around the modern home. When it comes to consistency, quality and ease of use, West Fraser’s CaberMDF leads the way with... View Article

Keller, the leader in sustainability in the European kitchen market, is also known for innovative designs, and a vast palette of colour, finish and material options. A new range of bronze-framed smoked glass units in 39 different sizes has been developed for... View Article

A decade after Alec and Stephanie Wilson completed their self-build in the Leicestershire countryside, their VELFAC windows and doors still look and perform like new. “Even on dull days, the house floods with light,” says Alec. “It lifts your mood.”... View Article

Global supplier of rooflights, Brett Martin has released its new Marlon R Glaze Roof Glazing Panels, providing the ideal weather protection for creating your perfect outdoor space. Manufactured from impact-resistant polycarbonate, Marlon R Glaze panels have a sleek and glass-like... View Article

theVISION window from IDSystems is so good and so versatile, it might just be the only aluminium window system you’ll ever need – from standard casements to stunning glass-to-glass corners and amazing picture windows. For over 25 years, IDSystems has... View Article

For the first time, Garador – Britain’s leading garage‐door manufacturer – exhibited at both the Royal Devon Show and the Bath and West Show. According to the company, both events were a real success. Garador marketing manager Ben Parkin said:... View Article

Self-building, or large-scale remodelling of a dream property, is a big step. Be smart; build it once but build it right. Designing your own home is one of life’s rare opportunities to plan ahead on your own terms. From the... View Article