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Quick-drying and Easy to Apply Means It’s a Simple Weekend Job Picture this – summer has arrived and you’re sitting on your garden decking with a cool drink in one hand and some good company. Now look down. Is your... View Article

Complying to current and future legislation, making buildings future-proof and carbon-neutral is a key concern for clients today. Andrew Watkins, Technical Manager at wedi Systems (UK) Ltd, discusses how to comply with new and emerging legislations when it comes to... View Article

Steel Window Association member Govette Windows has been manufacturing steel windows and doors from its factory in Surrey for almost 30 years, supplying both domestic and commercial customers across the South-East region. In addition to providing steel windows and doors, the company also... View Article

Materials for architects seeking products that merge timeless elegance with enduring reliability. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding dependability, Michelmersh leads the brick industry with bespoke services and a steadfast commitment to quality assurance. Our dedication to personal service, combined... View Article

Spring is here and HMG Paints have sprung into action by making their popular HydroPro Garden Paint available in a new convenient 2.5 Litre size. Following requests from customers the new size is available in 11 colours ideal for touch... View Article

The V33 Renovation range of paints includes everything you need to effect a cost-effective but stylish kitchen transformation. Whether you want to upgrade kitchen cupboards and worktops, give wall tiles a new look, improve the appearance of the floor or... View Article

Helping people build better, more sustainable homes. All NSBRC events are produced and delivered by knowledgeable industry experts, with years of experience in homebuilding projects. Sessions cover key topics such as finding land and appraising plots, heating solutions, navigating the... View Article

By Craig Cundey, Ventilation Lead, Ubbink UK. With growing awareness of the human impact of air quality in homes and workplaces, MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems are becoming more widely specified all over Europe. Here in the UK, today’s... View Article

Carrying out a self build requires significant investment, effort, and dedication to achieve your desired living space. With such a large financial commitment, it’s crucial to safeguard the project against potential risks along the way – especially those more likely... View Article

With over 130 years’ experience, Carlton has fine-tuned the production of a broad spectrum of high-quality, durable bricks from its manufacturing base in Yorkshire. Carlton boasts the ability to manufacture monotone colour blends in rustic, dragwire, smooth and sand faced... View Article

Hörmann UK have announced that they are launching a new automated security bollard that has been designed and built specifically for domestic installations. Introduced to counter vehicle thefts, the bollards provide an effective way to increase security and prevent theft... View Article

Aiden Junor and Rhiann Junor have acquired a small piece of land on the beautiful isle, North-west of Glasgow and are in the process of building a “Tiny House,” a trailer mounted cabin which makes use of the WikiHouse system... View Article

Last year saw Schlüter-Systems open a significantly upgraded training facility at the company’s Coalville premises, featuring multiple room-sets and product rigs which offer attendees the chance to get hands-on with the diverse product lines. Here the manufacturer’s highly experienced Training Manager,... View Article

To add a touch of opulence to your project, look no further than the Dulux Heritage collection. At Dulux Trade, we understand that you need paints that not only look luxurious on the walls, but also apply smoothly and stand... View Article

National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has designed and supplied a whole-house ventilation system to an architect-built five-bedroom eco home in Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall. Throughout the ventilation design and installation, the company worked closely with developer Evo... View Article

The Homebuilding Centre Limited, the employee-owned business behind the award-winning National Self Build & Renovation Centre, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the highly respected Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, underscoring its unwavering commitment to ethical business... View Article

Thanks to a Saniplus UP from Saniflo, a new garden retreat in the capital has been elevated to a new level of comfort and convenience. The solution, expertly chosen by former DJ and TV presenter Sam Pinkham, owner of Shack Cabins,... View Article

Many self-builders assume that if they use a contractor or builder, they would have their own insurance cover for the entire build from start to finish, but sadly, this is rarely the case. Your builder may say they are fully... View Article

A business set up just three years ago in rural North Wales is enjoying steady growth based on a concept already popular amongst Americans and the ANZAC nations: offering clients the opportunity to have the home of their dreams, custom-built... View Article