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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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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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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Building a rural retreat in the countryside sounds idyllic, and there are certainly many pros to a country lifestyle. Still, it is not without its problems, especially if the land chosen has not been developed…
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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…
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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?
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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…
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How Studio Bark’s initiative made Nest House a reality for Francine and Stephen Burns.
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Innovative Homes
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…
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Lisa Grosse, Brand Manager at Cedral, explains why more homeowners are turning to fibre cement cladding when it comes to their DIY projects.
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