Paul Testa, Director of HEM Architects and a Retrofitting Expert for the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows, explores the nuances between prefabricated and traditional construction methods.
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i-build
Henderson Loggie’s tax experts have developed a comprehensive VAT checklist tailored specifically for home improvers. If you’re undertaking a self-build and certain conversion projects, which can include home office facilities, then it’s for you.
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Viewpoint
A large home built in the 1970s in a Georgian style has been modernised and extended to better suit the needs of contemporary family life.
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i-build
Guardian Building Systems has launched Guardian Home Extension — a revolutionary offsite solution for domestic extensions.
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Structural elements
Working on a self-build project can be exciting, as homeowners can create their ideal space tailored to their needs, says Andy Kennedy, Designer for Crendon Timber Engineering.
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Viewpoint
A potentially catastrophic blaze, which consumed the garage containing a parked vehicle adjoining a £1M house in rural Surrey, was stopped in its tracks thanks to the use of 12mm A1 non combustible Magply being…
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Insulation
As rising temperatures and record-breaking heatwaves become more frequent in the UK, Nick Fisher, Director of Sales and Customer Service from home and self-build online retail destination Good Build Superstore, looks at some of the…
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i-build
If you love where you live and want to radically reduce your energy bills, make your home more comfortable and help tackle the climate crisis, then undertaking a Passivhaus retrofit (EnerPHit) could be for you.
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i-build
What is a brick? It can be described as a perfectly natural blend of the elements of earth, fire, air and water. Typically, it is made from clay formed into a rectangular shape and fired…
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i-build
First Mats, a leading online retailer best known for their matting products, is proud to announce the launch of their new and improved range of Board Trolleys. The expanded range is designed to cater to…
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Floors & Surfaces
