Welcome to the Autumn issue of The Selfbuilder.

Case studies in this issue include:

• The garden connection
  A small extension and clever redesign transformed the connection between James Lockwood’s Edwardian home and his exquisite garden. See page 36…
• Four storeys of light
  James and Rachel Tilson saw an opportunity to create a 21st century home in this Victorian terrace with subsidence. See page 46…
• An industrial edge
  Architect Richard Norwood has transformed James Sellicks’ former builders’ yard in Uppingham into a characterful new home, where industrial inspiration, local materials and clever planning unlock a remarkably generous modern family home. See page 58…

Our product features in this issue include:

• Rise of timber frame & closed panel solutions
  As timber frame and closed panel systems gain popularity, Demi Kinghorn of Fleming Homes explores how offsite manufacture can give self-builders greater control over costs, timescales and the construction process. See page 33…
• Build smart, glaze first
  Paul Higgins at TuffX explains why glazing should be considered early in a whole-house strategy. See page 43…
• More room in the roof
  Matthew Evans at Kingspan Insulation GB explains why getting the insulation right is crucial for loft conversions. See page 52…
• Radiating the right style
  Richard Lister at The Radiator Company explores how the choice of designer radiators can help to establish a successful interior design scheme and create a truly personal aesthetic. See page 55…
• Close suppliers make for a better finish
  Door provenance is about accountability, not patriotism. Deuren’s Ian Chubb explores how a door designed, built, and fitted by one team can become a defining feature of the entire space. See page 65…

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