Welcome to the November/December issue of Selfbuilder & Homemaker.

Case studies in this issue include:

• A home for the ages
  Having built their own home already once before, the world of self-build wasn’t new to Craig and Jane, but building a multi-generational house for their family was an entirely fresh challenge. See page 26…
• Following a learning curve
  Despite the tricky construction challenges presented by a crescent-shaped architectural design, a determined couple have succeeded in creating their dream ‘forever’ home in the countryside. See page 34…
• All in the detail
  Jim and Jayne Smith have remodelled and extended a tired 1930s house, including rejuvenating the exterior with rugged local stone. See page 42…
• The home swap
  Sharon and Jer Holland swapped their family bungalow in County Cork for a traditional stone farmhouse owned by Jer’s parents but in need of an upgrade. See page 52…

Our product features in this issue include:

• Materials matter
  Cedral’s Lisa Grosse explains why overheating and resilience are key factors when making decisions about the facade and roof of your home. See page 32…
• How to choose a lead-free flashing
  Klober UK’s Nick King details six things self-builders and their roofers should be aware of when considering lead-free flashing. See page 40…
• Boosting thermal comfort & wellbeing
  Chris Stammers of BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating Group explains how hydronic underfloor heating creates thermal comfort through even heat distribution and efficient heat transfer. See page 49…
• Must-have flooring trends for 2025
  From subtle, biophilic-inspired flooring to brighter, more confident statement designs, Amtico’s Lorna Williams explores the top five trends set to make a splash. See page 51…

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