With 55 years of experience and over 34,000 homes built, WeberHaus provide timber-framed, sustainable and energy efficient homes; combining German precision engineering and innovative technology with quality materials and traditional craftsmanship.
A beautiful contemporary and highly efficient three-storey house in Putney, London, is home to Matt and Jo Warnes and their six-year old daughter. Friends and family of Matt may remember many a BBQ on the…
A rainwater system is the first line of defence in keeping rainwater away from the building fabric. With the increasingly unpredictable UK weather patterns, a reliable rainwater system has never been so important. Gutters and…
If a self builder decides to build a property on an area that has previously been flooded, it’s vital that they take the proper precautions to ensure that flooding wither doesn’t happen again. With the…
Paint is constantly progressing. From magnetic paint to writable paint, innovative methods are commonly being used in paint solutions. John Stephans, CEO of IdeaPaint, explains the benefits of using erasable paint in your self-build or…
Forward thinking company Mira Showers recently brought together a panel of experts to reveal eight must-have bathroom trends to look out for this year.
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Building your dream home is a fantastic achievement. Despite the hurdles and challenges, seeing your vision come to fruition is a rewarding experience and is welcomed with open arms. Yet for children, the change of…
Choosing the roof you want on your custom-build home can seem like a minefield and is one of the most important aspects of the design process. David Patrick, Head of Marketing at Redland, discusses the…
When architects David Liddicoat and Sophie Goldhill, the partners of Liddicoat & Goldhill, began market research for a separate private housing venture, little did they know they would discover the perfect plot for their own…
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Richard Green, Managing Director of Deluxe Developers, has used his extensive knowledge of sustainable technologies to build his own truly energy-efficient family home.
Following recent floods that caused damage to many UK properties, Andrew Reardon, Senior Selfbuild Account Handler at self-build insurance policy expert ProAktive Selfbuild, stresses the importance of protecting your self-build site and structure.
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Michael Dall, Lead Economist at construction data expert Barbour ABI, reflects on the current state of the custom-build market.
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i-build follows Will Anderson as his self-build journey unfolds. This month, he completes an epic work of craft: a four metre high stained glass window.
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Swimming ponds are increasingly becoming an alternative solution to conventional swimming pools. Tim Evans, Director of UK leading swimming pond provider Garternart gives some guidance to those self-builders considering a swimming pond.
Looking for a low-maintenance plant to bring life to your new interior scheme? Indoor trees are decorative, easy to care for and long-lasting.
There are few things more satisfying than knowing you've chosen a material that not only looks great and complements your home but also provides a cost effective, long term solution for your project.
Following the wettest summer on record, Thompson’s has reported that demand for one of its products rose significantly during the season.
An impressive self-build property with a unique American style has used highly efficient Andersen windows and a bespoke front door supplied by Black Millwork to create an eye-catching feature.
Wood floor designs, from Kährs award-winning range, have been installed at Admirals Quay – Southampton’s tallest development situated on the city’s waterfront.
JB Kind’s packed 84-page 2016 Door Collection is an excellent combination of new doors, firm favourites and their trademark expert advice.
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We understand that your clients face a big decision when they consider replacing their carpet and tiling their hallway, or re-tiling their bathroom, but if it’s the right choice for them, we know you want…
In most cases, the completion of the exterior landscape will mark the end of the self build journey. Claire Pendarves, Design Director of Luxplan Lighting Design, offers some essential guidance on illumination that will enable…
Sliding door hardware can help to create versatile spaces in a home, offering both privacy and open plan areas to suit requirements. Fergus Pickard, Product Development Director, P C Henderson looks at what to consider…
This stunning, detached, three-bedroom property, located in the beautiful mid-Wales countryside, has been designed by the expert team at Welsh Oak Frame to create a show-stopping home that makes the most of the surrounding scenery.
Self-building not only enables you to have a home designed exactly to your specifications, it can also allow you to acquire a house for a fraction of the cost of buying an equivalent property on…
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Well-built modern homes are far more energy efficient than their older counterparts and self-build projects usually see their owners keen to make as easy to heat, as inexpensively as possible.
Thanks to its strength, sustainability and natural beauty, oak has once again become the material of choice when creating spectacular ceiling features. Here Oakmasters, a specialist in oak structures, discusses what you need to consider…
As an architect, Paul Davis appreciates how small details can combine to create a greater overall impression of a property. So when it came to choosing folding doors for his own home, he was delighted…
Following Church Road being crowned winner of 'Best Housing Development 1-5 Units' at the recent Brick Awards, i-build reflects on the use of red brick on this stunning Belfast property.
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Spiral House, self built by architect Jack Woolley, has been completed, turning the derelict garden of a Victorian terrace in Balham into a unique single-storey house.
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When Phil Newbold and his wife, Joy, decided to embark on building their own low-energy house in County Durham, obtaining planning consent in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty proved to…
Andrew Reardon, Senior Selfbuild Account Handler at self-build insurance policy expert ProAktive Selfbuild, highlights the risks of site thefts and offers some handy advice on how to reduce them.
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Peter Bell, Conservation Advisor for The Listed Property Owners Club, offers some guiding principles to owners of listed properties who are looking to undertake repairs or alterations to their home.
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i-build follows Will Anderson as his self-build journey unfolds. This month, he reflects on the moving in process and reveals how spending time on the finer details has made the world of difference.
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When you walk around your new family house with the stairs in, roof tiles on and walls with plumbing already installed - and it only took a few days, it seems incredible. But that’s how…
British Spirals & Castings have helped an Australian family home rise from the ashes by providing them with one of their external Victorian aluminium straight staircases.
Snickers’ newest Product and Price Catalogue has full details of the new ‘Next Generation’ range of working clothes.
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Herz Biomass UK has launched a new flexible, dual-fuel boiler for the domestic and light commercial sector. The new Herz Pelletfire boiler is able to burn both logs and wood pellets and is MCS approved.
Granite Transformations' Chief Operating Officer, Danny Hanlon, having taken up an equivalent post in the Group's North American operation, General Manager, Hayley Fenn now assumes day-to-day responsibility for running the UK and Ireland retail franchise,…
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Leading wood heating supplier, Euroheat, has launched a new website to sell stoves direct to installers and their customers. Featuring the full range of Euroheat’s exclusive brands, stove fitters, heating engineers and builders, can now…
Washing up by hand may seem to be convenient, however, a Whirlpool dishwasher enables you to dishwash over 170 items using just 6L of water, the amount of water that Whirlpool’s most water efficient dishwasher…
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Homeowners put off by the high cost of installing renewable energy systems have new options, thanks to a deal from Begetube UK. The north of Scotland business has teamed up with suppliers to offer renewable…
Accoya®LathamCLAD - the modified, highly durable and dimensionally stable certified timber cladding – is now available from all eight of James Latham’s timber depots.
Rizistal is a UK manufacturer and supplier of industrial grade, repair and protect products for use by DIY and professional tradesmen alike.
Building your own house generally represents a once in a lifetime opportunity so it is vital that you plan every detail of the build to ensure all your visions are realised in the final construction.
Regardless of when you choose to embark on designing this space, the bathroom is an area where you can really get creative and add a personal touch. From the fixtures and fittings through to the…
In this article, structural glazing specialist Clear Living reflects on the inherent properties of structural glazing and reveals why it has become so popular in self-build and custom-build homes.
Tony Wereszczynski, Technical Director at Marley Alutec explains how to use rainwater systems to add that final touch to a self-build project.
Staircases have gone through a massive transformation in the last 15 years. They have gone from being an aspect of the home that you are required to have, to becoming a real focal point of…
Homeowners are increasingly turning to vinyl as their preferred choice of flooring in residential and projects. But why, after so many years acting as the poorer cousin, is vinyl making a comeback?
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Paul and Tina Tann have recently completed an ambitious restoration in East Malling, Kent, transforming a conventional 3-bedroom semi-detached property into a lavish and spacious home tailored to their passion for entertaining.
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A local presentation in their hometown inspired Mr and Mrs Young to commission a two-bedroom single-storey bungalow built to Passivhaus standards.
To avoid unwanted delays to your self-build project, your application process must be ‘by the book’. Steven Pearson, Planning Consultant and Legal Author at legislation analyst Cedrec, outlines some essential guidance for the application procedure.
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The past couple of years have been hugely significant in making self build a real, viable housing option for all, boosted greatly by the Government's continued support. Here, Raymond Connor, Chief Executive at BuildStore &…
As a sustainable, cost-effective and convenient heating solution, biomass-fuelled systems have become an increasingly popular choice for self-build projects. Phil Hurley, Managing Director at NIBE, looks at the factors driving uptake - and how self-builders…
i-build is following Will Anderson as his self-build journey unfolds. At this stage of the process, the building's second fix is finally underway.
A timber products business has invested a five-figure sum in a new showroom to exhibit its growing range of products to consumers and corporate customers.
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Hanse Haus is a premium supplier of turnkey, pre-manufactured, super high-efficiency homes. Founded back in 1929, it now erects some 400 homes annually Europe-wide and has been active in the UK since 2006.
With their timeless, elegant styling, the striking, hexagonal-shaped Firenze tiles from leading specialist Reed Harris provide the perfect flooring solution for period properties as well as contemporary homes.
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Almost 120 years since its foundation, Baufritz continues to lead the way in pioneering timber frame construction and technology.
Going greener is a trend that’s continuing to grow as more people look at ways in which they can live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle and, when you enlist the help of Welsh Oak Frame,…
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JB Kind Doors successful ‘Symmetry’ wide shaker panel range sees the addition of six new exclusive door designs, to its clean and uncomplicated style.
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With the cost of moving house rising by 59% in recent years to an average of £12,000, more and more homeowners are thinking twice about relocating and are deciding to invest in what they already…
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Since appearing on Series 10 of TV Series ‘The Apprentice’, Ella Jade has launched her own interior design brand. Here, Ella Jade shares her top tips for making a house a home.
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70-year-old Colin Clarkson has transformed a rundown two-bedroom 1960s bungalow into a modern four-bedroom property with a spacious extension.
A new Danish home is an outstanding example of innovative cladding that links the home with its surrounding landscape.
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Simon Johnson, Sales Director at door specialist JB Kind, draws on the firm’s 30 years of experience and shares his tops tips on how to choose the perfect doors for your home.
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The right statement wallpaper can make or break an interior design scheme. Here Aaron Andrews, Creative Director of interior specialist The Gifted Few, unveils the key considerations for experimenting with statement wallpaper.
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A near-death experience was the catalyst for Bram and Lisa Vis’s ambitious and luxury home-building adventure on the Isle of Wight.
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When Nick Leggett and his partner Sonja Johnson bought an old Methodist Chapel to convert, they recognised the potential to build another property beside it.
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A recent survey by design inspiration platform Houzz has unveiled UK self-build and renovation habits, including what percentage of home-improvers work alongside professionals and for which aspects of their project.
With low interest rates potentially increasing by the turn of the year, Rachel Pyne - BuildStore's Group Sales Director – provides essential tips on managing your finances.
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When considering how to keep your house warm during colder months, the best solution might just be the simplest, as experts suggest effective insulation might be the solution to Britain’s energy crisis.
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i-build is following Will Anderson as his self-build journey unfolds. This month he is taking his time laying his floors.
A startlingly modern private dwelling in Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, has been designed and constructed by its owner using Trespa® Meteon® architectural cladding panels over the entire external, non-glazed surface.
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RAK Ceramics has introduced a new compact bathroom range, to meet the huge demand for affordable, design-led sanitaryware. New Origin 62 has the sleek, contemporary lines of a premium product range but is priced to…
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Silva Timber Products has expanded its product range by becoming the UK’s first supplier of yellow cedar shingles and shakes.
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Cookham Dene is a small village in Berkshire. Here Duncan and Christine Penny commissioned Baufritz to design and build their new home, knitting contemporary design into a charming rural setting.
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Despite the Government’s carbon reduction agenda and the availability of the RHI payments, heat pumps remain a relatively nascent technology in the UK market, meaning customers should seek to purchase properly integrated systems from manufacturers…
A key consideration in achieving genuine energy efficiency and fuel savings from high performance renewable technologies is having the correct controls: which is why Timóleon's holistic OMNIE range encompasses a comprehensive selection of control units.
Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Systems provided the perfect finishing touch for a high specification development in Wetherby by developers Mulbrand Ltd.
KBB, the specialist in replacement doors for kitchen, bedroom and bathroom cabinetry, has added three critical finishes to its Bellissimo Pisa range, to provide the perfect complement to the five woodgrains already offered.
As society grows and changes, many homeowners are looking for new ways to bring more space into their homes. This is reflected in the rising demand for modular garden rooms.
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A three-storey period terrace house in North London has been transformed thanks to an extension with a striking pleated roof.
Forget everything that The Three Little Pigs fairytale taught you; straw bale construction is a natural and affordable self-build construction method.
The Welsh School of Architecture has designed and built a zero carbon and energy smart house as an example of low cost, environmentally friendly home building.
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Lighting is a key component to any self-build project; it has a fundamental effect on how the space works and how you feel inside it. Iain Shaw, Partner at lighting expert Brilliant Lighting, presents how…
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Laura Weeks, Marketing Coordinator at bathroom expert Crosswater, presents the secrets to a hassle-free bathroom project.
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Renowned for his innovative use of timber cladding and cubic structures, architect Adam Knibb has transformed his own home thanks to a cubic extension.
Philip and Caroline Harrison used knowledge from a previous extension project to self-build a three bedroom ICF construction at the end of their garden.
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Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner, Louise Hosking – Director at Hosking Associates – explains why new regulations enforced earlier this year place greater responsibility on homeowners to ensure project health and safety standards are being…
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Custom build – you may have heard of the phrase but do you really know what it is and how it can help you to achieve your dream home? Here Raymond Connor of BuildStore’s Custom…
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If you’re keen on an energy efficient home with reduced fuel emissions and therefore reduced bills, a Passivhaus design might be the answer.
Panasonic’s brand new 50L buffer tank is now available and is ideal as a volume extension vessel or low-loss header tank, maximising the effectiveness of Aquarea heat pump applications in properties large or small.
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Cembrit Cemwood cladding has been selected to add a touch of colour and a contemporary finish to a garden summer house situated in Crown Woods Way, South East London.
Remote switching outdoor/garden devices just got a lot easier with the launch of Hamilton’s NEW Mercury Air Wireless Switching System.
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Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, introduces Exterior Sealer – the only sealer on the market that works with Osmo wood finishes!
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Hanse Haus is a premier, German supplier of turnkey, pre-manufactured, ultra-high efficiency homes. Founded as a carpentry business in 1929, it now builds some 450 timber frame homes annually Europe-wide and has been active in…
Space-saving pocket door solutions that bring contemporary style to your self-build.
Begetube is an industry leader when it comes to sustainable heating system design. Here, Paul Haigh, Director of Begetube, identifies how solar thermal panels can save you money.
As Baufritz completes its 50th house in the UK, what is the story behind its reputation as Europe’s leading supplier of prefabricated timber-framed eco-homes?
Timber decking and fencing can add value and a great deal of comfort to your home, as well as enhancing the way you interact with your garden. Here, decking specialist Abordeck provides everything you need…
Trench heating is fast becoming a popular and practical choice for heating modern homes because it is easy, energy efficient and perfect for combatting heat loss from glass facades. Here Justin Vicarage, Technical Estimator at…
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Securing planning approval for your new self-build home can feel like an arduous task, especially when your site is in the picturesque English countryside. Getting to grips with Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy…
