Welcome to the June edition of i-build magazine! This issue is packed with inspirational projects and products as well as useful advice for your self-build. As we dive into the world of self-build and home…
Tagged under
Spatial Design Architect, Sharron Dobrev, when renovating the exterior of her late Victorian home, chose Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems for both functionality and design capabilities to achieve a desired finish.
Tagged under   water management    waterproofing    rainwater system    rainwater    aluminium    gutters    guttering    pipes    piping    fascias    soffits    renovation    home renovation    architect 
Building, renovating or extending your home is an exciting and rewarding venture. Whether you’ve done it all before or you’re stepping into brand new territory, you want to know that you’re doing things in the…
Shower specialist Aqualisa has extended its popular AQ™ mixer shower collection with the addition of three new models in a sleek matt black finish.
Tagged under   KBB    showers    bathrooms    taps    design    luxury    fittings 
The Hay Barn is a superb realisation of the Potts family’s self-build dream, delivered by Cambridge-based PiP Architects. With striking architecture and minimalist principles, the design is a stunning contemporary take on the local agricultural…
Robert Linforth took on a major renovation project to create his dream holiday home. In this Q&A, he shares insights into his decision to pursue the project, his vision for the new home, the challenges…
Tagged under   homebuilding    design    inspiration    innovative homes    luxury    cottages    holiday homes    self build    renovation 
Creating a period-style bathroom can be a challenging task, especially if you want to capture the essence of a particular historical era. However, by paying attention to details such as colours, materials and style, you…
Tagged under   self build    renovation    home renovation    period    design    interiors    bathroom    victorian    art deco    interior design 
Looking to transform your home in 2023? Keen to improve your energy efficiency? Or maybe you’re dreaming of building a secure, sustainable home from scratch?
Visit Build It Live at Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire on 10 and 11th June to access a weekend of inspiration, top tips and expert self-build property advice all under one roof; making it easier to…
Tagged under   event    preview    show    self build    self builders    renovation    homebuilding    innovation    green living    sustainability    buildit    BuildIt Live    advice    heating    basements    extensions 
Welcome to the May edition of i-build magazine! This issue is packed with inspirational projects and products as well as useful advice for your self-build. In this month's issue, we bring you a diverse range…
Tagged under
Rob Annable, Director of Axis Design Architects talks to West Fraser about his use of SterlingOSB Zero.
When the owner of White Cross Farm, located on the outskirts of Broughton in Staffordshire, decided to build a new property on his land – consisting of a swimming pool - keeping water out of…
Offering elegant aesthetics and ease of installation, the new Circular Glass rooflight from Brett Martin Daylight Systems will maximise daylight and exceeds the thermal performance requirements of Building Regulations Approved Document L 2021.
XUL Architecture, a North London architecture firm, recently completed the renovation of a three-storey family home in Hampstead. The homeowners had a clear vision for the design of their interiors and tasked XUL with enlarging…
Tagged under   renovation    architecture    home renovation    design    interior design    extension    natural light 
There is something wonderfully rustic and evocative about the natural charm and character of oak, which, when expertly constructed, helps to exude English quality craftsmanship, says Karen Bell, Sales Director at David Salisbury.
Tagged under   inspiration    building materials    oak frame    timber    oak    extensions    self build    renovation    home renovation    timber frame 
How Studio Bark’s initiative made Nest House a reality for Francine and Stephen Burns.
The UK’s premier event for home building, renovation and improvement, hosted by TV Presenter and design guru Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Live returns to ExCeL, London, over nine days from 29th April to 7th May…
Tagged under   event    preview    show    self build    self builders    renovation    homebuilding    grand designs    grand designs live    Excel    london    innovation    green living    sustainability    Kevin McCloud 
Lisa Grosse, Brand Manager at Cedral, explains why more homeowners are turning to fibre cement cladding when it comes to their DIY projects.
Welcome to the April edition of i-build magazine! This issue is packed with inspirational projects and products as well as useful advice for your self-build. Building the home of your dreams can be a daunting…
Tagged under
Furlong Flooring, the market leader for hard-wearing twist carpets has relaunched its best-selling Trident range with improved, industry-leading class 33 specification, and comes in 24 colours to deliver on current home décor trends. The launch…
Tagged under   building materials    floors    flooring    interior design    carpet    domestic    commercial    residential    interior    specifier 
The soaring popularity of glass balustrades has seen F.H. Brundle supply a growing range of outstanding balustrade products, suitable for a huge array of different projects and properties, as well as budgets.
Tagged under   decking    floors    surfaces    porcelain    tiles    timber    sustainable 
With homeowners’ purse strings tightened amid the cost-of-living crisis, it’s vital that people opt for home designs that weather well and stand the test of time. As the average UK house prices take a downward…
Tagged under   self build    renovation    home improvement    diy    inspiration    tips    extensions    energy efficiency    roof    roofs 
A stylish reconstruction of a 1950s ranch house in Nashville, Tennessee, has recently been completed, making use of sustainably-sourced Kebony wood for a luminous, modern makeover to this classic south-eastern US home.
Tagged under   sustainable    sustainable house    sustainability    renovation    modern    natural beauty    Nashville    Kebony    building materials    timber 
Vale Southern Construction has handed over a £2.5m residential project, which has created a stunning family home on the Isle of Wight.
Tagged under   homebuilding    design    inspiration    innovative homes    modern    architects    new build    sustainable    Isle of Wight    family living 
Robert Hirschfield Architects (RHA) is often approached by clients to look into the renovation of existing properties, and the practice has developed expertise in knowing what to look for when considering such an undertaking. Whether…
Tagged under   renovation    home renovation    design    inspiration    diy    home improvement    tips 
For a beautiful, stylish finish, porcelain is unbeatable for paths, patios or even domestic driveways, and it can last for years – provided the installation is carried out to the correct standards, writes Jamie Gledhill,…
Tagged under   renovation    paving    driveways    landscaping    finishes    porcelain    ecofriendly 
Welcome to the March edition of i-build magazine! This issue is packed with inspirational projects and products as well as useful advice for your self-build. As the weather starts to improve, it's time to think…
Tagged under
Located in the Claddach Valley, a small, sparsely-populated township in the northwest of North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, an 11-acre plot looks out over a tidal lagoon fed by the wild North Atlantic.
Tagged under   self build    inspiration    architect    rural living    self builder    cabin    cabin living    home design    design    modular    diy 
The importance of good quality lighting and the positive influence it has on spaces and individuals is appreciated more and more by the wider public. But how do you ensure good quality lighting is achieved…
Tagged under   self build    home renovation    lighting    lights    design    interior design    ideas 
Carl Bailey, Regional Technical Manager for Elevate (formerly Firestone Building Products), explains how to create a green roof that lasts.
Tagged under   self build    homebuilding    renovation    inspiration    roofing    roofs    green roofs    EPDM 
Technological advances in glass have led to the extraordinary evolution of residential design, harnessing greater apertures for thermally-broken glazing that invites the outside and inside. Moreover, homes needing modernisation or refurbishment in coastal environments will…
Tagged under   self build    glazing    coastal homes    coastal living    renovation    home renovation    design    inspiration    diy    glass    modern 
Following in the footsteps of their siblings, Kevin Keane and Shawna Sherlock jumped at the opportunity of building their own home when a family member’s plot of land became available. Here, Shawna talks to i-Build’s…
Colour has a huge impact on how we feel, act and react. There are various phycological studies on how different colours evoke different moods, which can profoundly affect our happiness and productivity.
Tagged under   colour    wood finish    surfaces    finishes    exterior    colours 
The soaring popularity of glass balustrades has seen F.H. Brundle supply a growing range of outstanding balustrade products, suitable for a huge array of different projects and properties, as well as budgets.
Tagged under   glass    balustrades    balconies    juliet balcony    railings    stairs    staircase 
Yeoman Rainguard, renowned throughout the industry for the manufacturer, supply, and installation of quality rainwater products, has launched its new Aluminium Product Brochure.
Tagged under   water management    waterproofing    rainwater system    rainwater    aluminium    gutters    guttering    pipes    piping    fascias    soffits 
On the heating front, things have never been more interesting in the UK heating industry. Renewables are becoming more important by the day. The decision to ban the use of fossil fuel heating systems in…
Tagged under   heating    heat pumps    hvac    renewable    building products    residential 
Welcome to the February edition of i-build magazine! This issue is packed with inspirational projects and products as well as useful advice for your self-build. To add to those annual January blues, the first month…
Tagged under
Looking Glass Lodge is a beautifully-designed, ultra-modern lodge hidden in dense, charming woodland in East Sussex’s village of Fairlight, not too far from the county’s rugged, picturesque coastline.
Tagged under   self build    inspiration    architect    woodland    lodges    rural living    self builder 
Here at i-Build, we’ve been following Rob Hunt’s water tower conversion for quite some time. Throughout the past two years, we’ve been avidly watching Rob’s inspirational progress as he battled the complexities naturally associated with…
Tagged under   renovation    design    architect    inspiration    innovative homes    innovation    conversion    water tower    derelict building    homebuilding    self build    unique homes    modern    unique 
Give your home the wow factor with an eye-catching colour choice. Just like landscaping and hardscaping your driveway, colour coordinating your garage door colours with your home can make a big first impression and set…
Tagged under   self build    renovation    inspiration    garages    garage doors    doors 
In this two-part article, we talk to Unplugged, a digital detox experience brand that embraces the idea of off-grid cabin living, about the benefits of taking the plunge into this quiet, more minimal way of…
Tagged under   cabin    design    self build    self builders    home design    tiny homes    cabin living    off grid    ideas    architect 
The South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show is set to return to the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre between 14 and 15th January, responding to visitors’ concerns and questions about improving their energy efficiency…
Tagged under   event    preview    show    self build    self builders    renovation    homebuilding    Homebuilding & Renovating Show 
Welcome to the January edition of i-build magazine! This issue is packed with inspirational projects and products as well as useful advice for your self-build. The New Year will see many spades hitting the ground…
Tagged under
Welcome to the December edition of i-build magazine! This issue is packed with inspirational projects and products as well as useful advice for your self-build. The most wonderful time of the year is upon us,…
Tagged under
The latest development by one of the country’s leading luxury housebuilders is making full use of Marmox Multiboard’s benefits in converting a series of former agricultural buildings into half a dozen high specification homes. Maybanks…
Tagged under   construction    building    Multiboard    bathrooms    bathroom    KBB    house    awards    conversion 
After what has been a difficult year for many, the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2022 have arrived and awarded a collection of companies for their amazing achievements.
Tagged under   awards    water management    water efficiency    heating    hvac    renewable energy    contractor 
Robert Hirschfield Architects has completed a full renovation and restoration of a large Arts and Crafts period home in London's Hampstead Garden suburb.
Tagged under   design    architect    home    house    building design    renovation    urban    urban sanctuary    urban design    london    restoration 
Contemporary and sustainable architecture practice CaSA has cleverly remodelled an original 1960s property with a focus on affordable and futureproofed solutions, creating an intelligently-refurbished family home that was recently announced as the 2022 Royal Institute…
Tagged under   renovation    design    architect    inspiration    innovative homes    innovation    extension    RIBA    Building of the Year 
The experts from Wire Fence are here to help you gain a better understanding of the tips and tricks regarding some popular gabion projects, so you have every detail you need on hand to start…
Tagged under   self build    renovation    landscaping    gabion    gabion walls    gabions    gabion baskets    outdoor    gardens    inspiration    walls 
Winter is here, but unfortunately, so too are rising energy costs. Darren Whelpton-Smith from online building materials retailer Plumbing Superstore, part of CMO Group, looks at some of the heating options available to help self-builders…
Tagged under   heating    hvac    self build    renovation    home improvement    diy    inspiration    tips    central heating    underfloor heating 
Tiles are a fantastic option for many self-build projects, with the right choice offering the ideal combination of practicality and style. As we fast approach the New Year, Gemma Haynes, Specification Manager at leading commercial…
Tagged under   self build    tiles    inspiration    kitchen    kitchens    KBB    bathrooms    bathroom    design    renovation    flooring    walls 
It’s a great feeling to turn that dusty, dark old loft into your favourite room in the house. You might have a growing family and need an extra bedroom. It could be a home office,…
Tagged under
Living in the countryside can be much better for your health than living in a city centre. Less petrol and diesel fumes, bigger gardens, country walks with the family dog, and growing your own fruits…
Tagged under
Something that is commonly confused is the difference between timber framing and post and beam construction. Here Vermont Timber Works explains more.
Tagged under
It is well established and understood by self builders, architects and developers that well designed and attractive garage doors add to the overall feel and value of a property.
Tagged under
A self-build project in the stunning countryside of North East England has benefitted from Isover’s Metac, chosen for its excellent thermal and acoustic properties, as well as being the perfect fit for the architectural design…
Tagged under
The relationship between handmade bricks and mortar is very similar to that of the referee in a football match. Mortar, like a referee, is absolutely essential to a successful outcome – but the less you…
Tagged under
Rex Nye, who owns online builders’ merchants NYEs Building Supplies, provides his top tips for making sure you’re getting the best from your garden.
Tagged under
To create a new-look bathroom, on a budget, there are a few simple updates which can create a big impact. Bathroom and tile retailer, Easy Bathrooms, has outlined a handful of ideas to bring this…
Tagged under
Stacy Eden, Partner, Head of Property and Construction at national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm, Crowe, explains how will this impact on the property industry.
Tagged under
CB Homes has recently won a top industry accolade for its stunning lakeside development in Cheshire, on the site of a derelict country restaurant. The project, The Mill Pool, is a residential development of two…
Tagged under
London-based renovator, MyEdge2.com, has converted the interior of a 19th century flat to meet needs of young urban professionals. The specialist recently finished the complete structural renovation and interior refurbishment of a ground floor flat…
Tagged under
Whether you’re working on an old or a new building, read on to discover why Simon Ayres of Lime Green believes lime has the answers. Simon gave up building to focus on manufacturing lime because…
Tagged under
If you’re looking to replace your windows, picking windows for your self-build project or plan to have a rooflight installed, it can be difficult deciding whether to choose double or triple glazing. Each carries their…
Tagged under
With the changes in lifestyle and the cost of buying a new home outweighing the cost of renovating or extending a property, it’s not surprising that the ‘don’t move, improve’ philosophy continues to strengthen.
Tagged under
The Dulux Colour of the Year for 2019 is Spiced Honey – a rich natural tone that fills the space between caramel and mocha with a warm and understated earthiness.
Tagged under
Loxone has put together a list of 10 top tips to accommodate smart home technology into your self-build project.
Tagged under
Bi-fold doors run along a simple track and are hinged to fold open. They are a popular choice for external back doors in both new-builds and period properties.
Tagged under
Clay roof tiles remain as popular as ever, adding a beautiful finishing touch to the roof of any home. Roof Stores’ clay roof tile guide will tell you everything you need to know about clay…
Tagged under
Nestled in the vales of the Eastern Townships, near the Vermont border, the Abercorn Chalet is the brainchild of Laurent Guez, Designer and Partner at Tux Creative. His aim was to create a unique living…
Tagged under
This light-filled house, an hour and a half from Montreal, is literally hanging from a cliff as its name, Dans l’Escarpement, implies in French. It is located on land pertaining to an estate started over…
Tagged under
When London-based architecture studio, Loud. Architecture & Interior Design, was approached to transform a run-down property in Stoke Newington, its Founder Kate Clare jumped at the chance to not only bring the property’s construction and…
Tagged under
The latest self-build market report from AMA Research, highlights the strong disconnect between the number of available sites and where people want to build.
Tagged under
Established in 1994, The Sash Window Workshop specialises in the manufacture, installation and repair of timber windows and doors.
Tagged under
There’s a steep learning curve when you’re building or carrying out a large renovation project. Homebuilding & Renovating Show specialists who have lived through it describe the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Tagged under
For Jude Hesselgrave, home is not just where her heart is, it’s also where her roots lie. After renting in London and then buying and renovating a house near Brighton with her partner, Roger Page,…
Tagged under   self build 
When decorating your self-build bathroom, picking the right scheme to create a calm and relaxing environment might feel like a difficult task.
Tagged under
Deciding on the windows and doors is an important part of a building project. The decision not only affects the look of the property, but also impacts on the thermal efficiency.
Tagged under
Perhaps one result of aircrete’s popularity as an above-ground masonry material has been a lack of awareness of its suitability for use below DPC level. In the British construction industry, using aircrete as a foundation…
Tagged under
In 2016, new legislation came into force which meant that councils now have a duty to grant planning permission to appropriate serviced plots as part of the ‘Right to Build’ entitlement. This was part of…
Tagged under
Steve Elliott’s aim was to convert a dilapidated 16th century apple storage barn and some outbuildings from agricultural use to a residential haven for his family.
Tagged under
Choosing a kitchen is no easy task. Whether you’re in the midst of a complete renovation or simply updating an old style, the finer details of the process can complicate matters and it helps to…
Tagged under
Here Jacksons Fencing explains how you can save money by installing pressure treated fencing vs untreated fencing and why treated timber is not as susceptible to insect and rot attack, wind damage or harsh weather…
Tagged under
The impact of heating system selection on heating bills could be of great consequence for your new build project for many years to come. Environmental pressures have boosted the appetite and need for low carbon…
Tagged under
VELUX® Company Ltd has appointed a new managing director to lead its roof window business from its UK headquarters in Fife, Scotland.
Tagged under
Luxury Flooring and Furnishings have remained dedicated to providing exceptional products with the best availability. Their dedicated team of experts are always on the lookout for the highest quality materials, unique designs, and best prices,…
Tagged under   wood flooring    wood    flooring 
Leading construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has upgraded its Building Safer Structures 2019 seminar, approved by the CPD Certification Service and Engineers Ireland.
Tagged under
When the founder of the Complete Energy Consultancy set about designing a brand new home for himself and his family, he identified Marmox Thermoblock as the ideal means of tackling thermal bridging around the floor/wall…
Tagged under
Green Building Store has been supplying low energy projects since 1995 across the UK and can provide the technical knowledge, support and high performance products to help you achieve your selfbuild project.
Tagged under   glazing    windows 
As your property’s exterior offers the perfect opportunity to make a first impression, it is the ideal starting point to making home improvements.
Tagged under
Self-building in the countryside can throw up a unique set of challenges, especially if your plot is off-grid. Having no access to mains gas means you’ll need to consider what fuel you’re going to use…
Tagged under
Upcycling is all about taking your worn and loved items and giving them a new lease of life. We all have some old furniture around the house which could do with a fresh lick of…
Tagged under   upcycle    wooden chair 
Here is a step-by-step self-builder’s timeline for building an oak-framed house so you know what to expect throughout the journey.
Tagged under   self build    oak framed 
The Environment Agency (EA) introduced new rules regarding the discharge of treated sewage by systems installed and in use on or after 1st January 2015.
Tagged under   septic tank    upgrade    treatment 
Bisca refurbished the staircase in a multi-storey Victorian property, transforming the entrance hall in the process.
Tagged under   glass balustrade    refurbished 
A leaky, broken or damaged roof can be a costly and timely expense to UK homeowners. A simple routine check of your roof could save you a lot of money in the long run. In…
Tagged under   gutters    leaks    roof 
News that the UK is aiming to ban gas grid connections to new-build homes from 2025 serves as a clear indication that the development of sustainable eco homes of the future should, in fact be…
Tagged under   self build    heat pump    gas boilers 
Page 1 of 12