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contentsAppointments & News......................20Bathrooms & Wetrooms .............20 - 24Building products & Services .............24Coating, Sealants & paints................24doors, Windows& Conservatories......................23 - 49Eco & Sustainable products ........29 - 47Finance & Insurance.........................37Fires & Fireplaces .....................37 - 41Floors & Floor Coverings............41 - 44Glass & Glazing.............................46Grand designs Show preview.....45 - 46Heating & Renewable Energy............47National Homebuilding & Renovating Show preview...........47 - 48Kitchens & Appliances...............47 - 50Roofing...................................50 - 52Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies...........53Timber & Joinery.........53 - 55Water & damp proofing.............56 - 57

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10dINING ROOMS INTERIOR SHOWCASE

29ECO & SUSTAINABLE pROdUCTSSUppLEMENT

45GRANd dESIGNS LIVE SHOW pREVIEW

48NATIONAL HOMEBUILdING & RENOVATING SHOW pREVIEW

54TIMBER & JOINERy SHOWCASE

58CLASSIFIEd & dIRECTORy

12A HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONSWhen the O’Gradys built a new home in a remote Scottish hamlet near Inverurie, it had to withstand the ever-changing conditions of its dramatic setting

21WETROOMS – THE IdEAL SHOWER SOLUTIONJames Clark, managing director, On The Level wet rooms, discusses how wetrooms can provide the ideal shower solution for multi-generational bathrooms

39FIREpLACES: THE HEARTH OF THE HOMETracey Falshaw, marketing manager for luxury gas fire specialist Faber,explains why a gas fire focal point in the home is becoming ever more popular and the benefits they can bring to any self-build project

42WOOd FLOORING – WHAT yOU NEEd TO CONSIdERTom Barnes of Vastern Timber offers an overview of options and considerations for people thinking of installing a wooden floor

51GLAzEd ROOFING – LET THE LIGHT SHINE INInstalling a glazed roof on a section of your new-build is easier than you might think with improvements to glazing technologyand building techniques, as Steve Bromberg explains

56pUTTING THE CLIMATE FIRMLy UNdER THE SpOTLIGHTplanning and implementing strategies to cope with adverse conditions shouldnot just feature at the construction phase according to national trade body Theproperty Care Association (pCA)

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The really big news is the launch of local govern-ment registers that will, it is hoped, help self-buildersNnd the land to build their homes on. But it is stillearly days and already there are rumours that someland strapped councils are trying to opt out of theregistration scheme.

I know that ‘on the ball’ councils have alreadyestablished online registers but I am keen to hear from our readersabout how they get on with this well-meaning government initiative.

My guess is that the government really has to Nnd a way of encouraging homebuilders with existing land banks to identify andsupport self-build phases as part of their planning applications.However, the registration scheme is certainly a foot in the door forthe country’s growing self-build community.

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With the Housing and PlanningMinister, Brandon Lewis,announcing local authority self

and custom build registers and the govern-ment’s support of self-build the EbbsOeetDevelopment Corporation (EDC) wasrecently asked how it planned to encour-age developers within the EbbsOeetGarden City to allocate land for commu-nity and individual self-build projects�In response interim EDC CEO, Paul

Spooner explained that: “The EDC is asponsored body of DCLG and as such weare tasked with delivering on the govern-ment's housing agenda, which does high-light the importance of self-build and cus-tom build opportunities as part of anoverall package of measures to encour-

age home ownership. As the EDC is nota landowner we are working closely withlandowners and developers to encourageand/or facilitate self-build opportunitieswithin the Garden City. We are presentlydeveloping a masterplan framework withour partners and stakeholders, and weanticipate that this document will highlightthe importance of a range of housingopportunities including self-build or custombuild housing"He also conNrmed, at the February

EDC Board meeting, that the Corporationwill also be speaking with landownersand developers about the possibility ofbuilding system off-site manufacturingwithin the garden city.

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environmental award

K1, a custom build cohousing communityin Orchard Park, on the outskirts ofCambridge, has been recognised for its

environmentally led designs.Developed with Cambridge Cohousing Ltd

and Cambridge City Council, the projectoffers four modular dwelling types, designedto Passivhaus standards, which can be Oexiblyarranged on different plots across the devel-opment, offering wide-ranging scope for cus-tomisation internally and externally dependingon the resident’s needs.The 40 dwellings are arranged in three

rows of terraces orientated around a sequenceof spaces. These spaces move from the Lane(a neighbourly street for people), via theSquare to the Shared Garden, which is thefocal space of the community with areas forgrowing food, play, socialising and quiet contemplation.The pioneering development is designed to

help residents support the environment whiledramatically cutting their heating bills. Eachsuper-insulated home will beneNt fromMechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery unitsusing outgoing air to heat the homes whileensuring excellent ventilation and air quality.A number of the Cambridge Cohousing mem-bers also plan to install photovoltaic or solarthermal panels and to use 100 per cent

renewable electricity.As well as being energy-efNcient, the

cohousing ethos of re-use and sharing spacesis another means for the community to avoidwasteful consumption and encourage cooper-ation. The Common House, at the heart of K1will be specially-designed with a range ofcommunal facilities, including a workshopwhere people can borrow what they need forDIY and gardening, plus a well-equipped laun-dry with energy-efNcient appliances.Members have also developed a transport

plan to help the community reduce its impacton the environment even further. Once theyhave moved in residents will also be setting upa car pool and a lift-share scheme.Additionally, a large communal garden isplanned with space for growing vegetables

and fruit, and where residents can enjoy com-munity meals.Speaking on behalf of Cambridge

Cohousing about winning the 2015Cambridge Property Award in the environmen-tal category Chris Wilson said: "We'redelighted to have won the EnvironmentalAward and would like to thank the independ-vent judging panel for selecting K1 at OrchardPark. Other new developments score well forsustainability but we believe the cohousingconcept makes us unique. Once completed,our energy-efNcient homes and the cohousingideas of community and sharing will make iteasy for people to do their bit for the environ-ment as part of everyday life, at whatever levelthat’s right for them."

self-build registers

Self-builders will Nnd it much easier torealise their dreams of building ahome with the launch of new registers

to support builders Nnd plots. From 1 April councils will have to keep aregister of aspiring self and custom home-builders when planning for future housingand land use.As part of government plans to provide

more homes, new measures and guidancehave been put in place to clearly set out theprocedure local authorities will have to takewhen people wish to register their interestfor a plot of land.Designed to help more people who want

to build their own home it is hoped the reg-ister will help unlock the massive potentialthe custom build industry has to expand andhelp meet future housing needs .The registers are in addition to the meas-

ure in the Housing and Planning Bill, whichwill require authorities to ensure they havesufNcient ‘shovel ready’ plots to match thelocal demand on their register.The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding

Bill was Nrst presented to Parliament byRichard Bacon MP and placed a duty onlocal authorities to keep a register of thoseseeking an interest in bringing forward selfand custom build projects.In the Spending Review the government

also announced the establishment of theHousing Development Fund, which aims toprovide access to £1 billion of loan Nnancefor up to 5 years supporting the provision ofover 25,000 homes through to 2024 to2025.The fund is for custom build, small and

medium builders and innovative new build-ing methods.

Explaining the initiative Housing andPlanning Minister Brandon Lewis said:“Many other countries have a track recordof delivering large numbers of local homesthrough self-build and we’re determined toensure self and custom housebuilding growssigniNcantly.“The new registers are a fantastic exam-

ple of our commitment to double the numberof custom and self build homes by 2020 –so anyone who wishes to design theirdream house can do so.“This government is committed to increas-

ing housing supply and helping more peo-ple achieve their aspiration of home ownership – whether that’s buying on theopen market through schemes like Help toBuy, or by building or commissioning their own home.”

New registers to help selfand custom builders Nnd plots

Custom build community wins environmental award


Councils will compete to process plan-ning applications and be able to offerfast track application services under

new government proposals.In a consultation to encourage competition

and offer fast track application services thegovernment is proposing a ‘shake up’ to theplanning process.

Under the proposals, designed to incen-tivise councils to improve and speed up theirplanning services, applicants will be given thechoice of submitting their plans either to thelocal council, a competing council or a gov-ernment-approved organisation which wouldprocess applications up until ‘the decision point’.

The proposals would also allow councils tooffer fast track application services ‘like thoseavailable for getting a passport’. This speedyservice would be available through competi-tion pilots or possibly devolution deals.

Ministers want the pilots to tackle the lack

of incentive for councils to improve and speedup their planning service leading to ‘drawn-out’ applications and local frustration for bothhousebuilders and individual applicants.

The proposals are expected to boost house-building and speed up the planning applica-tion process.

To ensure decisions are taken locally andmaintain the democratic link between localpeople and decision makers local authoritieswould still decide on planning applications.

Planning Minister Brandon Lewis said:“Many councils are already working hard toimprove the services they offer their residents,and across the country people’s satisfactionlevels remain high.

“Now we want to go further by setting outthese ambitious proposals to link any futureincreases in application fees to councils’ per-formance, and testing more competitionincluding through offering dedicated fast trackapplication services.”

Responding to the announcement DeputyChairman at the Home Builders Federation,Peter Andrew said: “It still takes new homeapplications too long to negotiate the com-plexities of the planning system and as a resultthere are thousands of new homes ‘stuck’awaiting Nnal approval. Whilst build rateshave risen signiNcantly over the past 2 years,if we are to deliver further increases it is imper-ative we Nnd a way of speeding up theprocess of approving sites for development.

“Introducing competition and fast trackingapplications has the potential to make the sys-tem more competitive and efNcient for bothcouncils and developers and get buildingunderway on more sites, more quickly.Speeding up and reducing the cost of theapplications process will in particular assistSME developers, more of whom we desper-ately need to get building if we are to con-tinue to increase output overall.”

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Irecently attended the launch of the ‘Homesfor Heroes Foundation’. As an introductionto the event, the launch outlined the promise

Prime Minister David Lloyd George made tosoldiers returning from the battleNelds ofEurope a hundred years ago – that theywould have ‘homes Nt for heroes’. This in turnled to the Housing Act of 1919

Today, many servicemen and women leavethe armed forces after years of serving theircountry, only to face an uphill battle to Nnd ahome for themselves and their families. Thefoundation highlighted that there are severalreasons for this. While some veterans returnfrom conOict still relatively healthy in body andspirit, they have sacriNced the opportunity toput down roots whilst serving abroad. Otherssuffer post-traumatic stress disorder or perma-nent physical, life-changing injuries. Often,these injuries require speciNc adaptations toliving environments to be made, and this iswhere Custom Build housing developerscould play a vital role in creating homes for these heroes – both practically and economically.

It was 2011 when the government intro-duced the term ‘Custom Build housing’ therewas some initial confusion between the term‘Self-Build’ and ‘Custom Build’. The deNnitionis now quite clear. Self-build is where some-one directly organises the design and con-struction of their new home, from Nnding theland, gaining planning permission and liais-ing with an architect, to hiring and co-ordinat-ing the builders, plumbers, electricians etc.Whereas Custom Build is where potentialhomeowners work with a specialist developerto sort the majority of these issues out for you,enabling them to make all the most importantdecisions on the design and layout of theirnew home.

Focusing primarily on the Custom Buildoption, when it comes to adapted housingmakes total sense. With Custom Build, ex-ser-vice personnel would be able to make achoice on a particular house-style, then createa home speciNcally for their needs, whetherthat is with wider doors, ramps or lowerkitchen worktops for wheelchair accessibility,or even having a door or window in a spe-

ciNc place to help with mental wellbeing.Making these choices at the build stage is

hugely beneNcial in two key areas. Firstly, itis Nnancially much more viable than having toretroNt such features. Secondly, and arguablymost importantly, the veterans get the enor-mous personal satisfaction of designing theirown home. A home, that will have a realimpact on creating a positive future.

One of the new Foundation’s aims is towork together with house builders, credit rat-ing agencies, armed forces charities and par-liamentary members to raise awareness of theplight of former service personnel who arestruggling to be housed. By 2019 they intendto have all the elements in place to honourDavid Lloyd George’s original vision.

As a Custom Build specialist, for our partwe will do all we can to highlight the eco-nomic, practical, and crucially the personalbeneNts of buying a Custom Build home. Ourbrave servicemen and women have fought fortheir country and fully-deserve to return to‘homes Nt for heroes’.

Custom Build specialists could play a vital role in helping to ensurethere are suitable ‘Homes for Heroes’

Having attended the launch of the Homes for Heroes Foundation, headed by former Ministerof State for Housing, Grant Shapps MP, Fairgrove Homes MD, Steve Midgley explains howhe feels the custom build sector can create real homes for heroes.

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entAccording to latest research by theLondon Land Commission (LLC), abody set up by the Mayor of London

to identify public sectors land which can beredeveloped into houses, there are130,000 plots available in the capital cityat the moment. Michael Holmes, spokesper-son for The National Homebuilding &Renovating Show (14-17 April 2016,NEC, Birmingham) and chair of TheNational Custom & Self Build Association(NaCSBA), commented: “We should callfor more homes to be built on public land,and given the government’s commitment todouble the size of the Custom and Self BuildMarket it would make sense for them toencourage The Homes and CommunitiesAgency (HCA) to make more land availablefor these projects. They could partner withenabling developers to put in the infrastruc-ture, such as road, sewers, power, water,high speed internet and also district heatingand then sell the plots off to custom and selfbuilders or small builders, who could notaccess this land otherwise.”

For those interested in purchasing a plotof land and building their home fromscratch, Michael Holmes provide these tipson how to save up to 50 per cent on yourbuild costs by careful management of yourself-build budget:

Concentrate on the basics when it comesto speci2cation’

Most people have a preconceived ideathat the cost of material, labour and appli-ances will be really expensive. However,when on a tight budget, simple methodsand materials that house builders havebeen using for years are usually the bestoption. For instance, a four–bedroomdetached house may need 15,000 bricksbut by opting for the cheaply priced onesyou could save yourself £10,500 in the process.

Corners add costs

A simple four corner house is cheaper tobuild than a six corner house becauseevery time you add a corner you increasethe build cost per m2. The simple ‘up anddown’ roof required for a four corner housealso makes it cheaper to build and allows

you the option of opening up a third Ooorwhich can increase your Ooor area by 40per cent. This will save you tens of thousands of pounds in build cost on your project.

Other ways to save money

• Utilise the attic space: If you make useof your attic you can increase your use-able Ooor area and value by up to 40per cent at a minimal extra cost. If thereis enough space it can be transformedinto an ofNce or lounge or can becomea study or an extra bedroom.

• Roof tiles: By opting for large-format con-crete tiles you will end up saving morethan if you purchase small, handmadetiles or those from natural materials wherethe prices will be signiNcantly more.

• Do not include a chimney: Chimneysare costly to build and modern houses donot need them. They stick out from theside wall and can signiNcantly reduce theOoor area of your house. By not includingone in your self-build home, you can savearound £2,000-£8,000.

• Quoins and surrounds: Quoins aremasonry blocks placed at the corner of awall or window which provide a sur-rounding feature or decoration. Acheaper and equally effective option isto use contrasting brick or a raised renderpainted in a different colour.

• Exclude bay windows: They require

more work underground to form the foun-dations and you will also need specialcorner bricks and lintels and, usually, aninsulated, tiled roof and internal ceilingfor this. The lead Oashings and cavitytrays have to be handmade and Nttedmaking this more expensive. As a resultthere is usually an extra cost of around£2,000-£4,000 per bay.

• Keep landscaping simple and turf thegarden: An average garden area canbe transformed for less than £500. To turfall your garden areas by yourself justlevel, rake to remove stones then roll andget the turf ordered.

• Gravel: To make your driveway and path-way look better there are many types andcolours of gravel to choose from and theycan be mixed and matched to goodeffect. Always aim to order full loadsrather than the tonne bags as this willsave you money.

• Patios: ‘2x2’ concrete riven-effect slabscan be bought for just a few poundseach and will quickly give you a decentpatio area.

• Fencing: An alternative and much easierway of putting up post and rail fencing isby using metal spikes instead of concreteto set the posts in position. This will makeit faster, easier and cheaper and youcould even do it yourself.

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Homeless ex armed services veteransin Bristol have been given the oppor-tunity to build and then move into

new apartments.The project is being supported and run by

the charity Community Self Build Agency(CBSA), which aims to both train ex service

veterans in building skills, which could helpthem Nnd future employment and providethem with a home.

Talking about the real opportunities theproject offers Bristol based veterans NationalCBSA Development Director, John Gillespieexplained: “It’s allowed veterans the oppor-

tunity to get trained in different parts ofemployment, so they have qualiNcations thatthey can use to enter the workplace and putthem in a better position to earn more moneythan they could before.”

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A house forall seasons

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For eight years Courtney and John O’Gradylived with their three children in a traditionalbungalow in the shadow of a hill. It could

be dark and very cold in the winter, but theyalways harboured the hope of one day designing and building a home full of light,warmth and space.“It was a bit of a dream really,” says

Courtney. “Opportunities to self-build are fewand far between, and we didn’t want to buy aready-built home because we were keen tohave an input in the design. Eventually we put the bungalow up for sale so we were in agood position to move quickly if we found a plot of land.”

“It was a bit of adream really.Opportunities toself-build are fewand far between,and we didn’t want to buy aready-built homebecause we werekeen to have aninput in the design”�

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FOR COURTNEY, THE KITCHEN WAS ALWAYSGOING TO BE A HEART OF THE HOME SO

THEY MADE SURE IT WAS OPEN AND SPACIOUS,WITH PLENTY OF ROOM FOR FAMILY GET-

TOGETHERS. WARM WALL COLOURS PREVENT THEGLOSS WHITE UNITS FROM BEING STARK

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“We gave him our wish-list of the essential elements wewanted - light, space and warmth. We also wanted fourbedrooms and for the childrens’ bedrooms to be large.We have lived in houses in which the bedrooms werereally two rooms and a cupboard” ��

They never imagined for one minute that theopportunity would present itself within sight oftheir beloved hill, when a piece of a nearbyestate came up for sale with planning permission for 12 homes. The site, once occu-pied by a hospital and extensive outbuildings,had been sold off, piecemeal, over many yearsand this was the last to go. Although Courtney and John had never built

anything before, they knew they had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a family home, totheir own design, without the upheaval of mov-ing out of the area and away from their friendsand the local schools. So in an extraordinarymove they decided to accept an invitation towork alongside other self-builders so they couldbuy, as a group, the whole plot.“We were invited to consider the prospect by

a couple who were also keen to self-build andthey, in turn, knew of others, so that in the endthere were four couples in the group,” saysCourtney. They collectively bought the plot ofland and applied for planning permission to

build just eight houses instead of 12. Theywould each build a house to their own designsand then sell the remaining four plots to otherself-builders. “We gained the original permission using our

own designs for our plots and an architectdesign for the four plots we planned to sell,”says Courtney. “When the plots were sold, theindividuals were able to go back and re-designas they wished, pending appropriate permis-sions from the Council.”Aberdeenshire Council passed the group’s

collective plans on condition that the build mate-rials – particularly the roofs – would reLect thelocal style. Courtney and John were the Krst to begin their

build, hiring a local contractor to oversee theproject and employing an architect, locally-based Ian Duncan, to help position all thehomes on the site and then design the individuallayout of their own house. “We gave him our wish-list of the essential

elements we wanted - light, space and warmth,”

says Courtney. “We also wanted four bedroomsand for the childrens’ bedrooms to be large.We have lived in houses in which the bedroomswere really two rooms and a cupboard, so thiswas really important to us.”The other crucial decision was to ask a local

company Scotframe to supply the main structure.They particularly wanted Scotframe’s Val-U-Therm® closed panel timber frame building system, with it’s industry-leading insulation,energy efKciency and airtightness performanceproperties. They were assured that the level ofinsulation was so high it would reduce the needfor other renewable energy systems.“One of the planning stipulations was that we

couldn’t include solar panels in the roof, but withthis system we didn’t need to worry about extraeco-aspects of the build,” says Courtney. “Wehave a mechanical ventilation and heat recov-ery system, but that is all, and the temperatureremains constant at all times. We also used theVal-U-Therm® system for the roof panels. Thestrength of the panels means that you do not

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HIGH POINTCourtney: Moving into the house and realising everything 5tted perfectly. We included lots of

storage space, including an American-style walk-in pantry in thekitchen where I store food and

crockery, so for the 5rst time I am living in a clutter-free home. I thinkthat’s quite an achievement ina busy family house with three teenagers

– Courtney O’Grady


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need roof trusses and therefore your upstairs ceilings can be as high as your roof, so wewake up in the morning beneath a 12-foot high ceiling and somehow there is no heat being lost.”As well as having high-insulation properties,

Scotframe’s timber comes from renewablesources and this, along with the Val-U-Therm®

panels and polyurethane insulation, can berecycled at a later date. “Our architect had worked with Scotframe

before and told us about the factory injectedinsulated panels,” says Courtney. “They doeverything that was promised. This is withoutdoubt the warmest house I have ever lived in.”Fortunately there were no issues with the

foundations, despite fears that they could

hit granite below ground, and a traditional foundation was laid including a 75mm concretescreed with steel mesh, underLoor heating pipes laid over with Kingspan Kooltherm K3 underLoor insulation, and a 100mm concreteLoor slab.The bulk of the timber frame went up in a

week, the Spanish slate roof was constructedand the walls were coated with 19mm thickwaterpoofed lime hari render.The central section of the two and a half

storey house has windows from ground to apexand the main living area has glass walls onthree sides. All the windows are timber, withpowder coated aluminium facing and argonKlled glass. Velux windows over the staircaseand the high level landing window are Ktted

with practical clear and clean coating.“Everything about the house is geared

towards easy, comfortable living,” saysCourtney. “In fact, if the children have a complaint, it's about how hot their rooms are,which is not bad in an Aberdeenshire winter.We have under-Loor heating throughout and wekeep the thermostat at just 18 degrees, but thehouse is as cosy as could be.”The south-east facing kitchen and sun lounge

means the sun also shines into the main livingarea for much of the day – a huge bonus forTexan-born Courtney who was determined thatthe kitchen should be the heart of the home.For John, an offshore drilling supervisor, his

favourite part of the house is its aspects, overlooking beautiful countryside.

Contacts/suppliersArchitect: Ian Duncan Architectswww.ianduncanarchitects.co.uk

Main contractor: Neil MurrayHousebuilderswww.neilmurrayhousebuilders.co.uk

Structural engineer: Cameron & Rosswww.cameronross.co.uk

Kitchen supplier: Wren Kitchenswww.wrenkitchens.co.uk

Bathroom Kttings: William Wilson ofNorthern Heating in Aberdeenwww.williamwilson.co.uk

Staircase: Supplied by Scotframewww.scotframe.co.uk

Floor and wall tiles: Porcelanosa in Glasgowwww.porcelanosa.com/gb

Windows: Supplied by Scotframe, manufactured by John Russell Timberwww.russelltimbertech.co.uk

External render: Neil Murray Housebuilderswww.neilmurrayhousebuilders.co.uk

Landscaping: Hutcheson Landscapes in Banff

Woodburning Kre (kitchen): Speyside Stoveswww.speysidestoves.co.uk

Gas Kre (lounge): Inverurie Fireplace Centrewww.robertson5replaces.co.uk

Lighting – all Elstead feature lights (not spotlights): Castlegate Lights onlinewww.castlegatelights.co.uk

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Project summaryTotal build cost: £510,000

Current value: £750,000

Building and concrete works: £35,000

Windows and doors (estimated): £30,000

Heating: £20,000

Roof: £30,000

Guttering: £4,000

Roughcast works: £18,000

Joinery (including kit): £170,000

Plumbing: £20,000

Electrical and lighting: £20,000

External works: £12,000

Flooring: £20,000

Kitchen: £20,000

Utility room units: £2,500

Wall tiling: £10,000

Heat recovery system: £7,000

Fires: £7,500

Bathrooms: £18,000

Driveway: £8,000

Other main contractor fees: £40,000

Landscaping: £3,000

“I spend a lot of my working life looking outover wild and dramatic seascapes, and I lovethe fact that our home has unparalleled viewsacross the rich and rolling Aberdeenshire countryside,” he says.The build took around eight months, with the

combined skills of Scotframe and local builderNeil Murray keeping the pace moving alongwithout any signiKcant hitches.“We had sold our last house and moved into

rented accommodation quite close by, so wecould come here every day to see how thingswere progressing,” says Courtney. “It wasamazing how quickly the frame went up andeverything was made watertight, but that’s when everything seems to slow down and thefocus is on the interiors. It’s the detail which takes

up the time.”Now they are in, and in spite of a major

set-back when they found themselves without a phone line for the Krst three months, thehouse has lived up to all their expectations. “One of the best things for me is that the

house is so spacious, and has so much storagebuilt into it, that even with three teenagers I cankeep it tidy,” says Courtney. “And the space isLexible. At the moment the children have loadsof space of their own but, as they grow upand leave home, we shall use that space inother ways according to our needs. The housewill evolve with our lives which is perfect – I can’t see us wanting to move again any time soon…”

“The space is Lexible. At the moment the children have loads of space of their own but,as they grow up and leave home, we shalluse that space in other ways according to ourneeds. The house will evolve with our liveswhich is perfect – I can’t see us wanting tomove again any time soon…” �

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Innovative Ecodan recognised with national awardsThe innovation and pioneering Ecodanrange has once again received indus-try recognition by picking up twoawards at the coveted National ACRand Heat Pump Awards inBirmingham. Securing both the HeatPump Product of the Year, and theRemote Energy Monitoring Award, thelatest enhancements to the line-up havebeen well received by the market andcontinue to ensure that MitsubishiElectric leads the way in domestic andcommercial heat pump technology.

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Norcros Adhesives offers system solutionThe popularity of wetrooms continues to increase. Nonetheless, problems can be encountered unless asystematic approach is followed. A wetroom is considered to be an installation where the shower baseis at the same level as the ,oor. Good design, water-resistant background materials, high quality tiles,grouts and adhesives, as well as correct installation methods are all important to achieving a safe andlong lasting wetroom. Tile adhesive, grout and preparation products manufacturer Norcros Adhesivesoffers a range of solutions which can be used by housebuilders to achieve a successful result.Manufactured from high density polystyrene, Norcros Pro Board comprises a rigid insulation core, coatedwith a specially formulated reinforced cementitious coating ideal for the application of tiles. Designed tocreate walk-in shower areas, Norcros showertrays are manufactured from a high density polystyrene coreand have a reinforced cement coating that is ideal to receive a tiled +nish. Norcros provides a numberof options when it comes to tile adhesives suitable for wetrooms, such as Norcros Rapid Porcelain GreyAdhesive and Norcros One Part Flexible Grey. Norcros Stop Mould Flexible Wall Grout is a +ne texturedsmooth +nish grouting material for joints up to 5mm wide. To +nd out more, please visit the companywebsite or contact them directly.

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From young children to elderly grandpar-ents, each stage of life brings a new set ofdemands and the design of our home

should satisfy these demands as we age andour mobility levels change. If it does, then it is atruly multi-generational home which is safe andcomfortable for every member of the familyregardless of age or ability.In the early 1990s the idea of “lifetime

homes” was developed by a group of housingexperts. They were concerned that many homeswere inaccessible and impractical for a signi7-cant section of society, including the elderly andthose with disabilities. Many houses have roomsthat are inaccessible for particular members ofthe family but, if you are in the process of build-ing a new home or refurbishing, you can avoidsuch limitations by including various clever andsimple design options that will make living inyour home a joy for life. After all, the ideal situ-ation for most of us would be to live happily inour own home into retirement and beyond withas little assistance as possible or, preferably,with none at all. To do this, we need a homethat is designed appropriately.When renovating or building a house, the

design of the bathroom is one of the most impor-tant rooms to consider from a multi-generationalpoint of view. The bathroom can prove to beinaccessible for some people for many reasons;it could be that climbing in and out of the bathis not possible and poses a danger, or somemay not have the strength in their hands to turna stiff tap or shower control, especially with wetand soapy hands. With a bit of extra thoughtat the early planning and design stages to makesure that trip hazards are avoided and simple,intuitive controls are installed, you can create abathroom that will be a relaxing haven for

everyone. Ideally, if you have more than onebathroom, install a bath in at least one of themfor babies and small children (and the occa-sional relaxing soak) and a barrier-free walk-inwet room in the remainder.There are many reasons to install a wet room

– easy level access showering, luxury shower-ing, minimal design – but one exceptionallygood reason is the 9exibility of design. Whenyou choose to install a wet room you will nothave to compromise on size or shape becausea wet room can be designed and made to yourunique requirements.Unlike a shower tray which comes in set sizes

and shapes, a wet room shower area can beanything you want it to be, starting from around

1 square metre. The shape of the shower areais dictated by the “former”, a specially designedconcealed under-9oor tray, which can be madeto your own unique speci7cations, including theposition of the drain to 7t around existing pipesand joists in a refurbishment situation. The “for-mer” dictates the gradient of the 9oor in theshower area to ensure that the water drainsaway ef7ciently and does not form puddles. Agood quality former will be made from Birchand it will be delivered ready to lay on any sub-strate including timber, screed and 9oating9oors. Some manufacturers will give advice overthe phone if you have queries regarding plan-ning or installing a wet room, and some haveinstallation videos that give valuable tips.

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The shower area, or possibly the entire 9oorif it is a compact bathroom, needs to be fullytanked, ie. water-proofed. Tanking kits can bepurchased from most merchants but, if in anydoubt, get professional advice because the tank-ing needs to be installed correctly. Once thearea has been tanked, the gully, former, drain,tiles and drain cover can be installed.Decorative drain covers can be square or linearand you can purchase covers in various 7nisheswith engraved patterns, even bespoke patternsand family crests. Another option is a tile insertfor a linear drain which gives the look of a con-tinuous tiled 9oor. A recent development in wetroom design is a practically indiscernible andexceptionally narrow drain “gap” that runs downthe length of the wet room area along the wallcreating a minimal contemporary style.

Choose the tiles carefully for your wet room.Find a retailer who can tell you which 9oor tilesare suited to wet rooms, ie. designs with anti-slip properties for extra safety. Alternatively, con-sider a vinyl wet room 9oor.

The shower area may need a simple sheet ofglass to hold back splashes; choose either awalk-in or walk through style for easy accessibil-ity. Look for a toughened glass screen, eitherclear or opaque, with an easy clean coating.Some manufacturers will supply bespoke enclo-sures so, if you have an awkward space, youcan buy a made-to-measure screen.

When planning your wet room, choose ashower with both an overhead and a handshower option so users have the choice. It is agood idea to have push button shower controlsfor easy operation and a thermostatic control toprevent scalding; these are easy to use and canhave the temperature pre-set on installation. Ifyou want to go a step further, there are remotecontrol devices on the market which allow youto switch the shower on before you get in so thatthe water is at your desired pre-programmedtemperature. Look out for either lever handle,push button or automatic basin mixers to avoidthe problems of “turning” taps on and off. “Eco”showers that will save you water and energy –around nine litres per minute as opposed to 18litres per minute – could be an interesting optionespecially for the family bathroom.

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Snickers’ patented on-site knee protectionWith long term knee injuries all toocommon among professional trades-men, Snickers patented knee protec-tion system delivers the ideal solution –to the most stringent EU standards.Leading the way in reliable and certi-.ed knee protection for professionaltradesmen and women, the new D30Kneepads deliver the most advancedknee protection available today. Withsuperior cushioning and protection,they’re made from D3O® LITE – a high-tech material that’s /exible, durable

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For the beauty of ice in the home; go for GlacierTired of looking at the same old tiles inyour kitchen? Bored of your plain whitebathroom? Why not revamp yourhome and inject a subtle hint of colourwith Glacier from Lustrolite? Minimal-istic décor and clean lines are alwayson-trend for kitchens and this cool-toned, minty blue high-gloss panel isthe ideal way to keep your kitchen instyle while adding texture and colourat the same time. When it comes tobathrooms, Glacier from Lustrolitemakes achieving spa style simple and

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The quality of a Schueco glazed system isn’t just on the surface. German engineering means sliding doors with concealed frames and narrow central joins. Windows have slender profiles. Façades o�er ultra-slim mullions and transoms. Entrance doors deliver unbeatable security. Yet all come with insulation that can be up to Passive House levels. If you’re looking for a system that is clearly better, there’s only one name on the frame. www.schueco.co.uk

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WarmCore’s brochure blends system with sizzleSynseal has published its most expen-sively-produced and deluxe salesbrochure since the launch of Globalconservatory roof – a new WarmCoreretail brochure aimed squarely at UKhomeowners which is purpose-designed to help convert sales forSynseal’s fabricator and installer part-ners. Entitled Warm, Secure, Beautiful,the brochure presents the revolutionary‘warm aluminium’ thermal core differ-entiator which is the key toWarmCore’s improved thermal per-

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Lumi wows the crowds at exhibitionAccording to Apeer, the recentSelfbuild and Improve Your HomeExhibition in Belfast was the busiestand most exciting to date, attractingover 18,000 visitors to a new venueat the Titanic Exhibition Centre. Theconsumer facing show was of particu-lar signi.cance to Apeer as it markedthe .rst of.cial launch of the G-15Award winning Lumi system in Ireland,and as such the company seized theopportunity to unveil the full range ofits cutting edge ‘frameless’ products on

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New Synseal installation video onlineSynseal has launched a new andinformative “Celsius Solid RoofInstallation Guide” video on thecompany’s YouTube Channel. The 10-minute video production features twohighly experienced specialist roo/ngengineers – Matt Williams and GaryWoods from the Synseal TechnicalServices department – working as ateam to /t the Celsius Solid Roof aboveexisting PVC-U window frames tomimic a typical UK conservatory retro-/t-style installation. The video uses real

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Westbury Joinery holds its own in PAS24 testWestbury Windows & Joinery products recently passed PAS 24 British Standard tests in accordancewith Part Q security regulations introduced last year. The tests, which are conducted in a UKAS approvedlaboratory, involve a mechanical onslaught during which pistons, chains and a sandbag-style wrecking-ball are used to strike, push and pull the product imitating a break-in. Following that, a physical testensues in which a person, armed with several tools, attempts to force entry, attacking any part or com-ponent of the product they choose including frames, locks and glass.

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True as Steel - Crittall’s new HomelightPlusWith the cold, long, dark nights, we especially start thinking about home comforts, keeping down thoseenergy bills – and security. The ‘eyes of the home’, windows also play their part in potential energysavings and home security. Stuart Judge, managing director of Crittall, the pioneers of steel frame windowmanufacture for over 160 years says:“Factors like energy savings and security are important considerationswhen deciding which windows are best for your home. You can signi;cantly save on costly, welldesigned, stylish steel windows. Look to the newest in window frame development.For example, our newHomelightPlus range of residential windows ticks all the boxes. It’s the 21st Century enhanced version ofour successful Homelight window ;rst made by our company during the 1920s. It brings new-look stylingand window pro;ling, plus higher energy-savings, performance, and enhanced security.” Quality-made,galvanised steel window like this will last 60+ years. They are competitively priced, economical to main-tain long-term. While being Polyester powder coated ensures a consistent, even, coating, not requiringredecoration for 25 - 30 years.The window is available through Crittall’s network of local Crittall WindowSpecialists in a choice of styles (including true divided glazing bar options) and in 46 colours, plus adual colour option. The steel window frames can match – or contrast with - your interior décor.

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Garden designer Shadow Hallhas used MeadowMat fromHarrowden Turf wild$ower turf inan amazing transformation. A3.5 acre unloved garden ofweeds, brambles and meadow-type grasses gave little joy orinterest to people or wildlife andhas now morphed into a beautifulrelaxing space. The clientsneeded space for entertainingand relaxing and desired lots ofwildlife interest, a water feature,a place to grow their own fruit -and, most importantly, low main-tenance. This gave Shadow theopportunity of placing vistas,views, paths and patios in thebest possible places. There aretwo ponds fringed withMeadowMat wild $ower turf,joined by a stream with shortergrass beside the wet allowingbirds and amphibians to get tothe water.

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The slimline Em-Glaze ridgelightfrom Whitesales maximises inter-nal daylight and frames the skyabove as a feature.

Six standard sizes are availablefor delivery to sites UK-widewithin one to (ve days.It’s even faster to install, arrivingprefabricated and supplied withwalk-through video installationinstructions. There’s also anoptional Em-Curb upstand forsimple, rapid (tting.

You can choose (xed or perma-nent ventilation, self-cleaningglass and tinted solar control foradditional comfort options.Designed for elegance and per-formance, engineered and testedfor superior structural strength.Order today to make the sky yourceiling tomorrow, visit the websitefor more information.

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For heavy regular traf#cGrasscrete or Grassblock can beutilised whereas Grassroadplastic paving has become aproven for secondary parking indriveways and grass verges.

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We Build It Ltd is one of the UK'slargest manufacturers of domesticsewage treatment plants, whofocus on high quality, affordableproducts. All of their sewagetreatment plants are based on thesuccessful and simple extendedaeration method. We Build It candesign, manufacture, install andservice sewage treatment plantsfor single houses and small devel-opments. Their products can alsobe used after an existing septictank to enable the ef$uent to bedischarged directly to a watercauseway, if your existing soak-away has failed. We Build Itoffer straight forward, easy tofollow advice for your sewagetreatment needs. All of theirsewage treatment plants comewith easy to follow installationand service manuals, as well asfree telephone assistance by specialist installers.

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The Icynene Insulation Systemfrom Greentherm is a series ofsoft, *exible, vapour open sprayfoam insulation products. When sprayed in place Icyneneexpands to completely )ll all cavities and avoids creating asealed building envelope eliminating air leakage. Unlike other foams, Icynene is100 per cent water blown andtherefore contains no harmfulblowing agents, volatile organiccompounds, HCFCs, HFAs,HFCs or formaldehyde.Icynene has been successfullytested and certi)ed for application directly to the underside of breathable and non-breathable roof membranesand recently received BBA certi)cation for this application. Icynene from Greentherm –The )rst name in spray foam insulation.

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The Deck Tile Co’s Levato MonoPorcelain paver system isdesigned for fast, cost effectiveinstallation over most surfacesincluding; single ply membranes,roo-ng felt and other delicatewaterproo-ng systems.

The 20mm thick porcelain paversare also available in largerformats, are highly abrasion andstain resistant, -re and frost proofand achieve R11 slip resistance– required for outdoor use.

With all it’s features, such asheight adjustable and slope correcting supports, high loadbearing and 45kgs per m2, over40 -nishes available (plus co-ordinating internal tiles) LevatoMono is the ideal system for balconies, roof terraces andpiazzas – residential and commercial use alike.

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The new design for M-Tray® from Wallbarn

M-Tray® has been improved. It is ideal as a self-build green roof systemfor +at roofs, single storey extensions, balconies and terraces. Just placethem down and connect the clips to achieve a living roof space. Avoidthe mess and potential damage caused by roll-out green roof systems byhaving all the required elements contained in the specially designed plasticmodule. Nothing spills out. The sedum has been grown for at least sixmonths so the root growth is comprehensive, giving better coverage. Key advantages include: deeper cavities for extra root growth; optimumdrainage; stronger, healthier plants; made from recycled materials; strongertrays, easier to carry modules; accessible to hard to reach roof spaces;easier clip system with more seamless connection; faster installationM-Tray® is pre-grown and everything is correctly measured. It truly is aninstant green roof. M-Tray® is available with a mixture of sedum speciesand also with native wild+ower planting, designed to attract butter+ies andbees. Wallbarn’s new M-Tray® is designed and manufactured in Britain!Contact Wallbarn Ltd for more information

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The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised �ooring technology; enabling the speci�cation of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised �ooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

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New from West�re – the Uniq 37When you want all the bene*ts of awood burning stove but a contempo-rary style to suit modern interiors, theUniq 37 from West*re is the perfect *t.Exclusive to Eurostove in the UK, thisnew Anthracite curved design featureslarge glass and side panels for a 180˚*re view. Ideal for open-plan spacesas well as cosy living areas, it has a+at back, which prevents the stovefrom protruding into the room. Optionsinclude a +oorstanding model withhandy store cupboard or a pedestal

version to raise the +ame height. Forever future-thinking, West*re harnessheat with a natural process using thermal energy and well managed wood.

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Introducing the new In�nity 600BFCharlton and Jenrick are pleased toannounce the launch of the In(nity600BF to expand the adaptablerange of rear vented balanced )ue gas(res it now offers. The 600BF achievesan extremely impressive net ef(ciencyof 90 per cent from an economicallymodest 2.6kW input. The (re offers agreat )ame picture and exceptionalwarmth in the room. The (re can be(tted into the wall and trimmed with thesame choices available with the con-ventional )ue version. The 600BF also

has an optional frame available which allows for the (re to be (tted intothe wall ‘frameless’ or into a (replace as part of a suite. The (re comes witha choice of three (rebox liners; Beige Ribbed, Rustic Brick or Black Ribbed.

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Self-Build Zone provides Site Insurance and liability cover for anyone starting new building works, as well as coveringany existing structures on site.

Our Approved Inspectors can facilitate all survey services you may need during the build or for the warranty provision. On completion, Build-Zone can provide you with a 10 Year Structural Warranty.

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Bespoke �replaces for the home

Designer &replaces that can be crafted to suit any space are becomingthe ideal accessory for the modern home. SmartFire, one of the UK’s soledistributors of EcoSmart Fire, provides elegant &res that are fuelled entirelyby bio-ethanol, which means they need no chimney, 'ue or extractionsystem. These &res provide an energy ef&cient and cost effective answerto indoor heating that provides warmth, ambience and a stunning focalpoint. The EcoSmart Bio-Ethanol Fire Box has become a popular choicewith architects and selfbuilders looking for versatility whilst designing theirown &replace. The &res have been designed to suit a wide range of building materials meaning they can compliment both a traditional ormodern look. The fuel is stored in the device’s internal reservoir meaningthat there are no pipes or cables required during the installation process.All the workings of the &re are managed from inside the box so they cansimply be installed into a standard frame or inside an existing &replace.For an alternative to the Fire Box, the EcoSmart Bio Ethanol Burners arethe obvious choice for creating a design statement.

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Fireplaces: the hearth of the home

Tracey Falshaw, marketing manager for luxury gas 3re specialist Faber,explains why a gas 3re focal point in the home is becoming ever more

popular and the bene3ts they can bring to any self-build project

From living rooms and bedrooms to diningareas and even outdoor space, more andmore self-builders are looking to gas 3res

for that perfect combination of aesthetic appeal,comforting atmosphere and striking 4ames. Butthere is more to a gas 3re than just great design– here are four great reasons to consider gas.

Standout credentialsThe immediate warmth and integrity of a real4ame, not to mention no mess and no need tostore fuel, is what sets gas 3res apart from otherfuel types for most homeowners. The real 4ameeffect coupled with a variety of designs allowshomeowners to makeover a whole room orhouse with just one investment – putting gas 3resat the ‘heart’ of the British home.

Although solid fuel stoves have proved

popular in recent years, for new builds and renovations a gas stove may be a more viablelong-term option. Unlike solid fuel options, gas 3res allow homeowners to control the heat,turn it off in an instant and remove the inconvenience of needing to buy and store fuel,or clean the stove. All of this, of course, without losing any of the visual appeal, stylish 3nish or4ame picture.

Money saving bene�ts In the face of rising heat bills, homeowners andhousebuilders understandably need to considercost–effective solutions. Natural gas is stillthe lowest cost fuel supplied for the same kWusage and is kinder to the environment with lifecycle CO2 emissions nearly half that of mainselectricity – helping to create a home 3t for the 21st century.


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Flexible installation With the help of today’s advanced installationsand 4exible 4ue systems, there is a widerarray of placement options available than ever before.

Bespoke gas 3re installations using balanced4ue models give self-builders the opportunity tointegrate a 3re into the design of the room fromthe very start of the project. Moving on from thetraditional design and siting of inset and wallmounted 3res, we have seen the rise of centrepiece gas systems, which combine effective heating with great design, situated anywhere in the room. From room dividers orplinths to striking yet functional pieces of furniturein their own right, the possibilities are almostendless. It’s no surprise they are proving popularin high speci3cation builds.

Of course, none of this would be possible if

the 4exibility of placement was not backed upby similar 4exibility of the 4ue systems.Combining horizontal and vertical 4ue pipes tosuit different applications enables designers touse virtually any internal or external wall, especially in the new-build sector where thereare no limitations within an existing building.

A key advantage of latest breed of gas 3res is that a balanced 4ue system can be custom-designed to each individual housetype, allowing for greater 4exibility in the place-ment of the 3re – while still meeting the stringent building and safety regulations required of newbuild properties.

Leading 4ue systems can run up to 30 metresvertically and up to 12 metres horizontally, withthe option of multiple bends. This allows for 4exibility, enabling fumes to exit the buildingsafely, either through an external wall or vertically using a roof terminal.

Design factor Another key feature for self-builders is that not all3res require a hearth - freeing up the possibilitiesfor unique, bespoke designs that lessen the constraints on required 4oorspace.This has opened up an array of design innova-tions such as frameless models, which enableself-builders to create a real ‘wow factor’ in thehome, while it is becoming more and more common for bespoke 3replace enclosures toincorporate a plinth, form a table or simply tocreate a divider within/between rooms withfunctionality and visual appeal.

The choice of 3nish also provides addedopportunity for individuality, with the possibilityof using materials such as natural stone, polished granite or heatproof tiles to suit thespeci3cation required. The possibilities reallyare endless.

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Need help with your wooden fl oor?For new installations or renovations – speak to your local Bona Certifi ed Contractor!

At Bona we are passionate about wood fl oors. Our range of oils and lacquers have been used worldwide for nearly a century to protect and fi nish beautiful wood surfaces.

To help you prolong the life of your fl oor, we’ve trained a network of wood fl oor specialists in the use of our dust-free sanding system and high performance coatings.

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Wood 9ooring – whatyou need to consider

Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber offers an overview of options and considerations for people thinking of installing a wooden 9oor

Awood 9oor is special. In recent years thepopularity of uncarpeted wood 9oors hasgrown steadily as people rediscover the

beauty and feel of wood underfoot. A majordriver in the steady growth of wooden 9oors hasbeen the improved quality and range of optionsavailable. But what are the options and whatdo you need to know when considering awood 9oor�When deciding on a wood 9oor you have a

choice between solid wood 9ooring or engineered wood 9ooring.Solid wood is, as the name suggests, 9ooring

made from a solid piece of hardwood, typicallyoak, but also elm, ash, sweet chestnut,sycamore and wild cherry that has been driedand machined to give it a tongue and groovepro8le to allow it to be 8tted. This is the mosttraditional option and oak remains the most pop-ular wood species for solid 9ooring. It is beau-tiful and at the same time tough, making it idealfor almost all 9ooring areas. In many people’sopinion English oak is the most attractive grownanywhere in the world. When choosing solid

9ooring it is always worth choosing Britishgrown woods that are from sustainably man-aged woodlands and forests.Engineered 9ooring features a thick veneer of

wood – 4mm to 6mm – which has been gluedto a substrate. The quality of the substrate dic-tates the overall quality, and the price, of theproduct. The highest quality substrate is birchply, while at the cheaper end the substrate mightconsist of bits of softwood glued together.Europe produces higher-end engineered 9oor-ing, while Asia dominates the market forcheaper products. Much of the low-end engi-neering 9ooring from Asia uses a mixture ofpoplar and cheap tropical wood for the sub-strate. As with solid 9ooring, oak is the mostpopular species for engineered 9ooring, butother species such as walnut are also available.Whether you choose solid or engineered

9ooring will be dictated by a number of consid-erations. It is not a case of one being better thanthe other, rather it is a case of choosing the mostsuitable option for your project and your ownpersonal preferences. The price differential

between solid and engineered 9ooring dependson the quality of the engineered board and theboard widths. However for good quality birchply-backed engineered the prices are often comparable with solid 9ooring, and in somecases more expensive, but when considering

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un8nished solid 9ooring you will need to factorin the cost of sanding and sealing, which canbe up to £25 per square metre.Engineered 9ooring is far more stable than

solid 9ooring because of the way it is manufac-tured with the layers of substrate running perpen-dicular to each other. This means it will notexpand or contract. At 4mm to 6mm the pieceof wood that forms the face is thin enough thatthe substrate ensures it ‘behaves’ and keeps itfrom shrinking or expanding. This results in anear perfect 8nish. Engineered 9ooring isquicker and easier to 8t, and is deliveredalready prepared. Engineered 9ooring offers awide choice of contemporary or traditional 8n-ishes, and manufacturers can tumble, brush andsmoke the boards, and apply oils or tints toachieve particular looks.Crucially, engineered 9ooring is the best

choice for use over under-9oor heating, althoughboards with lower quality substrates may notperform so well. Using solid hardwood 9ooringover under-9oor heating is not advisablebecause solid wood 9ooring is hydroscopic,meaning it will absorb or give out moisturedepending on the environment, resulting indimensional movement. Even after laying it islikely there will be some shrinkage which causesgaps between boards, but for many people thisis part of the attraction of solid 9ooring and forsome the perfect 8nish of engineered 9ooring isnot as desirable. Many people want theunevenness and timeless warm traditional feel-ing of walking on a solid wood 9oor.

It takes far more time, skill and effort to 8t and8nish a solid wood 9oor than it does an engi-neered 9oor, which can often be completed inthe same day the boards are delivered.However, the extra effort required to 8t a solid9oor is usually re9ected and rewarded in the 8nished 9oor.Assuming a 9at and well-sealed concrete

screed, an engineered 9oor can be simplybonded (glued) down using a suitable 9ooringgrade adhesive. It can be 9oated (not bonded),but this is not recommended as it can feel looseunder foot. It is also not recommended to gluesolid 9ooring, though some people do, how-ever, provided you keep the board width to150mm or less, it should be 8ne.Most solid 9ooring needs to be secretly

nailed through the tongue and into joists orbatons. However, wide ‘barn’ grade oak andelm 9oor boards are normally nailed through the

face with old fashioned cut nails, or screwedand plugged into joists or deep batons. Layingboards onto joists or batons gives the 9oor anatural spring which you don’t get when boardsare glued down, resulting in a more comfortablesurface to walk on. So even if you are choosingan engineered 9oor it is worth secret nailing itto joists or batons if you can for a better experi-ence. Of course, this has implications for theheight of the 9oor.Floor height is perhaps the key consideration.

So for many projects, especially renovations, thechoice of solid or engineered 9oor will be dic-tated by whether the room features joists orbatons, or whether it can tolerate 50mm of joistsor batons added. It is not desirable to ‘step up’into a room, so it is worth considering this asyour starting point when making your choice.A wood 9oor can look stunning and add

value to your home. But there are many factorsto consider before making a decision on solidor engineered 9ooring, including the look andfeel you are after (tight and clean or traditionalor rustic), whether your sub-9oor is suitable for asolid 9oor or not, and the work and effortrequired for each.

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Looking for a whitewashed 5oor�Bona White is a new wood 5oor primer

designed to produce an on-trendbleached look when used in conjunction

with a Bona polyurethane lacquer. The intensityof ‘whiteness’ is dependent on how many coatsare applied. This client wanted a whitewashedlook to their original Victorian 5oor boards to tiein with the soft greys of the kitchen. This wasachieved by the application of two coats ofBona White under two coats of Bona Traf4cHD lacquer. The works were part of a complete

renovation of a Victorian town house in Bathand were carried out by Bona Certi4edContractor, TWF Bath Ltd, who specialise in therestoration and 4tting of traditional wood 5oors.Before treatment, the TWF team 4lled largegaps using reclaimed pine wedges and thensanded the 5oor to 100 grit abrasives. Smallergaps were 4lled using Bona Mix & Fill, whichis mixed with sanding dust from the 5oor toensure the 4lled areas blend in with the rest ofthe surface. The 5oor was then sanded using120 grit abrasives before the application of the4rst coat of Bona White. The 5oor was thenabraded using a Bona Scrad Pad to remove

any grain raising from the surface before theapplication of the second coat.To produce a highly durable, easy to main-

tain 4nish, two coats of Bona Traf4c HD lacquerwere applied. Traf4c HD is Bona’s toughest lacquer. The very low VOC content and lowodour mean there is no need for homeownersto vacate their property while the works arebeing carried out and there is no lingering smell. Its fast cure time means the 5oor can be in full

use just 12 hours after treatment – making it anideal choice for commercial 5oors too where

there is little available downtime for renovation.TWF’s clients chose the Matt version of Traf4cHD for their kitchen 5oor. Silkmatt and Extramattsheens are also available. As a Bona Certi4ed Contractor, TWF Bath is

part of Bona’s network of highly trained wood5oor specialists – independent wood 5oor companies who have received extra in-depth training in the use of Bona’s wood 5oor4nishing products.

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Mapei launches new Adesilex P9 Express

Mapei UK has launched its new adhesive - Adesilex P9 Express to its exist-ing Adesilex product range. Adesilex P9 Express is a cement based, rapid-setting adhesive, ideal for the internal and external installation of porcelain,ceramic and non-moisture sensitive natural stone materials to ,oors.Whereas Mapei’s existing Adesilex P9 adhesive is best suited for thebonding of interior and exterior ceramic tiles and mosaics on walls. Thenew adhesive can +x tiles to suitably prepared timber substrates such as15mm overlaid plywood ,oors. Floors containing wet or electrical under-,oor heating systems are also suitable substrates for the bonding of tilesusing Adesilex P9 Express. Adesilex P9 Express has a high performance‘Fast Track’ formulation so the setting time is 4 hours which is ideal forareas subject to high foot-traf+c. Each product is supplied in 20kg bagsand is available in white and grey colours. Alongside new Adesilex P9Express, Mapei’s Adesilex family now consists of Adesilex P9, AdesilexP10 for mosaic +xing and Adesilex P4 for large format tiling on ,oors. Formore information, please visit the company website.

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SBH team get muddy for charityOn 9 April 2016, the Selfbuilder &Homemaker team will be taking partin the Royal British Legion MajorSeries, a demanding 5K course full ofmilitary obstacles and thick mud! Allwhile raising money for the KidsCancer Charity (www.kidscancerchar-ity.org). We have set a targetof £1,500 to raise, so please givegenerously to this great cause by visiting www.justgiving.com/netmag-medialtd or you can text a donation bytexting NETM99 followed by the

amount you’d like to donate (e.g. NETM99 £3) to 70070. Please note thatit will say your donation has gone to Christian Lewis Trust – this is the original name of the Kids Cancer Charity.

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All round knee protection from RedbacksRedbacks Cushioning Limited, themanufacturer of the world’s onlypatented, ‘leaf-spring’, non-foam or gelkneepads, has introduced a newstrapped version as an addition to itsoriginal, big-selling product for pock-eted work trousers. The new productretains the company’s award winningcushioning technology which incorpo-rates a &exible TPE (Thermo PlasticElastomer) leaf-spring set within aunique honeycomb matrix. Durableand hardwearing, Redbacks strapped

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Grand Designs Live returns for 2016 at London ExCel

Grand Designs Live London, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvement returns to London for 2016, from 30 April – 8 May

Grand Designs Live, based on the hugelypopular Channel 4 TV series GrandDesigns, offers visitors a chance

to view the latest trends and unseen products in self-build, from kitchens to gardens and everything in-between.

Visitors to the show can see over 500exhibitors across six different sectors including:Grand Build, Grand Kitchens, GrandBathrooms, Grand Technology, Grand Gardensand Grand Interiors. With each section boasting a specialised feature, this year'sGrand Designs Live is set to be better than ever.

Kevin McCloud, design guru and presenterof the Channel 4 TV series, will be hosting thenine-day run of the design exhibition, whilearchitect and TV personality, Charlie Luxton willalso be making an appearance. Throughout theshow, visitors can see interactive sessions from TV personalities live on stage, cookery demonstrations from Michelin-starred chefs, andgain invaluable home renovation and buildadvice from industry experts.

Lee Newton, CEO of organisers Media 10,said: “Our grand show always delivers the mostup-to-date trends in home design, with hundredsof exhibitors there's a range of inspiration for ourvisitors to take in and implement in their ownhome designs. We are excited to be back atthe Excel for the 2016 show.”

Alongside these amazing features, the show offers an array of other great attractions, including:

• Kevin’s Green HeroesA collection of eco-friendly products curatedby Kevin McCloud and showcased in theGrand Theatre, sponsored by AirEow.

• River Cottage CanteenRiver Cottage returns to host the showrestaurant with a seasonable and sustainable menu.

• Grand VillageThe Grand Village is the main highlight ofthe show and reEects the ethos of GrandDesigns; unique architecture, innovationand environmental awareness.

• Ask an Expert Visitors are invited to book free 30 minuteappointments with architects, surveyors,planners, garden designers, funding advisors and more, to get their project underway

•Live Kitchen ExperienceWatch top chefs and restaurateurs at work,plus discover the latest Miele applianceswith daily demonstrations.

• Grand Interiors TheatreThe perfect place to learn tips and tricksfrom industry experts. The attraction offerseverything from choosing colour-schemesright down to plastering techniques.

• Grand Build TheatreNew for 2016, visitors will be able to visita dedicated theatre on self-build and home renovation.

Tickets on the day cost £17 (weekday) or£20 (weekend). There are also VIP ticketsavailable for £39. Children under 15 arefree. However, buying tickets in advance is thecheapest way to visit Grand Designs Live –weekday tickets are £12 and weekend £15.There is also a two-day ticket option available

Grand Designs Live takes place from 30 April – 8 May 2016 at London Excel. Save £5 whenyou book in advance. Order your tickets online:www.granddesignslive.com or call the booking

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Bathroom screens designed by SWA membersExploiting the strength and slim propor-tions only steel can offer, bespoke internal glazed partitions, screens and shower enclosures, designed andmanufactured by Steel WindowAssociation members, are growing inpopularity. Without being overpoweri-ing, steel creates a look no other mate-rial can replicate. Screens can includewindows or doors up to a height of2.4m with $xed glazing above whereextra height is required. Most screensare single-glazed but, when needed

for acoustic reasons, double glazing with acoustic glass may be employed.When used in wet rooms and as shower screens, weather seals can beemployed to ensure a fully waterproof enclosure.

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Integrated Sliding Doors now availableCentor is launching the much-antici-pated Integrated Sliding Door toprovide the very best in inside-outsideliving. With a narrow sliding panelaligning with a frameless /xed panel,Integrated Sliding Doors feature thesame built-in screens and shades as theaward-winning Folding Doors forcontrol of sunlight, insects and privacy.Performing well in testing, the double-glazed option achieves a U-value ofUw=1.5W/(m2K) that can be reduced further with the use of the

blackout shade. Experience Centor Integrated Sliding Doors at homeshowsand showrooms throughout the UK in 2016.

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• Suitable for homes without access to mains drainage• Discreet solution to on-site sewage treatment• 10 models in the range with a capacity up to 50pe • CE Marked and EN 12566-3 Certified • Uses the extended aeration method to treat sewage• 96% efficiency allows a typical 3-5 year emptying interval• Visually unobtrusive and odourless• 25 year warranty on GRP & 2 year warranty on the air pump• Deal direct with the Manufacturer

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Eco-friendly companies collaborate A couple from Peebles, Scotland, havehad their dream of an eco-friendly bun-galow with access for a wheel chairuser turned into a reality. ColinCumberland, Managing Director ofEskgrove Homes, was happy toaccommodate the Lamb’s and workedclosely with Ecoliving Limited to maketheir new bungalow as eco-friendly aspossible. An Ecodan Air Source HeatPump from Mitsubishi Electric wasinstalled to deliver under%oor heating tothe house, as well as all the hot water

the couple need. The Ecodan takes heat from the outside air and upgradesit to deliver effective, low carbon heating and hot water in the home.

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Smith’s EcoPowerad® solves challengeMiller Installations, Norfolk, has foundthe perfect heat emitter for solid wallhomes using air source heat pumps: theEcoPowerad® fan convector fromSmith’s. Miller Installations recom-mended an air source heat pump pairedwith Smith’s EcoPowerads in all Mr &Mrs Norfolk’s downstairs rooms andtraditional radiators upstairs in the bed-rooms. Mrs Norfolk liked the look of theSmith’s EcoPowerads® and the couplewere keen to choose a renewableenergy source. Once it was installed, it

was able to operate at the lower water temperatures required to achieve itsoptimum ef'ciency because it was paired with the Smith’s fan convectors.

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• 100% solid wood kitchens – no MDF, chipboard or ply• Dovetail jointed drawers – mortise and tenon joints for carcases• Free design service, individual, hand drawn plans• Non-standard sizes, at no extra cost, to suit your kitchens dimensions• Fully assembled units; no annoying ;at-pack assembly• Straightforward, easy to understand costing: prices include VAT & delivery• Knotted, primed and painted units are now available

Pineland is a privately owned, family company that has been established for over 20 years.We believe in listening to our clients, and our hand drawn plans, re;ect our customers desires and opinions. The :nal design combines well planned functionality, with eleganceand beauty, and our clients are often surprised how all this can be achieved at such areasonable cost.

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The National Homebuilding & RenovatingShow is gearing up its forthcoming eventwith over 450 exhibitors, 16 free seminars

and over 50 masterclasses. The show, takingplace at the NEC, Birmingham, from 14-17April 2016, and sposored for the Crst time byVelux, will also be launching a mobile app andguided trails, enabling visitors to maximise their visit

The government’s recent commitment to dou-ble the number of UK custom and self-buildhomes, driven by the Right to Build and the newHousing and Planning Bill, is set to bolster theself-build market and the country’s housing sup-ply in 2016.

Over 15 resident property specialists andTV personalities will be on hand to discuss allbuilding and renovating queries, and leadingcompanies will be presenting their latest rangesof services and products from a variety of indus-tries including architecture; design; Cnancial top-ics; kitchens; bathrooms; doors and windows;lighting; heating; ventilation; planning permis-sion and much more. The show will be packedwith advice and guidance and case studies willbe present to talk about their experiences withconsumers who are facing similar challengesthroughout all stages of their projects.

In addition to free one-on-one advice, seminars and masterclasses, for the Crst time, theevent will introduce a series of workshops whichwill offer up to 50 people the opportunity toattend immersive one-hour sessions on essentialeco topics, featuring information on the recom-mended use of oak frames, underEoor heating,insulation, heat pumps and more. This newshow feature will allow the audience to interactwith the experts, as visitors will be required tosend the panellists questions to ensure that people can access key information required to reach important decisions regarding their projects.

Also debuting at the Midland event will bethe free National Homebuilding & Renovating

Show mobile app which will personalise visi-tors’ experience, helping them to plan andguide their day through exclusive content. Withmultiple features throughout the exhibition, it willensure that consumers make the most of their visitand won’t miss out on key aspects. The app willalso notify users of exclusive offers during theexhibition and provide them with an interactivetimetable for the relevant seminar and master-class sessions.

Two of the UK’s most popular celebrity prop-erty experts, Charlie Luxton, sustainable archi-tectural designer and presenter of More 4’s newBuilding the Dream series, and Julia Kendell,interior design expert and co-presenter of ITV’sRebuild Our Home, will make their anticipatedcomeback at the NEC event and will be avail-able for 15-minute individual consultations. Theirtopics will cover ecological living, advising peo-ple how to reduce their carbon footprint andsave money in the long-term, and design ideas,explaining to visitors how they can improve theirhomes with clever enhancements.

Velux, a leading manufacturer and supplierof roof windows and main sponsor of this year’sevent, will advise visitors on the most efCcientoptions for adding light and space into theirhome. The company’s representatives will show-case and explain the brand’s eco-friendly fea-tures, which will contribute to a well insulated,enjoyable environment.

The show’s resident DIY Doctor, MikeEdwards, will be hosting live demonstrations toinspire visitors to take matters into their ownhands and take care of some of the key aspects

of their projects without the help of a contractor.Tutorials on topics ranging from coating walls toinstalling insulation will help transform a homeinto a better place for living and encourageboth men and women to roll up their sleeves,saving time and money.

The Advice Centre, a hub for one-on-oneimpartial guidance, is where self-builders canrun their ideas past property specialists withyears of practice in this Celd. Within this zone,visitors can head to the Ask the Architects areawhere they will receive Crst-hand knowledgeand experience from reputable members fromthe Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).They will be able to advise on how to tacklebuilding challenges and take plans from startto Cnish.

For those interested in 15-minute consultationsvia interactive sessions with some of the UK’s pro-eminent property specialists, the Advice Centre also features the Ask the Expertszone is a mandatory stop. Attendees will beable to discuss their plans with: Michael Holmes (editor-in-chief of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine); Jason Orme (editor ofHomebuilding & Renovating magazine); DavidSnell (Homebuilding & Renovating magazine’sself-build and plot Cnding expert); Douglas Kent(an expert in the care and repair of period prop-erties); Bob Branscome (a chartered surveyorand builder); Chris Reeves (Homebuilding &Renovating magazine’s Legal Expert and a char-tered builder and lawyer); Mark Brinkley (authorof the Housebuilder’s Bible) and Andy Perkins (arenewable and sustainable heating expert).

National Homebuilding &Renovating Show returns

Standard tickets are £12 in advance or £18 on the door (children under 16 go free). For

further information visit the websitewww.homebuildingshow.co.uk/national

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Klober introduces eighth Pro�le-Line® Tile VentWith growing demand for universal,low pro2le tile vents, roo2ng ventilationand accessory specialist Klober hasintroduced the Pro2le-Line® Thin-LineTile Vent. Designed for use with MarleyEdgemere, Russell Galloway, LaganElite, Quinn Lakeland Slates andRedland’s Slate 10 range (Richmond10, Landmark Slate 10 and Saxon10) it is available in 2ve standardcolours. The vent can be used at highor low level to provide an effective ven-tilation area of 7,850 mm2 and for soil

ventilation or mechanical extraction. It comes with a 10-year guaranteeagainst manufacturing defect.

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Shaws of Darwen Shaker sinkThis heavyweight British made Shaker800, from Shaws of Darwen, is adeep single bowl sink with traditionalstyle square sides, perfect for newbuild or refurbishment projects. Thesink comes complete with a roundover(ow, a 3½” waste outlet and ismanufactured with a durable glazedesigned for years of usage.

Due to the weight of the sink, it’srecommend that it is installed profes-sionally with bespoke cabinetry. To see

the full range of sinks, taps and accessories available, please visit thecompany website, or contact the company directly.

01254 775111 www.shawsofdarwen.com

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FAKRO launches !at roof window in any RAL colour‘ColourLine’, an option with FAKRODEF 4at roof windows, enables outercladding to be speci3ed in any RALcolour from the Classic Palette.Whether to blend with a green roof,terrace landscaping or tiles on pitchesup to 15°, thermally ef3cient glazingunits provide an installed U-value aslow as 0.76 W/m² – ideal forPassivhaus construction. White PVCinteriors are ideal for bathrooms andwetrooms, while windows from 60 x60 to 120 x 220 cm have a glazing

area up to 16 per cent greater than competitors’ windows of comparablesize. All can be installed with an XRD upstand to add 15cm height.

01283 554755 www.fakro.co.uk

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BLANCO’s induction hobs make cooking a breezeBLANCO’s stunning new inductionhobs have been developed to offer aclever, quick, cost-effective and energy-saving way of cooking. Built to thesame high standards as BLANCO’ssinks, hoods and taps, the inductionhobs let you cook super ef'ciently –and safely. Another clever plus point isthe innovative automatic pan recogni-tion feature which ensures that the onlypart of the hob which heats up is thepart with the pot on top. The heatingzone automatically heats up as soon

as it senses a pan with a smooth, (at base, and “recognisable” diameterand metal content. This stylish hob incorporates automatic bridge functions,a grill, a “pause and recall” facility, simple slider controls and a child lock.

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The optionsRoof Lanterns: Designed to completely transforma 7at roof, roof lanterns are a great option tonot only 6ll a room otherwise lacking in naturallight, but also to increase its apparent size withits raised ceiling height. Options include pyra-mids, polygons, domes, gable/hip ended,among others.Flat roof skylights: Architecturally-led 7at roof

skylights are perfect for existing 7at roofs wherenatural light might be lacking. The modern aes-thetic ensures a minimalistic 6nish with elegantlines for a timeless look, with 7ush designsbecoming popular. Lean-to roo6ng: Glazing options aren’t just

limited to 7at roofs. If you’re wanting to incorpo-rate glazing into a pitched roof, then lean-toroo6ng could be the best option. Combinedwith bi-folding or sliding doors or brick wallreturns to match the rest of the property, a lean-to roof becomes more of a glass extension andis increasingly popular among new-builds.

Glazing considerationsBlue, bronze, green and neutral tinted optionsare available to help reduce solar glare, espe-cially on south-facing homes, but this will limitthe amount of light entering the property.Argon-6lled cavities between the panels of

glass ensure the skylights are thermally ef6cient,

reducing heat wastage as well as being goodfor soundproo6ng. Low E (emissivity) coating on the inner glass

pane re7ects heat back into the room so theglass helps to keep the room cool in summerand warm in winter.Solar glass has a coating developed

especially to manage solar radiation, lettinglight in but greatly reducing the amount of heatcoming through.

CustomisationAluminium options are available in a choice ofRAL colours should you wish to customise thedesign of your roof glazing to coincide with awider décor scheme. Glass can be customisedwith bronze, blue green and neutral tints.

The bene�tsApart from the obvious added value, there aremultiple bene6ts to adding a glazed roof to yournew-build.

Glazed roo6ng –let the light shine in

Installing a glazed roof on a section of your new-build is easier than you might think with improvements to glazing technology

and building techniques. Not only will it add intrinsic value to the property, but it will allow natural light to 7ood in creating a bright

living space, as Steve Bromberg of Express Bi-folding Doors explains


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The exterior perspective is completely trans-formed, giving the property an architectural,designer feel. Glazed roofs can often be com-pletely bespoke to your design requirements,and there are many options available for you toachieve your desired look whether you’re build-ing a modern masterpiece or opting to recreatea traditional, period property.

In the last few years, homeowners have been knocking down interior walls to createopen living-dining rooms, perfect for families. Glazing above this space adds wow factor andcreates the illusion of even more space. This willmake your house more valuable to potentialfuture owners.Roof lanterns and skylights are also

notoriously simpler to install than a fully glazedstructure or extension, providing a more cost ef6-

cient and time-saving option to brighten a room.Advances in glazing technology mean that

nowadays, skylights and roof lanterns need notpose a thermal concern – solar control glassensures a room will remain thermally ef6cient inboth summer and winter. Often these roo6ng options pose fewer

planning issues than standalone glass structuresor extensions as they usually don’t over-look neighbours.

Things to considerAs well as offering a whole host of bene6ts, aswith any self-build there are of course things toconsider when choosing a glazed roof option.If you’re looking to keep the build minimalist

and elegant, you’ll want to ensure you opt for aroof option that 6ts. Chunky aluminium pro6lescan dominate glazing, so opt for sleeker optionswith thinner pro6les and reduced sightlines ofrafters and feature ridges.If the room is south-facing, remember that

during peak summer months the roof can getpretty hot with continuous sunshine, so considerbudgeting blinds into your costs to counteractthis. Solar glass will help control any thermalissues by directing sunlight away from the roof,but blinds will provide a welcome shade duringintense light periods. Blinds also provide that bitof extra privacy from neighbouring propertiesthat may overlook your plot.Check with your supplier what options there

are for reinforced or toughened glass, asinstalling a 7at roof skylight could potentially bea cause for security concern. It is also important

to consider which companies provide roof glaz-ing that is better suited to withstand severeweather conditions such as strong winds andheavy snow fall.

MaintenanceHow will you clean the roof lantern or skylight�Is it easily accessible for a professional cleaner�If this might deem itself a little tricky, considerinstalling self-cleaning glass. This is becomingincreasingly popular among new-builds and cansave you time and money. The properties of theglass work with UV light and rainfall to breakdown dirt and residue that has built up on theglass, keeping it cleaner for longer.

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The roofers best kept secret

The roofers best kept secret is *nally out. Aquaseal Liquid Roof fromEverbuild – a Sika company – is a new, 1-component, easy to use, allweather roo*ng system, ideal for waterproo*ng +at and pitched roofs.Creating a solid waterproof membrane which covers the entire areawithout any seams, Liquid Roof is applied in two coats straight from the tinand has a moisture triggered curing system to allow fast curing. Liquid Roofis completely rain resistant after just 10 minutes and will even cure if apool of water forms on top of it, perfect for the unpredictable Britishweather. Suitable for use on a variety of substrates including concrete,mortar, brick and stone, Liquid Roof can be used on new roofs as well asrefurbishing old. Available in slate grey colour in 7kg and 21kg tins, LiquidRoof will leave you with a professional looking, fully waterproof roof in just*ve easy steps.For further information on Aquaseal Liquid Roof or any otherproducts from the Everbuild or Sika ranges, please contact your local rep-resentative, call the sales of*ce or visit the company website.

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Best non-toxic waterproof membrane

When )tting a green roof, homebuilders are well advised to choose thebest membrane to waterproof the environmentally friendly roof. Dryseal isa lightweight, durable and non-toxic waterproo)ng system, comprising pre-formed GRP membrane and trims which are mechanically )xed and sealedon site by one of our fully trained contractors. Green roofs are ideal forcooling and insulating a building, reducing water run-off, saving on runningcosts and offering sound insulation. A sedum layer is naturally )re resistant,so alongside the wider bene)ts for the environment, it is an exceptionaloption for homeowners. Being made from GRP (Glass ReinforcedPolyester), Dryseal is an inert material that is safe with ‘grey’ water har-vesting systems and potable water. In service, it does not release any pol-lutants or chemicals, so is ideal for green roofs. Dryseal’s durability andunrivalled waterproo)ng offer homebuilders )rst class performance andpeace of mind at a surprisingly reasonable price. BBA certi)ed Drysealis the ideal choice of waterproo)ng system for green roof projects andcomes with a fully insured 20 year guarantee.

01327 701 900 www.Dryseal.org

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Door Collection 2016JB Kind’s 2016 Door Collection is anexcellent combination of new doors,,rm favourites and their trademarkexpert advice. The brochure offersmore than 200 traditional, contempo-rary and innovative door designs, aswell as the exciting new texturedRipple door design (pictured) that isseriously affordable and at the forefrontof interior design. JB Kind’s easy toinstall, pre-assembled pocket doorsystems now offer all the accessoriesneeded to ,t this stylish space saving

sensation. You will be sure to ,nd the right doors to suit your project andbudget. Request or download a copy of their brochure from the website.

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Substance to thermal performanceThe energy ef"ciency of a buildingmeans how much fuel is required topower its heating and water systemsand how well the building manages toretain the heat that is generated.

Scotframe Timber Engineering Ltdmanufacture an innovative and uniqueinjected PU closed panel timber framesystem called Val-U-Therm® whichdirectly addresses these issues.

Val-U-Therm® panels are factoryinjected with a high performance PU material, which "lls every void, makingit exceptionally thermally ef"cient, achieves extremely low U values and isvirtually airtight.

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VASTERN TIMBER Vastern Timber has launchedBrimstone, the Brst commercially

available thermally modiBed timber, idealfor cladding, decking, external joinery andfurniture. The thermal modiBcation processreconBgures the wood to deliver exceptionalstability, durability and aesthetic uniformity.SigniBcantly less prone to expansion andcontraction when faced with changes intemperature and humidity, Brimstone is alsohighly resistant to mould and fungus.

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LOG CABIN UK Log Cabin UK specialises in thedesign and construction of

contemporary styled log buildings.

Many people regard real wood as the bestbuilding material in the world.

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HOPPINGS Q-Shades timbers by Hoppings Q-Deck are pre-stained with

translucent grey, brown or black colour-wash prior to tanalith preservativetreatment. The result is stylish shades thatallow the beauty of the wood grain toshow through with an assured long termpreservative protection built-in – theproducts come with a 15 yearperformance warranty. To Bnd out more,please visit the company website.

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Suppliers of British grown timber productsAs one of Britain’s largest hardwood sawmills, we offer a range of sustainable timber products including:

Please visit our website for the full range.

Vastern TimberWootton Bassett Wiltshire T 01793 853 281

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Q-Clad pre-painted, finesawn, featheredge (rebated)timber cladding. Available inwhite or black. PEFC certified

Q-Deck Multi-purposeScreening lath. An easy wayto create great looking pri-vacy garden screening anddeck balustrading.

NEW Affordable, Durable,Stylish, Q-Shades colourwashed timber decking andcladding! Call or visit thewebsite below to order yourfree sample

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FLIGHT DESIGN Flight Design specialise in the designand installation of architectural

features such as staircases, balustrade,mezzanine Coors and furniture. It works forboth residential and commercial projects,working with architects and interiordesigners, as well as private clients. Thecompany can work with a wide range ofmaterials, and look to stretch theboundaries of both materials and design,to produce fascinating structures.

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GRIPSURE GripsureHome is a non slip, lowmaintenance timber deck board that

creates an outdoor living space that willlook great in any garden. The deckingboards feature two anti-slip inserts for anexcellent slip resistant Bnish, and grooves toaid with drainage – resulting in a fabulousbut safe deck, for use all year round.Gripsure’s boards are machined from slowgrown Scandinavian redwood timber,making them excellent quality.

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KINGSLAND TIMBER DESIGNKingsland Timber Design,established in 1988 offers the

perfect timber frame solution for theSelfbuilder; it Designs, it Manufactures, andit Builds. The company can complete yournew home to the level of Bnish you require,allowing you to undertake as much or as little of the build as you wish. It can Bt anairtightness membrane and insulation toprovide a cosy home requiring minimumheating. Free advice and no hard sell!

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We’ve thought of everything so you can just get the job done. JJI-joists offer a stock range of depths from 145mm to 450mm.

The best design software and technical support are included. We are FSC and PEFC certified and PAS 2050 accredited. Our UK

manufactured I-joists are also fully BIM compatible. So, whether you’re designing or building, the job’s easier with a JJI-Joist.

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Protecting against water and damp can extend to a number of areas, including?ooding, condensation and even under-

ground structural waterproo=ng.And introducing management strategies

within these areas at the earliest stage of adevelopment could ultimately save money andinconvenience in the longer term.

Planning in �ood factorsOne of the most common associations peoplemake with excess water in properties is ?oodingand its damage.

Many homes across the UK are at risk from ?ood water and it’s a problem that we areseeing take an increasing hold across the UK todevastating effect.

However, there are factors which can be considered to better protect homes againstwater damage in the future – and a good timeto build these elements in is at the constructionstage, whether it be to a new build or refurbished property.

Keeping water out as far as possible by introducing ?ood resistance features, or reducing the impact of future ?oods through?ood resilience measures can all be considered.

Measures to improve ?ood resistance include:

• Fitting a ?ood protection guard to doors orreplacing doors completely with a ?oodresistant alternative. Garage door protectionis also available.

• Replacing standard airbricks with ‘self-closing’ alternatives.

• Fitting a ‘non return valve’ to preventsewage going back into the building.

• Checking brickwork is in good conditionand paint with a breathable water-resistantsolution.

• Giving consideration to the =tting of a pumpto evacuate water coming from beneath the building.

Measures to improve ?ood resilience include:

• Replacing standard gypsum plaster with oneof the alternative types that do not absorbwater (such as a cement render).

• Using ceramic or stone tiles with waterproofadhesive and grout.

• Moving all services (boiler etc) high up onthe wall.

• Putting electric sockets higher up the wall(with the cabling coming down from theceiling, rather than the standard lay-out frombelow).

• Replacing kitchens with one that can becleaned, dried and reused, such as onemade of marine ply or steel.

• Fitting a membrane to walls and ?oors, soany water can run behind it to be collectedin a sump/pump unit, rather than enteringthe property.

Ventilation mattersThe impact of wet, damp weather on propertiesdoes not just extend to ?ooding.

In the UK, our climate means that homes canbe subject to condensation, and the trendtowards modern, airtight homes can exacerbatethis problem.

Steve Hodgson, chief executive of the PCA,says that high performance extractors systemsand mechanical ventilation can be critical toolsin managing this problem.

He said: “The most common form ofunwanted dampness in buildings is water fromthe air that forms as condensation. It’s chie?y a

Putting the climate =rmlyunder the spotlightFor people overseeing the new build and refurbishment of their homes, the weather islikely to have had a major impact out on site. However, planning and implementingstrategies to cope with such conditions should not just feature at the construction phaseaccording to national trade body The Property Care Association (PCA)


winter problem as the external air temperature islow and external walls and windows are cold.

“It forms when the air in buildings has a highlevel of relative humidity, caused by activitiessuch as cooking, bathing or showering and drying clothes.

“When this water-laden air comes into contactwith cold surfaces such as windows and coldwalls it can condense, causing water to bedeposited.

“With ever increasing pressures upon homeowners to conserve fuel, insulate anddraught proof their homes, the frequency andseverity of mould growth and condensation-related damp is increasing.

“Often a lack of air exchange and ventilationis a contributory factor to a damp problem andit is imperative that the correct solutions are speci=ed.

“Therefore we’d urge people undertakingproperty development to give this area consid-erable thought, as it can mean the differencebetween a warm, comfortable building or acompletely unappealing environment.”

What Lies BeneathA basement – either created as part of a newbuild project or refurbishment – can create much-needed space for homeowners looking tocreate additional opportunities and ?exibility toget the most from their building.

However, the construction of such spaces has not been without issues within the UK house-building sector.

Research conducted by the NHBC found thattanking defects have been the most commoncause of basement claims since 2006 and thatall the claims were due to water ingress, asopposed to structural defects.

In response to this, the NHBC formed a cross-industry committee, which included thePCA, with a focus on the key issues affectingbasements in the UK and a remit to help shapea new set of standards.

As a result, new guidance - entitled Chapter5.4 – which came into force this year to reducewaterproo=ng failures.

Mr Hodgson said: “In our experience themain causes of failed waterproo=ng are simple.Often systems are poorly designed and/orpoorly executed.

“At the heart of both these issues is a basiclack of appreciation that even the smallest defect

can lead to problems that are both dif=cult totrace and expensive to repair.

It has long been our view that the waterproof-ing system should be selected and designed toreduce risk and minimise the chances of failure.This ethos is now supported by this Chapter,which looks to ensure that any waterproo=ngproject includes input from a waterproo=ngdesign specialist.

“In addition the recommendation within thestandard that primary waterproo=ng should becombined with a second layer of protection isone that delivers robust and reliable, waterproofbuildings.

“It is critical therefore that underground waterproo=ng is tackled by designers that understand ground conditions, the challenges ofthe site and the complexity of the build, as well as considering the =nal performancerequirements of the underground space.

“Furthermore the teams applying, installingand building the underground space must befully aware of the critical nature of what they are doing, the importance of accuracy and theimplications of any defects and errors.

“As a result it is critical that those undertakingany new build project involving undergroundwaterproo=ng seek specialist advice. Thesesame skills can also apply to the refurbishmentof existing basement spaces.

“Ultimately this will ensure their project has a successful outcome - and the necessary protection to ensure a trouble-free future formany, many years to come.”

Research conductedby the NHBC foundthat tanking defectshave been the mostcommon cause ofbasement claimssince 2006 ��


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