Product Articles

With the increasingly stringent requirements for the energy performance of buildings, the importance of an efficient, high-performing roof is growing – and there are many factors that need to be taken into account: airtightness and watertightness, insulation values including roof... View Article

Ubbink, one of Europe’s leading innovators in residential MVHR products and systems, will be presenting a full system example on Stand B5060 at UK Construction Week Birmingham NEC, on 1st to 3rd October 2024. Integrated solutions from a single source... View Article

Brett Martin is pleased to announce that its Flat Glass Rooflights have recently secured BBA Approval. An industry recognised certification denoting the product’s quality, safety and reliability, Brett Martin is one of only few UK rooflight suppliers to obtain this... View Article

If you feel that the appearance of your fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle or other household appliance is letting down the look of your kitchen, have you ever considered painting it? Many people are likely to know they can repaint a... View Article

Adding to its well established and diverse product range, Schlüter®-Systems has developed the Schlüter®-DILEX-F movement joint system to transform the appearance of tiled floors; completely changing the landscape in terms of visual impact: replacing the discordant intrusion of conventional movement... View Article

Sustainability-driven kitchen manufacturer, Keller, appoints Project Kitchens as the national contract partner for the UK. The partnership is already up and running and both companies are working on several major contracts around the UK. Project Kitchens celebrates its 25th anniversary this year so the... View Article

K3 radiators have come into their own in recent years as the number of low temperature, renewable heating systems has grown – in particular in self build homes. In these situations, K3 radiators from Stelrad, with three panels and three... View Article

BAL – market-leaders for full tiling solutions – have launched a new innovative “Grout-Effect Sealant” for seamless transitions. BAL Micromax Grout-Effect Sealant is formulated with a unique technology which provides a textured, matt-finish that blends perfectly with your grout –... View Article

Saturday 10th August Workshop runs from 10:00 – 16:30 (Doors open 09:00 – 17:30) Understand how your designs, lifestyle and system choices can impact your home’s energy performance with NSBRC’s selected experts and independent heating consultants. Book your free tickets... View Article

Guardian Building Systems has added another high-quality solution to its home improvement portfolio with the new Guardian Flat Roof system, offering a simple to specify and install option for homeowners looking for a more modern finish to their Guardian Home... View Article

No doubt you imagine growing old in your dream home, enjoying a comfortable retirement in the place you’ve always imagined and finally built… Which is why it’s never too early to think about how you’ll use your house in the... View Article

A former member of the Royal Corps of Signals, who switched to carpentry after leaving the Army, now runs his own building company covering the West Riding area of Yorkshire and is making a name for himself fitting out property... View Article

The Buy Refurbish Refinance Rent (BRRR) strategy is more than just a catchy acronym; it’s a comprehensive approach to real estate investment that although not a new concept, has been gaining momentum among forward-thinking investors. This method involves a cyclical... View Article

Delivering a low energy or Passivhaus building is complex, and you need a solution rather than a single product. At 21°, they are committed to using a whole house approach to provide better performing buildings from a comfort, cost and... View Article

The new DuraPost® SLEEK aluminium range from Birkdale is a contemporary and durable fence panel solution that is incredibly easy to install thanks to its modular structure. It is available in two high-quality design options, the SLEEK Privacy Panel and the... View Article

Natural timber is gorgeous; and has been the building material for eons! It still has a huge place in our heart even amongst the multitude of new technological advances in the construction industry. Timber is a natural product and, like all products of nature including... View Article

Structural timber really is a great option for selfbuild projects as it has a whole host of advantages over other building materials: it’s sustainable, economical, thermally efficient and can be constructed quickly. In short, it’s an excellent way to build!... View Article

It is widely acknowledged that buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases most people will ever make so it follows that actually building your own house will almost certainly also be the most challenging project anyone will... View Article

Keller has delivered a first for the kitchen market; a bio-based kitchen. enduura® is exceptional because the material used is not readily available in the market. By bringing together complementary suppliers, Keller has created a bio-based interior panel suitable for mass production, from... View Article

The all new double glazed SF60 and triple glazed SF80 systems from SUNFLEX in Germany reset the standard for high-performance aluminium sliding doors, capable of achieving an unrivalled combination of panel size, thermal performance and advanced design. With panel sizes up to... View Article