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air conditioning & ventilation............16Bathrooms, Showers & wetrooms............................18 - 21Building products ................16, 18 - 19doors & windows....................22 - 25eco & green products ...............25 - 26fires & fireplaces .....................26 - 27floors & flooring ......................27 - 28Heating, plumbing & renewable energy....................28 - 29insulation ................................29 - 31Kitchens & appliances...............31 - 33rainwater products ...................35 - 38roofing & cladding..................38 - 39Stairs & Staircases...........................39Stonework & masonry .....................40

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8 ‘everyone Said i waS mad!’when retired teacher Lesley wymer, took on a self build project for the firsttime, everyone said she was mad. But she says she loved every minute of it.Here’s how she did it… written by Jo mears

20 water efficient SHoweringSteve Lee, ceo methven UK, discusses the importance of choosing the perfect shower system to save on energy, while also being more effective

30 draUgHt proofing aidS SUStainaBLe deveLopmentBy Leonie onslow, draught proofing advisary association

32 Heart of tHe Homecrown imperial gives selfbuilders tips on shape and style for their kitchens

35 tHe rain in tHe UK faLLS mainLy on tHe roofSimon green, category director at polypipe, discusses the rainwater harvesting system options available to selfbuilders

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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, hasinvited Londoners to apply for a share of an£8 million fund aimed at putting design andarchitectural excellence at the heart of com-munity building projects.

Under ‘Build Your Own Home – theLondon Way’ Londoners can now apply forloans or grants from the government’s‘Custom Build’ or ‘Community Right to Build’schemes, which will enable them to developnew and innovatively designed homes orcommunity facilities. The Mayor is particu-larly keen to hear from Londoners who candemonstrate how delivering their proposalsmight help to bring jobs, training or otheremployment opportunities, such as appren-ticeships for young people.

The Mayor, who has already introduceda design guide for new homes as part of hisLondon Plan, has enlisted the help of leadingLondon architects and designers who haveoffered to help successful applicants reQnetheir ideas into projects, which will improvethe capital’s neighbourhoods and make thembetter places to live, work and invest in.

Ben Derbyshire, managing director ofawarding winning architects HTA; PeterMurray, architect and chairman of NewLondon Architecture; David Birkbeck, chiefexecutive of Design for Homes and TamsieThomson, director at the Royal Institute ofBritish Architects, are all lending their expert-ise to the initiative, helping successful biddersto bring their ideas to fruition through special-ist design review sessions.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said:“From grand Georgian squares to theBrutalist developments of modernity, London’sunique architecture has played a key role inmaking this city a fantastic place to live,

work and invest in. As we seek to establisha new vernacular for our capital in the 21st

century, this project will put Londoners them-selves right at the heart of the creativeprocess. Whether it’s new self build homesor a much needed community facility, wewant to see really innovative ideas comingforward. With the help of the top industryexperts we have on board, there’s neverbeen a better opportunity to help shape theneighbourhood in which you live.”

Housing minister Grant Shapps said: “Weare witnessing a self build surge in this coun-try, with more people than ever looking toconstruct their own home or get behind thebuilding of new community facilities. The‘Custom Build’ scheme and ‘CommunityRight to Build’ are great opportunities forpeople across London to be in the drivingseat in delivering the homes, shops and facil-ities their neighbourhood needs. 

“The funding and advice being offeredwill provide a big boost to people eager tobring about change and I would urge allLondoners to make use of the funds and sup-port to ensure their community has the bestchance to thrive in the future.”

Ben Derbyshire said: “It is a very goodthing that the Mayor of London has recog-nised this creative potential, which was indanger of withering for want of support. Wehave certainly fallen far behind what is beingachieved by selfbuilders in the US andNorthern Europe. This initiative will help toincrease the supply of housing in London byleveraging sweat equity into the equation, atthe same time reconnecting citizens withplace-making. We are delighted to beinvolved and happy to support selfbuildersin London.”

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This RIBA seminar will look to explain thechallenges and opportunities of develop-ment in rural communities and the supportto facilitate self build development. Theseminar aims to:• Explain the HCA’s role in supporting

local authorities and developers and theprogress with the Government’s ActionPlan for Self Build Housing

• Provide the strategic context for theAffordable Housing Programme and inparticular explain the recently launched£30 million investment fund to supportself build

• Explain the challenges of developmentand principles of viability of develop-ment and how a collaborative andoften multi funded approach has deliv-ered success.

The speaker is Ken Glendinning, head ofarea for Surrey and Sussex, Homes andCommunities Agency.

Held on September 4 between 2 - 4.30pmat G Live in Guildford. Visit the RIBA web-site at www.architecture.com for moreinformation, booking and fees.

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Housing minister Grant Shapps has named seven sites acrossthe country being set aside speciQcally for groups of peoplelooking to work together to build their own homes. These sites,together with many more opportunities being identiQed bylocal authorities, will create hundreds of new self build oppor-tunities across the country.He also praised the work of councils including Cherwell

District Council, who are looking to give as many local peopleas possible the opportunity to build their own homes. And withDatamonitor predicting that the numbers of mortgages avail-able to selfbuilders will increase by 141 per cent over comingyears, Mr Shapps today wrote to major lenders urging themto consider how they can make the most of the business oppor-tunity that a growing self build sector can offer.Enough surplus previously-used public sector land for up to

60 homes will be made available in Trevenson Park, Pool,Cornwall – making it the nation's Qrst-ever large-scale self buildplot. Six other available sites have been conQrmed. They are:• Kingsweir and Torpoint, Bristol• Spencers Park, Hemel Hempstead• Pleasley Colliery, Bolsover• Upper Tuesley Milford, Surrey• Wilson Road, Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent; and• Chase Avenue, Walton Park, Milton Keynes.

This is just the Qrst step in a self build surge. Mr Shapps hasalso asked the Homes and Communities Agency to continueidentifying sites to be dedicated to group self build projects.The move follows the minister's recent mission to Almere in theNetherlands – Europe's largest low-cost self build project.There, he was able to see the difference that can be madewhen a council gives help to local aspiring selfbuilders.He praised the work of Cherwell District Council in

Oxfordshire, who are following Almere's lead by offering spe-ciQc sites to local people looking to build their own home. Ascouncils across the country draw up their local plans for devel-opment, Mr Shapps urged them to follow Cherwell's example.

Financial support for self build start-upsIn addition to offering land, Grant Shapps also publisheddetails of a new £30 million investment fund to offer peoplethe money they need to lay the foundations for their self build projects – the Qrst time this has been done in the UK.This new fund will offer short term loans to community

groups, builders and other small organisations looking to startself build projects. The money could be used to pay up to 75per cent of a project’s land and early construction costs, andwill be available to organisations planning to build Qve ormore homes at a total cost of up to £3 million.Grant Shapps said: “We are witnessing a self build surge

in this country, with more people than ever looking to constructtheir own home. As I saw for myself in Almere, the self buildcapital of Europe, this shouldn't be a niche interest for theselect few – anyone with a dream to build should be able todo so.So I'm delighted to be able to announce the Qrst seven sites

with plots available exclusively for selfbuilders, as well as £30million to offer short-term loans to help communities get theirprojects off the ground.“This Qrst-ever package of self build support will help to

achieve our goal to double the size of the industry over thenext few years, but I want us to go further still. The newnational planning rules require councils to consider the needsof selfbuilders in their area, and I would urge authorities acrossthe country to look to Cherwell and the innovative work thereas an exciting example of how this can be achieved.”

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1VIESSMANNViessmann has launched a new rangeof Vitodens 100-W gas Eredcondensing boilers. The system andcombination boilers can be installed ina greater number of locations aroundthe home due to a maximum Fuelength of 19 metres (19 kW model),making them ideally suited for socialhousing projects and homes whereavailable space is at a premium.Uniquely, the output is the same forheating and hot water, from 19 to 35kW, meeting consumer demand forhigh performance.

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3FRANKLIN WINDOWSFranklin Windows is one of theUK’s leading manufacturers ofcomposite windows, doors, andconservatories with over 12years experience in this nichemarket. The products arepowdercoated aluminium on theexterior in almost any colour andare maintenance free. A luxuryhardwood clads the interior, sowhether you want modern ortraditional, Franklin’s range ofbifolding or sliding doors andwindows can Et perfectly. Theyalso have a range of compositewindows and doors speciEcallyfor eco builds and Passivehausrated projects.

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4RAINCLEAR SYSTEMSThe house builder who wants longlasting, quality aluminium guttering butwithout the installation headaches needworry no more! “The new SnapIT rangeof aluminium guttering is just what theindustry needs,” explains Daniel Hopkins,director of Rainclear Systems Ltd, UKindependent stockists and distributor ofcast iron, aluminium and bespoke metalguttering and downpipe systems. SnapITis a quality aluminium gutter system,which comes in a smart ‘contemporary’or ‘heritage’ Enish and simply clicks intoplace, saving signiEcant time and hassle.Made from 80 per cent recycled materialit’s also an environmentally friendlyoption. “At a signiEcantly cheaper pricethan cast aluminium, it’s a perfect choicefor builders striving for quality but withlimited budget and time.”

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5KNAUF INSULATIONAccounting for more than 55 per cent of the market for external cavity wall insulation, full-Ellglass mineral wool can deliver comparable thermal performance as like for like partial Ellsolutions, such as rigid foam boards, but at a signiEcantly lower cost. What’s more, as full-Ellsolutions are quick and easy to install, with no need for retaining discs, labour costs aresimilarly reduced. Knauf Insulation’s range of Earthwool DriTherm Cavity Slabs also deliverexceptional environmental performance and are manufactured using the innovative ECOSE®Technology – a revolutionary bio-based, formaldehyde-free binder technology that is basedon rapidly renewable materials, rather than petro-based chemicals.

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6ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETYIf you want to build your own home in a waythat respects the environment, Ecology BuildingSociety’s self build mortgages could help yourealise your dream. Ecology has beensupporting sustainable building projects since1981, and their experience in working closelywith selfbuilders means you get a friendly,knowledgeable service from their mortgageteam. They’re keen to support ecological newbuilds, renovations and conversions, as well asenergy saving improvements to existingproperties. Their range of C-Change mortgagediscounts reward you for cutting the carbonfootprint of your property – meaning you saveon your mortgage as well as your energy bills.

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One of the UK’s most popular contemporaryhome shows, Grand Designs Live, will bemaking a welcome return to the NEC for the7th year running from 12-14October 2012,showcasing a range of innovative and inspi-rational ideas for home owners and self-builders. With over 500 exhibiting compa-nies, the 2012 is set to be the busiest onrecord.Visitors will be able to come and explore

over six different sections of home wares,interiors, furnishings, kitchens, bathrooms,building products and services as well as thelatest gadgets and innovations for home renovations and improvements. Aspiring self-builders will once again be able to bookfree consultations with a wide range of plan-ning, Qnancial and design experts to discusstheir own Grand Design ideas.This year’s show will be split into the

following sections: Grand Build sponsoredby VELUX, Grand Interiors sponsored byDulux, Grand Kitchens sponsored by Miele,Grand Bathrooms, Grand Technology andGrand Gardens.Visitors can also expect new features at

the show including; The Automated Homeworking with CEDIA, which will showcasesome of the most cutting edge technology in the world of home automation within theGrand Technology area, The Nano Villagesponsored by VELUX in Grand Build, will cel-ebrate the 100th Grand Design house beingbuilt this year by creating a showcase aarchitectural models of houses from thegrand designs TV series.

Other show highlights will include theGrand Theatre, which will host a number ofhot debates and seminars with a range ofTV experts and guest speakers – from self-builders to interior designers as well asaddressing local planning and buildingissues. Visitors can also Qnd free advice fromarchitects, interiors designers and landscapegardeners in the Ask an Expert feature sponsored by VELUX, and demonstrationsfrom some of London’s top chefs in the LiveKitchen Experience, sponsored by Miele.For the eco conscious visitor, Kevin’s

Green Heroes will showcase a selection ofthe most innovative green building productsof today; some of which are yet to arrive onthe market.Kevin McCloud will be at the Birmingham

show meeting fans, chairing debates in theGrand Theatre and sharing his GrandDesign experiences with visitors.With over 47,000 consumers expected

to visit the event over three days, GrandDesigns Live Birmingham will offer visitors agreat day out, 100s of innovative ideas forthe home, specialist exhibitors and freeexpert advice all under one roof – making itan invaluable and unmissable event forhome lovers.

Grand Designs Live Birmingham takes placefrom 12-14 October 2012 at Birmingham’sNEC. Save £££’s when you book inadvance. Order your tickets online atwww.granddesignslive.com or call thebooking hotline on 0844 854 1348.

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Architects Sanitov Studio have designed aninnovative Houseboat, which is mooredalong the Thames at St Katharine Docks.Alexander Host, the Danish designer behindThe Ark, approached Hunter Douglas withan interest in specifying one of their suncontrol solutions.Designers involved on the project were

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New research commissioned by Rockwoolfound that over the past Qve years half of all house Qres in the UK were attendedby Qre brigades, with the rest extinguishedby homeowners, other residents andneighbours or by other means. OfQcialQre statistics capture those Qres attendedby the Qre brigade and in 2010-2011DCLG Qre statistics recorded 45,000dwelling Qres extinguished by Fire andRescue Services, potentially meaning anadditional 45,000 house Qres beingextinguished without Qre brigade interven-tion, and meaning the actual number ofdwelling Qres occurring in the UK is dou-ble the ofQcial statistics.

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There is a common misconception thatthe approaching government cuts presentan end to the Feed-In Tariff Scheme. PaulBeaumont, managing director at TheHouse of Solar, clariQes the situation andexplains how home and property ownerscan still beneQt from the scheme.With energy prices set to increase

signiQcantly over the next decade andbeyond, a foresighted homeowner wouldbe wise to look at ways of reducing theirannual electricity bill. The Department ofEnergy and Climate Change estimatesthat the average household energy billwill have risen by £200 annually come2030. This is largely driven by risinginternational prices for fossil fuels.

The much publicised Feed-In Tariff (FiT)scheme offers a green, long-term solutionto looming energy price hikes. The fastapproaching tariff reduction could makethe scheme appear less attractive anddissuade consumers and businesses frominstalling solar panels. However, evenafter the cuts, the FiT scheme will still offervarious Qnancial beneQts:• Make money while running underyour own steam

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‘Everyone said I was mad!’

When retired teacher Lesley Wymer, took on a self build project for the Irst time, everyone said she was mad. But she

says she loved every minute of it. Here’s how she did it…Written by Jo Mears

When Lesley Wymer was recovering from a car accident and her leg was in plaster, herfriend drove her out to a country pub inHertfordshire. “It was a lovely sunny day andthe friend, whose husband was a propertydeveloper, said, ‘why don’t I show you his latestplot, as it is just round the corner?’” Lesley and her friend went to look at the site,

which consisted of quarter of an acre and aderelict prefab bungalow. “But it was the gar-

den that really attracted me,” recalled Lesley. “Ijust had such a good feeling about it. It was alovely sunny day and it was overgrown withroses and clematis and there were birds every-where. I was so enthused I manage to make itto the top of the garden on my crutches, whereit felt like I was up in the sky and the clouds,and on the spur of the moment I just said,‘Would your husband sell it to me?’”The friend said she would ask and within a

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few months Lesley had bought the plot and wasembarking on her Irst self build project. “Myfamily thought I was mad,” Lesley remembered.“But I decided to trust my instincts. The gardenhad a sort of magic feel, rather like that bookThe Enchanted Garden.”When Lesley bought the plot and prefab

bungalow she also bought the plans from the previous owner. “I knew he’d had lots of prob-lems getting planning permission because all the

locals wanted something in keeping with all theother period properties in the area and also ata very low height. They had already tried sev-eral designs, so I accepted it was probably bestto go with what they had already negotiated.”“The site slopes signiIcantly from the southern

boundary to the northern one,” added architectAndrew Goodman, who Lesley engaged,“which meant we were restricted by the heightand so had to excavate quite deeply and use a

`The garden reallyhad a sort ofmagic feel, ratherlike that book The EnchantedGarden’– Lesley Wymer

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TOP: THE BACK OF LESLEY WYMER’S ECO HOUSEIN WESTMILL WITH THE WONDERFUL GARDENTHAT FIRST ATTRACTED HER TO THE PROPERTY. THE SLATE ROOF TILES ARE FROM RIDGEONSROOFING NEARBY

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high retaining wall, before the new house couldbe built.”However, although she wasn’t able to alter

the exterior of the house, Lesley was able toemploy eco builder Pat Wilkinson fromTouchwood Homes, who specialises in lowenergy, low impact buildings. “I got talking toPat and really liked him and his ideas,” recalledLesley. “He was really passionate about ecolog-ical building and he helped me draw up plansto build the house in a Passiv style, with 250mmthick recycled cellulose insulation, an airtightmembrane to avoid draughts, a Swedish timberframe, solar panels for heating water, a heatrecovery system and even a rainwater harvest-ing for re-use within the house.”She also enlisted the help of interior builder

Ian Felstead, who did all the inside work suchas the Jooring, building cupboards, installingthe kitchen and even the plumbing. “He reallywas the most amazing man!” Lesley enthused,“as there was no problem he couldn’t solve.”The whole build took roughly a year but Lesley,who was renting a bungalow nearby, moved inafter six months. “It was a bit mad really,”recalled Lesley. “As they hadn’t even laid thecement Joor downstairs or built the staircase tothe Irst Joor so I had to access my bedroom viaa ladder. But I was desperate to move in by thenas I had all my possessions in storage and thelease on my bungalow was coming up. I wasalso keen to project manage the build, so it wasgood that I could be on-hand all the time.”Lesley’s previous home was a period mill,

where at one time she ran a stables and a bedand breakfast but after she was unexpectedlywidowed, and her children left home, the housebecame too big for her to manage. “I made themistake of thinking the furniture from my oldhouse would all It into the new one,” recalledLesley. “When in fact a lot of it was too largeand I had to give it to my children or to Oxfam.”Lesley was a keen recycler long before it wasfashionable. “In fact,” she said with a grin,“when they demolished the prefab bungalow,we had only one skip full of waste, as I man-aged to recycle everything else, and I’m stillburning the wood from it now on my Ire!”In the new house Lesley has two sources of

heat, a Clearview wood-burning stove in the sit-ting room and a large blue aga in the bigkitchen. “The original kitchen, from the previous LESLEY’S SOFAS FROM HER PREVIOUS HOME MANAGED TO FIT IN THE LIVING ROOM

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owner’s plans, was intended to be situated in aroom at the front of the house but I decided tochange it around and turn the larger room at theback of the house into the kitchen, and maketheir intended kitchen the sitting room. This wasbecause I wanted the kitchen to be a sort of liv-ing room as well as a kitchen and so I neededit to be large. I also insisted on low level unitsso that I could put up pictures and other artefactson the walls and have a comfy sofa in there,”she explained.Lesley’s biggest extravagance though was an

electric aga, which cost £12,000. “Again,everyone said I was mad,” recalled Lesley. “ButI’m so glad I stuck to my guns, because I love it.Although the initial outlay was very costly, it Iresup on economy seven overnight and in summeryou can turn it off because it has an electricmodule. It really is all the heating I need for thehouse. I also didn’t want oil because then Iwould have to Ind a space for the tank and runthe risk of it running out at an awkward moment,which has happened to me in previous homes.”One of the major changes Lesley and Pat

made to the original plans for the house was tohave a huge central hall with a gallery, andJoor to ceiling windows with a glass roof. “Itreally is a lovely feature and keeps the houselight even in Winter,” says Lesley. “My youngergrandchildren also love it because it is a greatopen space to play in and they love pushing

their prams around and calling down from thegallery windows above.”As well as project managing the house,

Lesley carried out a lot of the labour herself. “Myadvice to other would-be selfbuilders is, don’tpay someone to do something you can do your-self. I only paid crafts people and managed allthe painting and woodwork of both the interiorand exterior myself. I really enjoyed being partof the whole process and particularly enjoyedchoosing paint colours – although, in general,I’ve gone for neutral backdrops, because beinga bit of a clutter person, busy wallpaper wouldnever work for me!”For the exterior Lesley settled on wood

cladding. “That was the one thing I wasn’t verykeen on at Irst,” says Lesley. “Because I imag-ined it could only be painted white or black butactually in the end I found a grey blue madeby Tikkurila, which, actually, I really love now.In fact I made blue-grey-cream my colourscheme for the whole house.” Looking back, Lesley feels she did make a

few mistakes with the build. “My biggest onewas being in too much of a hurry,” she says.“Which meant I had to forgo having a cellarbuilt, which, in hindsight, would have been agreat use of space and a brilliant place to hideclutter. I also wished the roof wasn’t quite sosloping as it is impractical for storage becauseit is hard to Ind wardrobes of the right size to

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LindabLindab’s Rainline rainwater system was recently speci0ed by Forfar based@rchitects Scotland Ltd for an exclusive development of three super insu-lated, low energy timber frame town houses at St Rules Boatyard, St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. These luxury townhouses close to the famousSt Andrews golf course are set in a conservation area, have sea viewsand overlook the harbour. For the main construction, prefabricated closedpanel timber kits were used with cladding to the front elevations. For therainwater gutters and downpipes, Lindab Rainline in an Aluzinc coated0nish was speci0ed, because, as project architect Paul Fretwell said,“Rainline was the ideal product to help with our environmentally friendlybuild – it has the lowest carbon foot print and aesthetically, it is very pleas-ing to the eye in what is a conservation area. Importantly, its Aluzinc coat-ing will ensure its long term performance within a coastal environment.”Combined with high performance and competitive pricing, Rainline is oneof the most effective solutions for the control of rain drainage on all typesof buildings. Manufactured from high quality steel, a high percentage ofwhich is recycled material, Rainline offers minimal thermal movement andUV stability. It will not crack, fade, blister or peel, is highly resistant to cor-rosion and virtually maintenance free.

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It.” Her favourite item, though, is a colourfulsplashback piece of fused glass behind theaga, which she picked up at the self build exhi-bition in the O2. “The striped fused glass splash-back was made by a wonderful craftsman fromSt David’s called Rupert Scott and it has the mostamazing vibrant colours!” she enthused.However, all in all, Lesley is delighted with

her new home. “When the family came atChristmas the dining hall and galleried areareally came into its own,” she said, ”and con-trary to what everyone thought, I really lovedbuilding my own house, in fact, so much so, I’meven consider embarking on another project, ifI can Ind a suitable plot in the area, only thistime I will make sure I take my time!”

THE WALLS IN THE MASTER BEDROOM ARE PAINTED IN ‘VERTS DE FERME’ BY FARROW AND BALL

LESLEY HAD UNDERFLOOR HEATING INSTALLED IN THE CENTRAL HALL DINING AREA BUT FINDS THE HOUSE IS SO WARM SHE NEVER NEEDS TO USE IT

project costsOverall cost of land: £350,000Overall cost of project: £300,000Value of property now: Circa £600,000

What was the high point of the project�“Having the family for lunch at Christmas inthe lovely galleried dining area.”

The low point was:“Realising that I couldn’t It a cellar in.”

Contacts• Architect: Andrew Goodman of Good Architecture www.goodarchitecture.co.uk

• Kitchen units: Wickeswww.wickes.co.uk

• Beams: Masonite www.masonitebeams.co.uk

• Doors and staircase: Castle Joinery • Frame and insulation: Touchwood Homeswww.touchwoodhomes.co.uk

• Interior builder: Ian Felstead • Heat recovery system: Rega www.rega-uk.com

• Guttering: Lindab www.lindab.co.uk

• Interior paint: Farrow and Ball www.farrow-ball.com

• Windows: www.Pro!n.!• Wooden Jooring: Direct Carpets • Rainwater harvester: Broadway Systemswww.broadwaysystems.co.uk

• Stove: Clearview www.clearviewstoves.com

• Solar panels: Navitronwww.navitron.org.uk

• Aga: Aga www.aga-web.co.uk• Roof tiles: Ridgeons www.ridgeons.co.uk

• Bathroom equipment : Direct Bathrooms & Tiles www.directtilesandbathrooms.co.uk

• Exterior wood preserve/paint:www.tikkurila.com

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Everbuild Building ProductsWonder Wipes have long been the"rst choice wipe for the nation’s trades-men and DIY’ers. In addition to thehugely popular original multi-useWonder Wipes and heavy dutyWonder Wipes, the range nowincludes glass & shiny surface WonderWipes and home & garden WonderWipes. Wonder Wipes have alwaysbeen the wipes that work, and nowthey work in the garden and on glasstoo! New glass & shiny surfaceWonder Wipes are a specially formu-

lated industrial strength wipe designed to instantly clean glass and othershiny surfaces without leaving a smear.

Tel: 0113 240 3456 www.everbuild.co.uk

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DickiesUK Worker of the Year, Dickies’ initia-tive to recognise and reward excel-lence in the UK’s workforce is wellunderway for 2012 – with the entryperiod having now reached thehalfway stage. The world-renownedworkwear brand, celebrating its 90th

birthday in 2012, is joined in thisyear’s nationwide search to 8nd theworker who exempli8es everything thatembodies “doing a great job” by carmanufacturer SEAT, which is providingthe prize for the winner of the title. The

year’s prize is certainly the most attractive yet: SEAT’s 9agship saloon model,the luxurious new 143PS Exeo S Ecomotive TDI, which as well as beingbrilliantly equipped, boasts a CO2 rating of just 117g/km.

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IronmongeryDirectThe brand new Spring/Summer cata-logue issue 82 is out now and it’s big-ger than ever! With over 1,000 greatnew products added, all ironmongeryproducts now come with a minimum.ve year guarantee – as standard. Thelatest 800 page catalogue is packedfull of unbeatable value for the trades-man. By listening to customer feed-back, IronmongeryDirect has selectedmany more new products for thetradesman including an exclusiverange of Ducasse sliding door systems

with a 25 year guarantee, a huge range of Jedo dark bronze door andwindow hardware and Croydex Flexi-Fix bathroom ranges.

Tel: 0808 168 28 28 www.IronmongeryDirect.com

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TarmacIf the thought of -xing a wobbly patioor levelling an uneven .oor leaves youin a cold sweat then you’re not alone.Millions of Brits are throwing awaythousands of pounds every year bypaying external workmen to do jobsthey could easily tackle themselves.

To help DIY novices, Tarmac havelaunched their new and revolutionaryrange of U-CAN products, available inB&Q stores nationwide.

The company is also searching for the UK’s worst DIY dodgers, name andshame them and you could win £1,000 B&Q vouchers

tarmac@conect-group.com www.u-can.tv

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Copper Development AssociationSpecifying the right building material involves a complicated decision-making process and is fundamentalto the success of every construction project. The products you use need to meet the highest standards ofquality and, more importantly, they need to be materials you can trust. Copper pipework services havebeen in widespread use for decades: proven performance that demonstrates copper has a pedigreeunsurpassed by any other pipework material. Copper gives you versatility, performance and con-dence.In today’s more environmentally-conscious world, copper is a product that not only offers excellent healthbene-ts, but can also be recycled at the end of its useful life to help conserve the planet’s natural resources.• Copper is 100 per cent recyclable with no loss in properties• In Europe 42 per cent of the copper demand is met by recycled material• Copper tube manufacturers use, on average, more than 50 per cent recycled materials in their tubes• Copper has been recycled for 10,000 years and is today the world’s most recycled plumbing material.

You don’t have to be made of money to build with copper; with cost-effectiveness, performance, reliabilityand peace of mind, the smart money‘s on copper.

Tel: 01442 275705 www.come-home-to-copper.co.uk

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Swish Building ProductsSwish Building Products offers a range of ‘over’ fascia ventilators that provide unobtrusive roof ventilationreplacing the need for vented sof3t. Available in 10mm and 25mm options, these offer clean unbrokensight lines to the roo4ine. The Swish ventilators offer complete compliance with Part F of BuildingRegulations for England and Wales. Under these regulations roofs with a pitch between 15˚ and 70˚and insulation at ceiling level require a 10mm air path at the eaves, while 4at roofs or pitched roofs withthe ceiling following the plane of the roof require a 25mm air path at the eaves. Greg Wilde, SwishBuilding Products, said: “There is huge focus on insulation and energy ef3ciency but adequate ventilation,particularly in roof space, is of critical importance if condensation build-up and all the problems that gowith it are to be avoided.” The Swish systems are available in one metre lengths and interlock for aquicker and more ef3cient installation. They are also substantial enough to take the weight of the bottomrow of roof tiles and restrict the ingress of insects and small birds without restricting air4ow. The Swishventilators also meet the current edition of BS 5250:2002 governing ventilation, as set out in buildingregulations for Scotland and Northern Ireland. For more information on Swish’s full range of rainwater,roo4ine and cladding products visit the website or call.

Tel: 01827 317 200 www.swishbp.co.uk

The choice you’ll be glad you madeTata Steel Colorcoat Urban® is an innovative metal standing seam solution for roofs and walls, backed bya BBA certi8ed 40 year guarantee, and speci8ed on eco homes for those wishing to achieve a high levelof sustainability.The quick 8t system utilises the Urban Seam® resulting in reduced time on site, whilst retaining excellent whole life costs, as you would expect from Tata Steel. And with excellent aesthetics, performance and eco-credentials, Colorcoat Urban® really is the choice for sustainable roo8ng. Visit our stand at Grand Designs Live, Birmingham. Stand Number B635.

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RemmersWith the increasing demands for thesafe disposal of packaging, Remmerscontinue to lead the way in innovativepackaging solutions by reducing theimpact on the environment when itcomes to disposal. The task – how canwe make mixing resins and hardeners‘fool proof’? The solution is brilliantlysimple – deliver the products in a multi-chamber bag. With this new bag, mix-ing errors are now impossible. Thecomponents are packaged in the cur-rent mixing ratio in a single plastic bag

separated by a plastic clip which, when removed; the two components canbe safely and cleanly mixed by kneading. It takes less than 60 seconds.

Tel: 0845 373 0103 www.remmers.co.uk

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IronmongeryDirectThe new IronmongeryDirect catalogue83 offers an extensive choice of over13,500 high quality ironmongeryproducts. With more than 1,000 greatnew additions, all ironmongery itemsnow come with a minimum )ve yearguarantee – as standard. Order the lat-est catalogue with over 800 pagespacked full of unbeatable trade prices.IronmongeryDirect, mail order supplierof ironmongery products to the trade,has a huge choice of building andmaintenance solutions all ready for

same day dispatch. For many tradesmen, leaving the site to source the correct hardware products can cost time and money; that is whyIronmongeryDirect provides a reliable next day delivery service.

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Snickers WorkwearTo compliment its new App, which isavailable through the iPhone market-place, Snickers Workwear has justlaunched its new website. Check outwww.snickersworkwear.co.uk for thelatest information on the complete andextensive range of working clothes andaccessories for discerning tradesmenand women. It's user-friendly site withall the product, colour and sizing infor-mation you'll need to select preciselythe right garment and accessory to getthe job done. There’s trousers, toolve-

sts, kneepads, jackets, shirts, 'eeces, undergarments, socks, gloves, tool-carriers and accessories – literally hundreds of different garments, colourssizes and accessories to choose from.

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Simpson Strong-TieSimpson Strong Tie has added anotherrevolutionary time saving product to itsexpanding portfolio aimed speci*callyat the building trade with the introduc-tion of the Toothed Thin Coat Bead(TTCB). This latest addition to the com-pany’s thin coat bead range is uniquein that it needs no nails or screws toinstall it – all it requires is a push andtap into place for a *rm *t to the plasterboard. TTCB is also easy to dismountand reposition without damaging thebead or plaster board and can be

used for traditional *xing methods in awkward areas. It comes in three dif-ferent lengths – 2.4m, 2.7m and 3.0m.

Tel: 01827 255600 www.strongtie.co.uk

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Shades BathroomsNew for 2012, Shades Bathrooms has introduced a number of productsto its existing collection of high quality 'tted and modular bathroom furni-ture. Designed to provide a stylish storage solution, the new ranges arealso extremely affordable. Based on emerging trends, the additions include nine new doors that rangefrom classic designs such as Rovigo, a 'tted shaker oak timber doorthrough to Lonigo, a handless modular design that delivers the ultimate incontemporary styling.To compliment the new 'tted furniture, Shades has also introduced a brandnew range of affordable solid surfaces and handles that provide the perfectway to add a touch of luxury to the overall design. To help support the launch of all its new products with its retail customers,Moores is introducing a new compact display stand that will assist show-rooms in displaying the growing ranges on offer from Shades, in a com-pact and space saving way.

Tel: 01937 842394 www.moores.co.uk

British Ceramic TileBritish Ceramic Tile has launched its most extensive collection of colouredceramic wall tiles to date with the introduction of The Colour Compendium.Designed and made right here in the UK, this new collection is a completerange of coloured ceramic wall tiles in gloss, satin and textured 1nishes.Available in a versatile 148 x 148mm size, in over 60 on-trend colours,these high quality tiles have premium glazes and a durable white body,with a shade to suit every tiling project. There are 46 gloss and 20 satincolours to choose from, with each colour also complemented by a scoredoption enabling a mosaic effect to be created – helping to keep installationcosts to a minimum. Sheila Elliott, creative director at British Ceramic Tile,says: “The latest colour trends in interior design have been a key in2uencein the creation of this collection, allowing us to provide customers with arainbow of shades that are very much of the moment, yet we have still takeninto consideration more traditional and conservative tastes. There is a hugechoice of colours from bold, zingy brights and fashion shades of teal, cobaltblue and aubergine through to a selection of soft pastels and neutrals.”

Tel: 0845 6187 148 www.britishceramictile.com

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JIS EuropeJIS Europe of Haywards Heath hasintroduced a heated towel rail to itsSussex range named The Camber. Thetowel rail is manufactured with a gentlycurved front and in an elegant roundsection shape with twelve horizontalrails giving an appearance of re)nedluxury with ample choice for towelhanging. The Camber is supplied inthree sizes all 700mm high with widthsof 400mm, 520mm and 620mm. Itcan be used in dual fuel formats orelectric, which will allow the rail to be

heated when the central heating is turned off. The Camber towel rail is man-ufactured in 100 per cent stainless steel.

Tel: 01444 831200 www.thecoastalrange.co.uk

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StelradPerhaps best known for their steelpanel radiators, Stelrad also offer awide range of contemporary anddesigner radiators and towel rails –there’s one for every applicationaround the home.

From premium panel radiators, totowel rails – there’s an option for yourperfect bathroom – and because it’sfrom Stelrad, you know it will be avail-able, reliable and value for money.

Tel: 0870 849 8056 www.stelrad.com

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Francis PeglerAs European boutique style bathroomsbecome increasing popular, the man-ufacturers behind the renownedFrancis Pegler range have incorpo-rated concealed bathroom systemsplus increased its tap collections to satisfy demand. The Francis PeglerBathroom tap range has now beenclassi$ed into three distinct categories:Designer, Modern and Traditional.Each category boasts a comprehen-sive range of taps that re%ect the sec-tion in which they sit. The three new

ranges: Adorn, Manta and Strata Blade are featured within the Designerand Modern collections.

Tel: 0844 243 4400 www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

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Snickers WorkwearWith a contemporary design and cosycomfort, this durable Hoodie is greatfor all trades on-site.

It’s made from a three-threaded fabricfor extra ruggedness with an adjust-able drawstring hood and also fea-tures patented MultiPockets™, twosmart side pockets, perfect for amobile phone or glasses plus a gui-ded wire system inside to protect youraudio cables.

With top quality Snickers embroidery on the front, it also has reinforcedelbows and is available in a wide range of sizes in black, blue, white or khaki.

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GerberitWhat could possibly improve your bathroom experience at home? A feel-ing of total tranquillity? Five extra minutes to yourself or the latest must-haveappliance? Already making waves across Europe, the Geberit AquaClean, the WC that cleans you with water, is taking bathroom technologyand hygiene to a new frontier. Hiding advanced technology within an ele-gant Nordic inspired design, the Geberit AquaClean 8000plus providesan instant feeling of cleanliness. Effortlessly easy-to-use, you’ll wonder howyou ever did without it. Sit back and relax as an ergonomically designedsoft-close seat provides you with the most comfortable sitting position pos-sible. Easily adjustable cleaning functions and a gentle warm air dryingsystem ensure there is a combination of settings for everyone in the home.Simply pressing the easily located button initiates a gentle spray of water,at a comfortable temperature and at your chosen comfortable pressure.The shower nozzle is automatically cleaned with fresh water before andafter each use, while the special ceramic surface has dirt-repellent proper-ties making the Geberit AquaClean 8000plus extremely easy-to-clean.

Tel: 0800 032 9629 www.i-love-water.co.uk

ShowerluxRenowned for luxury shower enclosures, Showerlux UK is introducing anew legacy its collection. Designed with the same level of quality andcraftsmanship that’s come to be expected from the leading bathroombrand, the Legacy range offers one difference – a lower price point.Available in an extensive range of differing styles to suit every bathroom,Legacy has been generously designed with complimenting ,nishingtouches – from the chromium plated, ergonomic European handle designto the ultra smooth closing of the enclosure doors. Perfectly formed as aspace saving solution, Legacy Quadrant, Legacy Pivot and Legacy OffsetQuadrant have all been cleverly designed to offer a spacious showeringexperience while occupying a small amount of wall space. With smoothrolling/soft hinged doors, each solution has been carefully crafted to givethe ultimate luxury showering experience. Designed for recess situations,Legacy Bi-fold features an innovative hinge system that’s perfectly balancedto create a smooth opening and closing action – making it ideal for anyawkward space.

Tel: 02476 639400 www.showerlux.co.uk

Water ef?cient showeringSteve Lee, CEO Methven UK, discusses

the importance of choosing the perfect shower system to save on energy, while also being more effective

With ever-increasing water bills and the movetowards water meters being installed in homesacross the UK, the time spent relaxing in theshower is becoming increasingly valuable.According to recent studies conducted byOFWAT (Of?ce of Water Services), the averageshower lasts around eight minutes and the UKfamily’s water bill is over £350 a year.The social pressure to be eco-friendly and

environmentally aware is also growing. Fallingbehind other countries on water ef?ciency hasalarmed of?cial bodies, who predict the nation’swater bill to be doubled by 2022. In order toavoid exp-ensive water bills and the unneces-sary cost of switching to meters in the future, itis important for people building their dreamhome or renovating bathrooms to considerinstalling water-saving technology and cuttingdown their water usage as soon as possible.Climate change is also an important issue

that needs to be taken into account. Due to fac-tors such as dry winters, water leakage andgrowth in population, the UK’s water consump-

tion is higher per person than our neighbouringcountries, such as Holland (128 litres/c/d) andGermany (122 Litres/c/d). In 2011 wereceived just two thirds of our average rainfall,resulting in the biggest drought in a decade. Asa result of this, parts of the UK experienced ahose pipe ban with strict penalties for anyonefailing to adhere.The Environment Agency states that we use

150 litres of water per person per day in theUK, of which around 60 litres is used for show-ers. This equates to over one third of our dailywater consumption, so ef?cient showering is ofparamount importance. There are many simple ways in which water

usage can be reduced by changing our show-ering habits, such as spending less time in theshower. However, in a more concerted attemptto support sustainable living, manufacturers arebringing out new and innovative showeringproducts, which are neither costly to consumersnor to the world’s water supply. The key to encouraging the use of water saving

showers is to ensure that the showering experi-ence is not diminished in any way by these newfeatures; a ?ne balancing act that is key to thelongevity of these products and underlining theenvironmental impact of our showering habits.After all, modern showering is much more thanjust a practical activity. Whether it’s to kick startyour day or to allow you to unwind and relax aftera stressful long day, the showering experience

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can be perceived as a moment of either tranquillity or invigoration.Many bathroom suppliers are introducing new products to the market

such as water-saving @ow restrictors and aerated shower heads, watertrackers and pre-timers – just to name a few. With the government plan-ning for most homes to have a water meter installed by 2020, companiesaren’t persuading consumers to restrict their use, but they are helping themreduce the water they waste.One country that has championed the use of water saving showers is

Australia. With rising problems from water shortage, there were many dif-ferent water sustainability programmes put in place to tackle this problemnationally. To contribute to these programmes, technologies such asSatinjet® were designed to help businesses and consumers decrease theamount of water @ow in the shower. In turn, the effects would subsequentlydecrease water and energy bills.There is not only conventional and aerated shower sprays, some show-

ers use twin jets of water that collide and turn into thousands of tinydroplets to provide a quality shower that will cleanse your entire body butfeel soft to your face. Already a hit with spas and beauty salons in NewZealand, Australia and the US, this type of Shower, in particular, deliversa truly holistic, life-enhancing showering experience.Contrary to some people’s opinion, eco-friendliness and water ef?-

ciency don’t have to be dull and unattractive. Many shower ranges canbe used in a stylish setting to help enhance the look of your bathroom.Many selfbuilders are fast becoming part of the shower-ef?ciency revo-

lution. It is now more important than ever to join the communal effort todecrease water usage through new homes and bathroom renovations.Investing money in these new technologies allows you to get the best outof your bathroom while also safeguarding the world’s water supply andsubsequently improving our planet’s natural resources. Not to mentionreducing your water bills!

Contrary to some people’sopinion, eco-friendliness andwater ef?ciency don’t have tobe dull and unattractive... ��

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VentrollaVentrolla Hereford, Worcester andSouth Wales has completed a hat-trickof window renovations to help cus-tomers preserve their sashes. Firstly, anAbergavenny based chartered build-ing surveyor turned to Ventrolla toupgrade the sash windows in hisGeorgian home, after working withthem on a number of restoration proj-ects in his professional career. Withover 20 years experience as a sur-veyor for listed buildings, MarkNicholls had been previously

impressed with Ventrolla’s service. Mark said: “I am a strong believer inrestoration over replacement, especially to preserve the character of periodhomes, so it’s good to work with a company that shares the same ethos.”

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ProtecProtec have launched a dust barrier fordoorways, knocking down overheadsand building reputations. In under aminute the new ZipDoor dust barriercan be !tted to a doorway to seal aroom and immediately contain all dust,dirt and its subsequent clean-up timeand costs. ZipDoor is quick and easyto !t to a doorframe using speciallydesigned double sided tape and fea-tures glued-in zips and recyclableheavy duty polythene to create a quickand secure dust barrier. The product is

designed speci!cally to aid dust containment in construction, refurbishment,and maintenance settings.

Tel: 0800 834 704 www.protection.co.uk

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VicaimaVicaima’s new Just White entrancedoor systems have been chosen byBellway Homes for City View, the com-pany’s latest landmark development incentral London. City View’s contempo-rary design incorporates quality .ttingsas standard and 50 of Vicaima’s JustWhite superior .nish edge bandedentrance doorsets have been usedthroughout the development. Thesewere supplied fully assembled, includ-ing oak thresholds complying withDDA requirements, and have grooved

faces. All have PAS 23/24 security ratings and are .tted with WinkhausAV2 3 point security locks, anti-bump thumbturn eurocylinders and stainlesssteel security escutcheons.

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GaradorGarador has taken the design of thegarage door one step further with thelaunch of its new range of ‘DesignDoors’, which gives a whole newdesign choice for the outside appear-ance of properties. The range includesnine stylish designs of subtle circularand square shapes which are avail-able on Garadors ‘Design Range100’ – horizontal panels or ‘DesignRange 200’ – vertical panels. And,with a choice of eight colours, white,black, green, blue, steel blue, brown,

red and titan metallic, the Garador Design Range offers something for every-one, and will compliment the exterior of any home.

Tel: 01935 443722 www.garador.co.uk

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This is because from 2013 onwards, the European Eco-Design directive (EC ordinance 641/2009) for “energy-related products”, ErP forshort, will impose increasingly stricter requirements EU-wide for the energy efficiency of glandless pumps. Due to the ErP Directive, only extremely power-saving, high efficiency pumps may be used, such as the new standard high efficiency Wilo-Yonos PICO. Not only does the environment profit from this, but also the building owner receives a lower electricity bill. The change to this new, efficient pump generation is future-proof and therefore even in the short term would be a worthwhile investment.

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DrugasarThe Metro 130XT is part of a series ofcontemporary gas %res that allow youto design the %re to suit your livingroom. It is a balanced &ue gas %re, soit can be installed with or without aconventional chimney. At 1.3 metreswide, with a high window and gener-ous heat output, it is suitable for largerliving spaces. It is available with achoice of rustic logs, birch twigs,Carrara white stones or Greystonepebble %re beds. The interior can besmooth black or black Ceraglass, a

mirror-like material, which gives extra dramatic depth to the &ame picture.There are %ve different versions of the Metro 130XT.

Tel: 0161 793 8700 www.dru�re.co.uk

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Q LawnsEnviromat sedum matting is not onlyone of the least heavy of all green roofbuild-ups, it also provides a source offood for pollinating insects such asbees, hover"ies and butter"ies.

Available to buy online for a DIY proj-ect or included in Enviromat’s greenroof installation service, Enviromatgreen roof components are proven toperform well.Green roo!ng brings all sorts of bene-!ts such as insulation against heat,

cold or noise, improved rainwater management, aesthetic interest and ofcourse wildlife habitat.

Tel: 0800 061 2831 www.enviromat.co.uk

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Spec<ue launch Green Square rangeLast month’s Hearth and Home exhibition at theHarrogate International Centre saw the of;ciallaunch of Spec<ue’s impressive Green Squarerenewable energy product range. This comple-ments Spec<ue’s alreadyhugely successful <ue andchimney business.

The Green Squareproduct portfolio offers afantastic range of MCSapproved renewableenergy products includingpellet stoves, biomass boilers, solar thermal, heatpumps and the impressivenew Xcel Heat Bank (thermal store) technology.Coupled with Spec<ue’srecently opened renew-ables training centre, thismakes Green Square anideal proposition for thosein the solid fuel market,who are keen to exploreother opportunities andextend their knowledge in the latest technolo-gies. The main focus of Green Square is to provide trade professionals with the ability to design, specify and supply the latest

renewable technologies.Richard Hiblen, Spec<ue’s national sales

manager, explains Spec<ue’s reason for diversi-fying: “The government and consumers alike

have started to recognisethe problems associatedwith a rapidly changingworld and people’s contin-uous reliance on gas andoil. Consumers are startingto look towards renewablesources of energy, whichoffer both a carbon reduc-tion and increased energysecurity. Our comprehen-sive Green Square productrange is recommended byretailers throughout thecountry. As a company,Spec<ue have the techni-cal expertise and productknowledge to advise con-sumers and installers on therenewable energy marketand associated products.”

To accompany Green Square’s product port-folio, and reinforce Spec<ue’s passion to set andlead the way in producing the next generationof solid fuel and renewable technology installers

and specialists, Spec<ue have invested in amodern, purpose-built renewables training facil-ity at their head of;ce in Sudbury. The facilityoffers a wide variety of renewable courses, anumber of which are BPEC accredited.

Jed Smith, Spec<ue’s training manager, high-lights: “Through our expansive renewablescourse portfolio, both installers and retailers ;nd our renewables training centre, a valuableresource for updating their product knowledgeand achieving relevant quali;cations. Spec<ue,via our new Green Square product range, offersa truly one stop service for renewable products,advice and training.”

0845 263 7474 sales@greensquare.co.uk

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Poly?or has launched the Colonia Flooring Collection, an affordable and design led luxuryvinyl tile range designed for the housing sector.The range re?ects the undoubted natural beautyof wood and stone with a creative range ofauthentic products, paying attention to the small-est detail. The 10 wood decorations feature classic and

on-trend varieties of wood types, including oak,walnut, maple, elm and alder. Detailed and accu-rate timber variation, grain and knots are sym-pathetically represented with this unique range.Eight stone designs comprise contemporarylimestones, rustic cottage and millstones, glazedceramic effects and high-design slate >nishes. “This collection elevates our housing sector

offering and replaces the previous Homelinerange,” explains Simon James, Poly?or’s market-ing manager. “We have carried out extensivedesign, trend and performance research toensure we offer a range of beautiful, desirable,practical and affordable ?oorcoverings. Wehave also invested heavily in stunning photo-graphy and marketing collateral to showcasethe visual impact and design ?exibility thatColonia has to offer.”Poly?or has developed a wide range of

accessories to complement any ?ooring designand create a unique, enhanced effect. Colonia

Grouting Strips are available in >ve coordinatingand realistic stone grout colours while fourMarquetry Strips have been introduced to helpcreate that authentic and highly desirabledetailed wood ?oor installation. For a bolder,more graphic look, Colonia Feature Strips areavailable in seven solid colourways.The Colonia Flooring Collection features

Poly?or’s unique polyurethane surface treatmentto assist ongoing maintenance and keep the?oor looking good for longer, while reducing lifecycle cleaning costs. A seven-year product guar-antee comes as standard.Achieving BRE A Global certi>cation (ENP

429) for domestic use and an Indoor AirComfort Gold standard from Euro>ns, Coloniare?ects the overall environmental pedigree ofPoly?or’s LVT portfolio. The range is also 100 percent recyclable and contains recycled material.

0161 767 1111 info@poly?or.comwww.poly?or.com

You’re at home with Colonia

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ElectroradElectrorad supply an innovative rangeof electric radiators. There is no needfor any pipework or plumbing; eachradiator just needs a 13 amp powersupply. The radiators look just like reg-ular central heating radiators and sup-ply the same quality of heat. Eachradiator has its own room thermostatand programming system ensuring thatenergy usage is always kept to a min-imum and every room is exactly thetemperature required. The radiators arerated 100 per cent energy ef$cient.

Being electric, this heating system is fully compatible with all micro-genera-tion and renewable technologies.

Tel: 0844 479 0055 www.electrorad.co.uk

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Zehnder ComfosystemsZehnder Comfosystems, manufacturerof low energy, whole house heatrecovery ventilation, heating, coolingand hot water systems, is pleased toannounce the launch of its newlyrevamped website for 2012. With amodern, clean and user-friendly designthe new website has an extended con-tent and offers quick and easy accessto essential information on all aspectsof Zehnder Comfosystems. A shortvideo has also been incorporated tohelp visitors become acquainted with

the technology and understand how it functions within the home to create acomfortable, healthy and energy ef#cient indoor climate.

Tel: 01903 777333 www.comfosystems.co.uk

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Don’t know where to start? . . . . . . . WE DO!

We are Government MCS Certi�ed Renewable Energy Specialists with 12-yrs experience in taking the trouble out of specifying Renewables. We design and integrate systems to lower your energy bills, as well as your carbon footprint and dependency on fossil fuel.

Through our MCS Certi�cation, we can allow you to access lucrative Feed-in-Tari�s on a range of technologies, some o�ering annual returns as high as 10%, tax-free!

We can control your complete Renewables project, from initial consultation, system design and feasibility, right through to installation. Our clients range from one-o� self-builders through to architects,local authorities and the NHS. We have completed installations across the UK and in Europe.

We will work to help you create an energy e�cient property that will be as kind to the environment as it is to your fuel bills.

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Insulating your property is certainly not bignews, but those involved in self build projectsare beginning to appreciate the benefits ofconstructing a building that is not only warmand comfortable, but also has lower fuel bills.

The future of the UK’s self build market isincreasingly likely to encompass sustainablehousing with low running costs, at the sametime preserving the environment in which welive and work, while conserving preciousresources.

When planning a new building, considera-tion has to be given to energy ef>cient design,adhering to the government’s national Code for

Sustainable Homes, which gives a one to sixstar performance rating, based on a whole-house sustainability approach. The self buildmarket predominantly aims for higher levels inorder to differentiate their housing from main-stream construction and endeavours to reach azero carbon emission rating.

The UK government is increasingly settingenergy ef>ciency and carbon emission reduc-tion targets, lessening its reliance on fossil fuels,and stabilising security of energy supply. TheOf>ce of Energy Ef>ciency Deployment wasestablished in February 2012 to encourageenergy ef>ciency, and reduce barriers to theirtake-up.

Much consideration has to be given to all theareas of heat loss. One area, which is oftenoverlooked, is via the gaps around doors and windows. Although draught-proo>ng productsmay have been built into new windows anddoors, other sources of heat loss probably exist.There may be gaps around window and doorreveals (particularly where allowance has beenmade for differential movement), loft hatches,skirting boards, between ?oorboards, around letterboxes, and keyholes. Draught proo>ng is compulsory in new buildings under BuildingRegulations, Part L, and should be a basicrequirement within all retro>t energy ef>ciencyworks.

Since 2006, the Building Regulations inEngland and Wales have stipulated complianceto air leakage standards with an air permeabil-ity test result of no greater than 10 m3/(h.m2) at50 Pa in new properties. Where buildings areotherwise well-insulated (walls, roofs, etc)draughts can be drawn to any gaps, particularlyon windier days, accounting for signi>cant heatand carbon dioxide loss.

Draught proo>ng is one of the simplest, easi-est and most cost effective methods of insulation,which is designed to reduce or eliminatedraughts or heat loss from a building. Even arelatively small gap can allow huge amounts ofheat to escape. For instance, a gap of just5mm, commonly found under a domestic door,can allow 80 cubic metres of air per hour to?ow out. If the building is otherwise well insu-lated, gaps around these openings can drawout the heat. Good quality draught proo>ng

Draught proo>ngaids sustainable

developmentBy Leonie Onslow,

Draught Proo>ng Advisary Association

DIAGRAM OF DRAUGHT PROOFING AROUND A LETTERBOX

RETROFITTED DRAUGHT PROOFING NAILED TO SIDE OPENING TIMBER WINDOW

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products should be used, together with professional installation by atrained installer with the skill to ensure the correct product is used for theapplication.

When refurbishing properties, property owners will be able to takeadvantage of the government’s Green Deal scheme, due to start October2012. Finance will be provided upfront for insulation upgrades (includingdraught proo>ng). Homeowners and businesses can take advantage ofthis scheme, with the loan being repaid via the resultant savings of energybills. The loan is >xed to the property and not to the householder.

The national trade association representing the draught proo>ng indus-try is the Draught Proo>ng Advisory Association (DPAA). The associationurges self builders and property renovators to incorporate draught proo>ngproducts into their projects as soon as possible to reduce energy bills, thecarbon footprint and environmental impact. Properties are likely to be moresaleable following good insulation and draught-proo>ng and can be mar-keted in the future with an improved Energy Performance Certi>cate.

Manufacturer members of the DPAA supply quality BS-approved prod-ucts, which are designed to last. Inferior products can compress over timebecoming less effective.

There is a wide range of draught proo>ng products available com-posed of diverse materials, types of strip, >xing methods and operation.Domestic products include compression seals, which seal the gap on clos-ing between >xed and moving parts. These are available for windowsand doors, letterboxes, cat-?aps and keyhole draught strips. Products forunusual applications can be custom-made. A product register is freelyavailable from the DPAA website.

There should be some allowance for ventilation, particularly for fuelburning appliances, and in rooms where there is excessive condensationbuild up, e.g. bathrooms and kitchens. In new and retro>t situations it ismost important to check that vents and airbricks are not obstructed in anyway prior to the draught proo>ng installation, preferably by a properlytrained installer.

Company literature is available free from member manufacturers,together with stockists. Literature on draught proo>ng applications and alist of draught proo>ng installers is readily available from the DraughtProo>ng Advisory Association.

Draught proo>ng is one of the simplest, easiest and cost effective methods of insulation ��

DRAUGHT PROOFING TO THE BOTTOM OF A DOOR

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For the Full Facts and to find out just how much you could save visit:knaufinsulation.co.uk/fullfacts

By choosing to install a Full-Fill solution rather than a Partial Fill solution, you could be saving yourself...

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COMPAC TREND is a new, innovative technolog-ical quartz worksurface and )ooringrange from COMPAC available in (vetimeless cool grey colours designed tocomplement each other or look equallyas stunning by themselves.

The TREND collection, COMPACbelieve, is ecologically superior in itsmanufacture and composition to anyother quartz worksurface on the marketand has been designed for healthy living – where colour and texture con-

tribute to an equilibrate feeling. TREND sets the trend by offering the discerning homeowner the opportunityto transform any kitchen or bathroom into something really quite special.

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BekoBeko, one of the UK’s leading suppliersof domestic appliances, has anno-unced two new additions to its energy-ef(cient integrated refrigeration range. The two new products – the BL77Integrated Tall Larder and the BZ77FIntegrated Frost-Free Tall Freezer areavailable now. Both the larder and the freezer carry an A+ energy rating, demonstratingBeko’s on-going commitment to the supply of the highly energy-ef(cient appliances, which today’s builders,

speci(ers and homebuyers demand.

Tel: 01923 656451 www.beko.co.uk

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The way we live our lives has changed hugelyover the past 20 years. Today’s kitchendemands a multifunctional zone that needs tobe designed for socialising, cooking and eatingin. As kitchens continue to play a multi-purposerole in the home, creating separate, distinctzones will keep a sense of order and createboundaries. A kitchen essentially needs to bepractical and simultaneously comfortable andinviting, and an island provides a very fashion-able feature in the modern kitchen. There is acurrent trend for making living spaces more ver-satile and open plan living gives a 0uidity toentertaining, with the kitchen at the heart of it.An island provides a very useful feature in thistype of kitchen, introducing both a focal pointand workspace for meal preparation while, withgood planning, seamlessly integrates with thedining area.An island unit is a functional design tool for

zoning an open plan room. These compilationsare perfect for utilising an array of kitchen uten-sils, while creating a more sociable space forguests and family. An island itself can be multi-functional by incorporating cabinets on bothsides for additional storage, in the dining areafor special crockery and essential glasswareand cutlery. An island can also serve as a wash-

ing station with a preparation sink or house achopping area or warming drawers. Islands cre-ate extra worktop space and can also incorpo-rate storage, a breakfast bar or feature appli-ances such as a fridge, wine cooler or hob.

Considering the size of the island will be oneof the most important decisions. If it’s too big forthe existing space it can become a hindrancehaving to walk around it all of the time to usevarious functions. An island works well in Lshaped kitchens and in U-shaped kitchens thatare more than 16m2. Essentially you need aminimum of 900mm aisle space between each

side of the island and between an appliance,sink or cabinet, 1,200mm x 900mm is popularoverall size with many work surfaces availablein 900mm widths. As a standalone piece of furniture, an island

also offers an opportunity to use colour to con-trast with the rest of the kitchen and break upthe space by using a second colour or combinewith a wood /nish. Choosing a different mate-rial for the worktop can also create a strikingfeature. A wide range of styles that marrycolours from bold tones to pastel shades and awide range of materials from contemporarysuper gloss colours to muted painted woods, allmake for a truly individual look. With dozens of styles to choose from, from

contemporary high gloss to traditional countrystyle solid wood painted /nishes, it’s alwayswise to start by looking at styles that suit yourhome and its style. Looking at different kitchen styles, colours and

storage options will help you to get an idea ofyour own preferred style and colour.Care should be taken when incorporating any

services into an island design, particularly withwater and waste pipes, which may well end upburied in the 0oor after completion of the project.Allowing the positioning of a sink in the island

Crown Imperial gives selfbuilders tips on shape and style for their kitchens

Heart of the home

Creating a sociablespace for guestsand family. Look atstyles that suit youand your home ��

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area increases the 0exibility of the design from the outset. If you’re consid-ering a hob housed in the island, you should equally consider an extractorcanopy over the hob and the necessary ducting. Any functionality addsgreatly to the feature you’re creating by the inclusion of an island.If you’re lucky enough to have the 0oor space, a kitchen island is a

must have feature in today's open plan living kitchen designs. Galleykitchens in particular demand clever design, so if space is at a premiumand there really is not enough room for the island, a mid-run peninsularcan dramatically increase storage. Alternatively a breakfast bar canaccommodate seating for family and friends when the kitchen is in use.

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Our heating engineers can help with a room by room heat loss calculation. We can then inform you how best to integrate your ideas into the project to fulfil your heating requirements. Our team will assist you in considering the choices and how to include heat recovery ventilation into your home. Our 3D CAD design service will then help make it all fit.

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NAUTILUS POOLSNautilus Pools Ltd is the distributor for the Waterair range of in-ground pools.Established for 40 years, Waterair have

sold over 85,000 pools across Europe. Manu-factured in modular form, these pools are veryquick to install, very affordable and easy tomaintain. Totally original, using exclusive tech-nology, Waterair swimming pools are madefrom corrugated steel panels (strength equivalentto a 45cm concrete wall), with several protectivecoatings to guarantee mechanical resistanceand exceptional lifetime.

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SAIGE DECKINGSAiGE Longlife Decking provides a costeffective, longlife, composite decking

solution. Environmentally sourced, easy to installand long lasting and with key advantages to suitall lifestyles including low maintenance, anti-slip,anti-splinter, and resistance to mould & fungusmeans it out performs traditional wooden deck-ing every time. Clean lines and modern colours of CharcoalGrey, Oak and Redwood in a wide groove,narrow groove, or smooth 9nish are the perfectaddition to any garden, pool or balcony.

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SPA DE LA MARECelebrating our 30 year anniversarySpa De La Mare continues to hold theaccolade of the worlds leading manu-

facturer of spa pools and swimspas. They haverecently launched the Coliseum II spa andCleopatra V Swimspa. These luxurious additionsto the company’s portfolio are proving as suc-cessful as anything in the company’s alreadybursting catalogue. Their unique full foam insu-lation ensure that their spa’s run economicallyall year round, a vital quality required fortoday’s clients.

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You want to enjoy the health benefitsof a swimming pool. But you can’treally justify the time and trouble thatmaintaining a full size pool demands.

The Swimspa by Spa De La Mare isan all year round swimming machineand hydrotherapy massage spain one, for indoor or outdoor use. Builtto exacting standards in the ChannelIslands, it is the ultimate lowmaintenance solution for busy people.Prices start from a refreshing £17,500.

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The rain in Spain may well fall mainly on theplain, but in the UK it falls mainly on the roofand has to <nd its way effectively from there,via the guttering, through downpipes into thedrains and soakaways that most self buildhomes have, <nding its way safely to the localcouncil’s drainage infrastructure or the localstreams and runaways before heading to anearby river. In the UK, especially with changingweather patterns where we’re tending to seerain in greater quantity but less often, the rain-water goods have to be up to the task, morethan ever before. The inclusion of a rainwaterharvesting system in a new build or refurbish-ment project will contribute to ensuring that thiswonderful free resource – rain – isn’t wasted,and can be recirculated to =ush toilets, watergardens and wash cars.Rainwater goods have traditionally been of

metal construction – usually cast iron. However,these days, on most self build projects and themajority of refurbishment projects, the rainwatergoods are plastic-based systems, uPVC or simi-lar materials. The increasing popularity of these modern

rainwater systems is not coincidental. The ben-efits of a plastic system are many and obviousand when you’re looking for benefits of any

system in the building industry, it’s best to lookat it from both the homeowner’s and theinstaller’s perspective. For starters it’s very light-weight but extremely durable, with lower initialoutlay and decreased maintenance costs.It’s also less expensive to install. New light-

weight rainwater systems can be <tted safelyand easily to most self build homes using lad-ders. And in the unlikely event of a piece of gut-tering or a bracket slipping out of an installersgrasp, the damage on the way down to groundlevel is minimal, if anything at all.But what about the look of plastic rainwater

systems... the plastic look is not exactly a goodaesthetic. The choice of pro<les is huge so youcan choose rainwater systems in a number ofcolours, pro<les and <nishes to slot neatly intoany new self build project guttering and down-pipe scenario. And even if you like the look ofauthentic cast iron guttering but don’t like theweight problems, and the maintenance and costissues – there’s a solution for that too. Use a castiron ‘look-a-like’ rainwater system, which, onceon a building, looks exactly like cast iron gutter-ing and down pipes. So you can still have theaesthetics of a cast iron drainage system, butwith none of the degradation drawbacks youget with the real thing. You get a lightweight,

Rain harvestingcan replace up to50 per cent ofhousehold mainswater consumption ��

The rain in the UK falls mainly on the roof

Simon Green, category director at Polypipe, discusses the rainwater harvesting system options available to selfbuilders

AN EXAMPLE OF THE EXTENT OF RE-USE OF RAINWATER THROUGH THE POLYPIPE RAINSTREAM HOME XLRAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE TOILET, LAUNDRY, GARDEN AND CAR

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low maintenance solution at a lower cost, that’squick to install, comes ready to <t without theneed to paint it or apply protective coatings,and is fully compatible with other modern rain-water systems. As a well-known TV advert per-sonality says – ‘Simples’!

In this day and age you can also specifycompatible soil and vent ranges with a selec-tion of sockets, bends and vent terminals. Mostranges available use the popular push-<t appr-oach, again for quick and easy installation.

Increasingly in the UK rainwater harvesting isbeing seen as a sensible option and an addi-tion to the ‘sustainability package’ that manyselfbuilders and developers like to see in their

projects. In recent years, none more so thanrecently, we’re seeing our rain come less oftenbut in greater quantities when it does arrive, andthis has resulted in major run off, wasted as itheads for rivers to escape and this has oftenresulted in signi<cant damage from =ooding. Itclearly makes sense to ensure that as much ofthe rainwater as possible including that whichfalls on the roof, makes its way through thedownpipes and into tanks where it can bestored and used when needed.

Rain harvesting can replace up to 50 percent of household mains water consumption. Anshocking one third of all water used in the homegets =ushed down the toilet – and in most

homes it is drinking water quality. The roof onan average four-bed family home capturesmore than 100,000 litres of rainwater eachyear – most of which currently goes down thedrain and is wasted. When you think that a typ-ical family uses 70,000 litres of water eachyear on =ushing the toilet, clothes washing andoutdoor use – watering the garden and clean-ing cars, it simply makes sense to harvest it anduse it, saving on your water bills. There are aselection of rainwater harvesting systems avail-able from small ones that just provide for water-ing gardens and washing cars to larger systemsthat provide pumped supplies for use in thehome alongside mains water.

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There is a large range of gutter pro,les including,half round, beaded, beaded deep -ow, ogeeand box.

Our complimentary range of pipes are availablein diameter, square and rectangular pro,les with-ush joint, swaged or cast collars.

ARP also offer the Mustang Seamless guttersystem offering up to 30 metres in one lengthgiving a smooth uninterrupted appearance. Theonly BBA approved system.

Visit our website for the completerange, or ask for one of our TechnicalProduct Guides www.arp-ltd.com

For more information about our speci,cation service, call today on0116 289 4400 or email us atsales@arp-ltd.com

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Fire and Acoustic DPMCavity Sock/Barrier This fi re and acoustic barrier has the following properties:

Restrict the spread of

Fire&

For more information visitwww.polypipe.com/building-productsor email bp.promotions@polypipe.com

Metrotile Metrotile Lightweight Roo"ng has estab-lished itself as a roo"ng material suitablefor any project and continuing this trend,Metrotile has seen an increase in speci-"cations for newbuild and refurbishedconservatories. There are many greatreasons for choosing Metrotile for yourconservatory roof, as increased insula-tion bene"ts turn it into a space that issuitable for use all year round, while thelow weight of the roof ensures the foun-dations won’t buckle under pressure.Add the stunning aesthetics, extreme

weather resistance, a full range of bespoke accessories and a forty year weath-erproof guarantee and you have a package that’s hard to turn down.

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Yeoman RainguardYeoman Rainguard has come up withanother innovative addition to its range– Rainwater Diverters. Manufactured from cast aluminium, theYeoman Rainguard Rainwater Diverterscome in black textured ,nish as stan-dard, or are available to order in otherBS or RAL colours.Designed to compliment the successfulXL range, the Diverters easily connectto an adjacent water butt via a -exiblehose connection (included). When the butt is full, over-ow water

continues down the rainwater pipes in the normal way. The Diverters are available to suit 75mm Dia XL or 75 x 75mm XL pipes.

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Yeoman RainguardYeoman Rainguard has supplied Zincguttering and pipes for the KingspanPotton show barn. A spokespersonfrom Kingspan Potton, said: "We haveworked with Yeoman Rainguard foryears and recommended their productsto hundreds of selfbuilders. Their blackaluminium guttering and perfectly com-plements our Tudor style GransdenShow house. “We chose zinc gutteringand pipes for our new sustainablebarn style show home. They look fan-tastic, blending traditional and contem-

porary styles perfectly, and are maintenance free." The Yeoman Rainguardzinc and copper range offers a contemporary feel. The natural oxidisationwill protect the product, delivering an almost unlimited service life.

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McArthur GroupScheme Green has seen continuedsuccess largely down to the simple andconvenient range for gaining easycredits towards the Code for Sustain-able Homes. The expanding rangeprovides a whole selection of prod-ucts, which can be added to both thehome and garden, and requires littleor no installation time or costs. TheCode for Sustainable Homes rates the‘whole home’ as the complete pack-age, therefore making garden sheds,water butts and bike storage just as

important as recycling systems and indoor airers. The Scheme Green rangehas helped secure the requirements for new affordable housing.

Tel: 0117 943 0500 www.mcarthur-group.com

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DESIGNER STAIRS & BALUSTRADESFOR THE MODERN HOME

Spine - Beam | Staircase SpecialistsModern & Traditional | Glass Balustrades

Call one of our team on:

0151 228 8207www.bespokebalustrades.co.uk

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Delta MembranesTough and effective, Delta‐FLORAXXTop is a water‐retaining drainagesheet from Delta Membrane Systemswith an integrated geotextile to helpprovide perfect green roofs. Innovativeoctagonal dimples give high levels ofcompressive strength and a fused‐ongeotextile also features, along with aseparate waterproo*ng layer to resistroot penetration. The combination ofthese parts to the construction ensuresDelta‐FLORAXX Top brings effectivedrainage, water storage and *ltration

to the *nished green roof construction. The octagonal dimples product extrareinforcement to the construction for extreme compressive strength, with *g-ures of 200kN/m2 being given by the company.

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Zapp BalustradesZapp has launched a new website,www.zappbalustrades.com, providinginformation on its new Citila adjustableheight glass screens. The website illus-trates Citila in various balcony and terrace settings as well as displayingthe variable and "xed height versions.The website provides detailed informa-tion and speci"cations of all variationsof the Citila, as well as news updates,links to other Zapp related sites, agallery of completed Citila projects,information on the different installation

options, graphical UK coverage, contact information and the option to ordera brochure. Zapp offers tailor-made solutions for customers with site visits,advice, and an installation service.

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Fakro The Fakro FGH-V P2 BalconyWindow offers a contemporary alter-native to a dormer at lower cost andwith none of the attendant planningand structural issues. The upper sashhas a hinge mechanism, whichenables it to be left open at any pointup to 45° while the lower element tiltsoutward to reveal built-in balustrades.When closed these are completelyhidden. Usable in roofs with a pitchbetween 35°-55°, both the upper andlower sash are ,tted with laminated

P2A safety glazing and the topSafe® system of hinge and lock, which pro-vides added burglary protection.

Tel: 0845 021 3030 www.fakro.co.uk

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KeyliteAdding the perfect (nishing touch toany roof window installation, Keylitehas re-launched its attractive range ofwindow blinds with the addition of sev-eral vibrant new colours and a widerselection of fabric options – enablinghome owners, speci(ers and designersthe complete freedom to create what-ever look they desire. For a limited timeonly Keylite is offering 15 per cent offselected items within the range. Nowavailable in 19 eye-catching colour-ways, the extended range has been

speci(cally designed to complement any interior design scheme. The softercolours such as Blossom White and Daffodil Yellow are ideal for creatingsubtle tonal combinations.

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QUALITY CAST STONEPIER CAPS & COPINGS

£53.33 (ex works) £74.17 (ex works)

A huge variety of Pier Caps and Copings online: www.kentbalusters.co.ukTel: 01634 711617 - Fax: 01634 714644

No. 1 Gravesend Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent ME2 3PH email: info@kentbalusters.co.uk

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BRINARD JOINERYThere are plenty of joinery manufacturersoffering ‘made to measure’ joinery usingtheir standard proNles and speciNcations.

Brinard Joinery can offer the same type of serviceat competitive rates but we also offer a fullyBespoke service. The ‘keyword’ here at BrinardJoinery is choice – of materials, proNles, Nttings,conNguration, style, Nnishing and glazing. Whe-ther you require modern, contemporary, traditionalor classic style, Brinard can create product thatmeets your needs, meeting modern standards ofinsulation, glazing, ventilation and treatment.

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HOPPINGS SOFTWOODTheir bespoke Q-Grip slip resistant deck-ing features widely across the London2012 park. Heavy section C24 strength

graded preservative pre-treated decking wasrequired to meet the loading requirements andthe decking had to be tested to meet speciNcBritish Standard slip resistance requirements. Itwas also a requirement for one of the major tem-porary footbridges that the decking could beeasily removed for re-use post games and thusa simple and robust hidden clip system wasincorporated into the design of the board.

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QUAYSIDE CONSERVATORIESDevonshire House, purchased in 1946,has subsequently beneNted from numer-ous extensions. Semi-detached bunga-

lows, plus a detached bungalow, have beenconnected to the Old Rectory via a beautiful newhardwood conservatory, created and installed byQuayside Conservatories of Beccles. QuaysideConservatories have been creating hardwoodconservatories for the trade and general publicfor nearly twenty years. A team of craftsmenensure that the products they loving create andinstall are of the highest quality.

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WESTWIND OAKWestwind's new eco house designedalong 'passive house' principles can pro-vide a faster, more affordable way to

own a beautiful, energy efNcient, timber framedhome. Their eco homes work on the basis of pro-viding a highly insulated and airtight buildingenvelope that utilises passive heat from the sun,minimising the amount of fossil fuels required toheat the building. Options include two, three andfour bedroom layouts and a choice of internal Nn-ishes. The modular design allows the house to beeasily extended at a later date.

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COMPLETE STAIR SYSTEMSStunning staircases in bespoke and kitform. Specialising in spiral staircasesand grand feature staircases for domes-

tic refurbs and new builds across the UK.Complete Stair Systems’ staircases are suppliedin a variety of materials including solid timber,glass and stainless steel. Their new brochurehas just been completed so please contact themfor your copy. The website (and blog) is fre-quently updated with new pictures and casestudies. Create a stunning Nrst impression andget in touch!!

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PARKER KISLINGBURYPK supplies a number of cladding pro-Nles machined from western Red Cedaror Siberian Larch in a huge array of pro-

Nle designs. Bespoke proNles are available uponrequest. They provide trade and private clientswith an extensive range of high quality hard-wood and softwood timber products. The keyactivities of the company include saw-milling,processing and distribution. Every product is ofthe very best quality and delivery schedulesthroughout the UK are unrivalled with sawn tim-ber delivered in 48 hours.

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PINELANDIt is not easy deciding on a new kitchen.70 per cent of Pineland customers arefrom personal recommendations. The

problem is there are so many options andchoices. Ultra modern might look good now, butwill it date? Fancy mechanisms seem attractive,but will they fall apart in a few months or so?Pineland uses only solid wood. All drawers aremade using dovetail joints. All carcasses aremade with mortise and tenon joints. Re-paintingevery 3-5 years makes the kitchen as good asnew. The kitchens are expected to last 20+ years.

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SELFBUILD SOLUTIONSSelfbuild Solutions have structured theirservice so that it can be tailored to your

own personal requirements. Unlike many othercompanies, they have not supplied the samehouse tens or hundreds of times over. Why com-promise and accept a stock design when youcan create your own bespoke design to meetyour individual needs? In addition to new buildprojects, Selfbuild Solutions undertakes allaspects of building work, including extensionsand alterations in both timber frame and brickand block..

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TIMBERSPECSTimber – the natural way to buildLog cabins, mobile homes & houses sup-plied anywhere in Europe (no extra

charges). Delivery and erection on top of theirnormal price. They supply log buildings in:• 92mmmm Laminated Square Log• 220mm Solid Square Log• 250mm Round Log• Cavity Wall Insulated Log Clad• Handcrafted Random LogAll built to the highest standard and to meet alllocal building regulations.

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LOG CABIN UKMany people regard real wood asone of the best building materials inthe world. Together with natural

stone, it is the only 100 per cent natural materialused in building construction. Unique, beautiful,versatile and enduring; it is a pleasure to workand relax in a genuine log building, as a cabinbreathes and thus creates a healthy environment.Log Cabin UK specialises in the design and con-struction of contemporary and traditionally styledlog buildings. As every log is different, everycabin they build is equally unique and individual.

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KC SIPS SOLUTIONSKC Sips Solutions offer SIPs ecopanels easi-wall and easi-roof sys-tem nationwide. This is an advan-

ced and yet affordable pre-insulated form ofconstruction that is becoming increasingly pop-ular. They are an unbelievably strong yet light-weight and are used in place of blockwork forwalls and trusses in the roof. SIPs eco panelsare far stronger than timber frame construction,more energy efNcient, quicker to erect and pro-vide an air tight environment making heatingand cooling easier and therefore cheaper.

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COUNTRY HARDWOODCountry Hardwood manufactureswindows, doors, sliding bi-foldingdoors, conservatories, orangeries

and roof lanterns in hardwood to the trade build-ing market. Their products are state of the art,combining beauty with the latest technologyavailable today. All products are manufacturedon CNC machines to ensure precision and qual-ity every time. They have a large factory inMilton Keynes where everything is manufacturedin-house, and shipped all over the country. Theycan manufacture bifold doors up to 15 metreswide and 3 metres high.

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James LathamValue-added timber and panel products distributor, James Latham is nowoffering Dendrolight, a unique three-layer composite material that givesextra lightness and stability to natural solid wood. An innovative product –which is also incredibly easy to process – Dendrolight is manufacturedentirely from renewable materials. The panels are produced to be com-bined with any surface layer, extending the product’s uses and applicationsand offering new design possibilities to the furniture, construction and inte-rior design sectors. The key feature of the product lies in the unique manu-facturing process. Its middle layer is made of Spruce or Pine planks, whichare glued together in perpendicular angles and sliced into layers that canbe surfaced with solid wood, plywood and MDF. As well as producing amaterial that offers exceptional stability, the innovative manufacturingprocess utilised by Dendrolight reduces the weight of solid wood by 40per cent reaching as low as 250kg/m3. In addition, Dendrolight offers anumber of other bene/ts including low swelling characteristics, high surfacerigidity and good screw holding.

BOISE CASCADEA comparison of available timber I-joists has revealed that Boise’s best-selling BCI Joists are the most

versatile when it comes to running servicesthrough the Ooor zone. Timber I-joists may incor-porate a series of ‘knock-outs’ – pre-punchedholes, which can be knocked out with a ham-mer to form service penetrations. Additionalpenetrations can also be hand-cut into thewebs. “The goal for ‘best’ was based on posi-tioning holes as close as possible to the bear-ing” says business development director.

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OAKMASTERSWhy not bring a the outside insideyour house with a modern gardenroom? No longer do you need to

have a conservatory which is more like a green-house than a part of your home, freezing in thewinter and stiOing in the summer. With a prop-erly insulated and tiled roof punctuated by spec-tacular oak trusses and glazed oak frame walls you can have a room that is both cool in the sum-mer and warm during the winter. Oakmasterswill work with you to design and manufactureyour glazed oak frame.

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URBAN FRONTUrban Front design and manufac-ture contemporary solid wooddoors in their workshop in Bucking-

hamshire. Their doors are steel reinforced andcome in six different hardwoods including Iroko,European Oak, Western Red Cedar, FumedOak, American Walnut and Wenge. They usea steel reinforced anti-warping core with highinsulation plus high security locks, security keys,high grade stainless steel Nttings, and 3D con-cealed and pivot hinges. Urban Front make Pivotdoors as standard production.

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Bill Pitt Manufacturing

Joinery Ltd01575 575576

Timber products showcaseUK OAK DOORSSolid oak doors can transform ahome’s appearance. UK Oak Doorsoffers a wide range of traditionally

constructed internal doors so you can create theperfect look for your interior. All crafted from PEFCcertiNed European oak and solid throughoutchoose from a myriad of styles to bring out thebest in your home and suit your own individualstyle. Oak is a beautiful and durable material thatsuits every interior design style. Commonly asso-ciated with period styles, such as Victorian andEnglish Country Cottage, oak is also ideal inmodern interior.

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BILL PITT MANUFACTURINGBill Pitt Manufacturing Joinery Ltd iscelebrating its 15 year anniversary.They specialise in bespoke items

ranging from the very contemporary staircasescombining oak handrails with glass and stain-less steel, through to sash and case windows,panelled doors and mouldings for period prop-erties. They work alongside house builders, contractors and selfbuilders. As a small businesswith specialised trained staff they take time toNnd out what the customers’ requirements are. Ifits made of wood we can make it!

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JOHN BODDY TIMBERWhether its boards, Oooring, archi-trave, proNles, skirting or oak beamsthen call John Boddy Timber. A pre-

mier hardwood supplier for over 75 years withFSC and PEFC accreditation, they offer qualitytimber both ex stock and machined to speciNca-tion. Solid hardwood and engineered Oooringin a variety of timber species, including a rangewhere every board is hand Nnished. Architravesand proNles are available ex stock and to cus-tomer speciNcation plus an excellent range ofsolid hardwood internal batten door kits.

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Log homes, holiday chalets, mobilehomes. Built to your requirements,delivered and erected anywhere,we offer builds in round, square,cavity and random log up to360mm thick meeting all currentbuilding regulations.

High quality instantaccommodation. Fully equipped from£24,950 delivered, installed & ready tomove in!

www.timberspace.cominfo@timberspace.com

Tel: 01580 212141Mob: 07710 480259

Timber – The Natural Way to Build

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LOG CABINSPaynetts Farm, Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, Kent TN17 1DY

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Log Cabin UK LimitedCae Bychan, Bont GochAberystwyth, SY24 5DP

Together with natural stone it is the only 100% natural material used in building construction

For a brochure or further information contact

01970 832328www.logcabinuk.com

• Traditional and contemporary style log buildings

• Constructed using renewable and sustainable materials

• Compliant with building regulations• A true eco-building suited for domestic

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Bespoke manufacturers of:

Casement Windows � Sliding Sash Windows � Doors and Door sets � Bi-folding Door sets � Conservatories

� Orangeries � For new-build, renovation or conservation projects

sales@brinardjoinery.co.uk

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Call for a full brochure on – 01794 522 444

DESIGNER STAIRCASESVisit our Website for more inspirational pictures

www.completestairsystems.co.uk

Complete Stair Systems LtdUni 20 Basepoint Centre, Romsey

Hampshire, SO51 9DF

The Oak Designs CompanyThe Oak Designs Company uses thehighest quality oak for all of their oak framed buildings, sourced fromrecognised, sustainable F.S.C. andP.E.F.C. certified forests. Added tothis oak’s main environmental plus isits natural absorption of CO2 from theatmosphere.

Oak is undoubtedly the best timber forbuilding and the surviving buildingsbear witness to the lasting propertiesof an oak framed structure. The bene-

(ts of using ‘green’ unseasoned oak, is that when the assembled andpegged together, the timber continues to contract, tightening the joints togive a superbly strong structure.

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STEICOSTEICO, introduces a new perma-nently sealed 5oor deck speciallydesigned for the UK house buildingmarket. STEICO Weatherprotect pro-vides an alternative method of protect-ing joisted 5oor areas prior to thebuilding becoming weather tight.Combined with the single sealing and4xing adhesive supplied Weather-protect is an ideal cost-effective solu-tion and a perfect partner for STEICOI Joists. Available in size 2,400 x600mm TG4 in either 18 or 22mm

thickness the product is fully FSC certi4ed and conforms to EN 312 TypeP5 standards.

Tel: 01582 461717 www.steico.co.uk

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Londoners salute BSW Timber’s larch ascendingLarch timber sourced from BSW Timber’sNewbridge-on-Wye sawmill has taken a star-ring role in one of the more eye-catching cele-brations heralding the start of the OlympicGames in London.As part of the London Festival of Architecture,

17 cubic metres of BSW’s home-grown larchhas been used to create ‘Paleys upon Pilers’(Palace on Pillars) - a stunning temporary instal-lation in the historic Aldgate area of the city.The elaborate 11-metre high wooden struc-

ture marks the start of High Street 2012, thedirect route from the City of London to theOlympic Park at Stratford, and will remain inplace during the Olympics and the Paralympics.Architects Studio Weave were inspired by

the dream poems of one of Aldgate’s mostfamous residents, Geoffrey Chaucer, writtenwhilst he was living there from 1374 to 1386.The House of Fame and The Parliament ofFowls both include images of dream-like temples, made of extraordinary materials.The end result, commissioned by the Worshipful

Company of Chartered Architects, is describedby Studio Weave as a ‘kind of timber embroi-dery’, with a ‘light nest of decorative timber fret-work creating a series of overlaid buildings ofdifferent scales and complexities’. The structuresits prominently above the busy Aldgate HighStreet, supported by four pillars decorated withimages inspired by illuminations on the 14th cen-tury Chaucer manuscripts.Hamish Macleod, director of public affairs

at BSW said: “We are delighted to be sup-porting this prestigious project with timber fromour Newbridge mill in Wales, together withour partners in supplying the Welsh-grownlarch logs, Forestry Commission Wales andUPM Tilhill.“The supply of sustainably grown and pro-

duced British softwood into the UK construc-tion market is an important business for us andthis stunning installation in Aldgate, in theheart of the City of London, will provide ahigh profile platform to demonstrate the versa-tility of our products.”

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Doors & Windows

MUMFORD & WOODTower Business Park, Kelvendon Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0LX T: 01621 818155 F: 01621 818175Email: sales@mumfordwood.com

www.mumfordwood.com

BLACK MILLWORK CO INCAndersen House, Dallow Street, Burtonon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2PQT: 01283 511122 F: 01283 510863Email: info@blackmillwork.co.uk

www.blackmillwork.co.uk

KLOEBER UK LTDUnit 25, Eartith Business Park, MeadowDrive, Eartith, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3QF T: 01487 740044 F: 01487 740404Email: info@kloeber.co.uk

www.kloeber.co.uk

VELFAC LIMITEDThe Old Livery, Hildersham, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6DR T: 01223 897100 F: 01223 897101Email: post@velfac.co.uk

www.velfac.co.uk

SUNFOLD SYSTEMSSunfold House, Chestnut Drive, Wymondham Business Park,Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SB T: 01953 423423 F: 01206 423430Email: info@sunfold.com

www.sunfold.com

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Coatings, Sealants & Paints

Building Services

Building Products

Air Tightness & Testers

Air Conditioning & Ventilation Bathrooms & Showers

Basements

DULUX TRADEICI Paints, Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5DS Tel: 01753 550000 Email: general_duluxretail@ici.com

www.icipaints.co.uk

OSMO UKUnit 24, Anglo Business Park, SmeatonClose, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 8UP T: 01296 481220 F: 01296 424090Email: info@osmouk.com

www.osmouk.com

DESIGN & MATERIALS8 The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks,Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8BWT: 0845 40 40 400 F: 01909 484179Email: enquiries@designmaterials.uk.com

www.designandmaterialsuk.com

BUILDSTORE FINANCIAL SERVICES LTDUnit 1, Kingsthorne Park, Nettlehill Road,Hounston Industrial Estate, Livingston,EH54 5DB T: 0845 223 4888 F: 0845 223 4666Email: enquiries@buildstore.co.uk

www.buildstore.co.uk

MACHINE MART LIMITED211 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GN T: 0115 955 9999 F: 0115 956 2900Email: sales@machinemart.co.uk

www.machinemart.co.uk

MATKI PLCChurchward Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5PL T: 01454 322888 F: 01454 315284Email: helpline@matki.co.uk

www.matki.co.uk

IMPEY UKConquest Business Park, Cad Road, OldWay, Ilton, Somerset, TA19 9EA T: 01460 256080 F: 01460 259800Email: info@impey-uk.com

www.impey-uk.com

VITRA LTD30 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PQ T: 020 7608 6200 F: 020 7608 6201

www.vitra.com

ABTECH BASEMENT SYSTEMSsales@abtechbasements.co.uk6, White Hart Parade, Blackwater,Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9AATel: 0870 8010800 Fax: 0870 8010090

www.abtechbasements.co.uk

We specialise in the installation of specialist waterproofing systems to new orexisting basements. We also DESIGN andCONSTRUCT new basements and installbasements into existing properties. FullyPatented and Guaranteed.

REGA VENTILATION LIMITED21/22 Eldon Way, Bigglewade,Bedfordshire, SG18 8NH T: 01676 600499 F: 01767 600487Email: info@rega-uk.com

www.rega-uk.com

classiHed & directory

URBAN FRONT LTDUnit 4, Chesham Business Park, 33 Townsend Road, Chesham, Bucks,HP5 2AA T: 01494 778787 F: 01494 778784Email: info@urbanfront.co.uk

www.urbanfront.co.uk

SWISH WINDOW & DOOR SYSTEMSStafford Park 6, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AT T: 01952 283331 F: 01952 292770Email: enquiries@epwin.co.uk

www.foldingslidingdoors.com

Finance

SELF-BUILDERBelmont International, Becket House,Vestry Road, Otford, TN14 5ELT: 01732 744780 F: 01732 450068Email: sales@self-builder.com

www.self-builder.com

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Fixtures & Fittings

KENTON FLOORS LTDWoodpecker House, Unit 29 Pant GlasInd. Estate, Bedwas, Cairphilly, CF83 8DR T: 02920 888223 F: 02920 881694Email: info@kentonfloors.co.uk

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IRONMONGERY DIRECTScimitar Park, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1NDT: 0808 168 28 28Email: enquiries@ironmongerydirect.com

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