SAP 10.1 Changes the Heating Industry

From Ross Harrold, Marketing & PR, Electric Heating Company A large challenge faced by the Heating Industry was the methodology for SAP 2012, which was written six years ago. SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) is the methodology used to determine a... View Article

Mind the gap

Comfort is the difference between building a home not a house, and thermal comfort plays a huge role in this. Here, Debbie Phillips, National Business Development Manager from Keylite Roof Windows looks at the best approach to ensure your selfbuilds... View Article

Reclaiming control

Rob Lea had always wanted to design and build his own home, and convert an old barn, so when the opportunity came to do both – using reclaimed materials – he jumped at the chance TEXT: Roseanne Field IMAGES: Rob... View Article

Snickers Workwear – Cool and Smart this Summer

Lightweight Shirts, Shorts and Trousers make working on site a breeze this summer. Everyone needs to be cool, dry and safe at work this summer – to maintain wellbeing and working efficiency on site. That’s why new Topwear from Snickers... View Article

The evolution of Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban, also known as Yakisugi, is an ancient Japanese technique that preserves wood using fire. Although fire is known to be hazardous to wood, strange as it may sound, when used in controlled measures, it significantly improves wood’s... View Article

Contemporary alternatives to steel doors

IDSystems range of Building Regulations compliant, thermally-broken aluminium Heritage Doors offer the perfect solution for those replacing Crittall™ style doors on renovation projects or looking to add character to a new self-build home. Designed to match the appearance of traditional... View Article

2020 and beyond

2020 has been a difficult year for so many families and businesses as we have had to face up to the COVID-19 pandemic. For much of the year so far, the UK and countries around the world have been closed... View Article

Self Build: the process and considerations

A Proctor have been running a series of Webinars which have proved extremely successful due to their educational and topical nature. Its next Webinar runs at 10am on Friday 10th July, and will cover cover the following topics: Self Build... View Article

Königstone achieves NSF Certification

The high quality of the KönigQuartz range from Königstone can be depended on to add beauty and elegance to the kitchen. And it is 100 per cent safe! The exceptional calibre of these surfaces has now been endorsed with the... View Article

CaberWood MDF continues to shine

Norbord’s CaberWood range of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), the longest standing portfolio on the market, is one of the most versatile. The board is tough, easily worked and ideal for a vast range of building applications – from skirting boards,... View Article