Product Articles

Have you been putting off mortar repairs to a wall or paving? If cold weather or the thought of trying to trowel mortar into a joint was putting you off, now could be a good time to take action. With... View Article

As a leading member of the UK Cast Stone Association, family owned Haddonstone has a reputation for its excellent cast stonework, and works with installers and developers on prestigious projects around the country.  Here we meet one such installer, Gregory... View Article

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. Perfect solution These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage... View Article

When artist Zoe Papadopoulou set out to build her new home in Wivenhoe, Essex, her brief to architect Emil Neumann of Paul Archer Design was clear: it must have height, and it must have light. Nestled in a conservation area near the River Colne, the home is clad... View Article

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage door with... View Article

Twice named Kitchen Fitter of the Year by On The Tools magazine, T&N Developments has established a strong reputation for the quality of its workmanship, including fabricating bespoke pieces of furniture for its clients on site; most recently tapping into a trend advocated by Location’s... View Article

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