The benefits of offsite manufacture for self-builders

Any structural method created in a factory away from the building site comes under the bracket of offsite manufacture. Offsite manufacture is a broad term covering a number of options, namely,  timber frame, SIPs (structural insulated panel systems) and oak... View Article

CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder

As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, with these ranging from creating architraves for door surrounds to highly detailed decorative profiles and... View Article

Anxiety around house renovation keeping Brits up at night

New analysis reveals that house renovations are the biggest cause of late-night anxiety in Britain, with more people searching for home improvement advice than money or work-related queries in the middle of the night.  Google searches for home improvement-related terms... View Article

A room with a view – through a beautiful Velfac window

The ideal window delivers light, air and comfort throughout a home, and provides the perfect frame for a beautiful view. VELFAC composite windows combine distinctive and contemporary design with high performance features including: Slim frame profiles (only 54mm) – ideal... View Article

Adaptable underfloor heating technologies from Schlüter-Systems

Schlüter-Systems, as a leading manufacturer of tile installation products, also offers both conventional underfloor heating (UFH) and an electrical undertile heating alternative suitable for diverse applications: the manufacturer’s two CAD-enabled options for the 21st century – BEKOTEC-THERM and DITRA-HEAT E.... View Article

Bringing the Outside in with Origin

Versatile, stylish, and practical, the Origin Bi-fold Door can transform your home. Origin’s award-winning Bi-fold Door offers two sightline options – 49mm and 72mm, and is available in a huge range of configurations to suit all selfbuild projects. The OB-72... View Article

Make ‘LiteWork’ of working in Summer

Cover up for shade with lightweight Snickers Workwear – a must for the summer months. LiteWork working clothes from Snickers Workwear are specially designed for craftsmen and craftswomen who need to keep cool when it’s hot and protected when it’s... View Article

A guide to conservation rooflights

There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to consider when planning your project.   What is a conservation rooflight?... View Article

Flexible solutions for small space living

Whether it’s hosting guests, working from home or simply living in a smaller space, there are a few smart ways to adapt your environment to be both practical and flexible to suit the demands of everyday life How to adapt... View Article