September/October 2013
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WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS... By Sunniva Davies-Rommetveit
HOW SECURE IS YOUR GARAGE? Choosing a garage door for a self-build project can be a daunting challenge. To help you make the right decision, garage door manu- facturer Hörmann, offers advice on the options available
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Justin Davies, general manager for The Window Store explains the jargon
behind window and door energy ratings and asks whether triple glazing should be a genuine consideration when looking at glazing options
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WHAT IS RESIN BOUND PAVING? SureSet clears up the confusion with choosing resin bound paving?
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HOW TO SAMPLE A CLAY ROOF TILE John Alderman from Traditional Clay Roof Tiles Ltd has some top tips on how to sample a clay roof tile to get the best results
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SIMPLY SIPS Tony Millichap, technical manager, Kingspan Insulation Limited discusses the reasons for choosing SIPs
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BACK TO OUR ROOTS The Stone Federation delves into the hisotry of using stonework and masonry within building structures
Bathrooms & Kitchens Supplement 25 -32 Building Products ............................18 Doors & Windows...............22 -24, 33 Eco & Green Products......................41 External Finishes & Landscaping ...............................24 Finance & Insurance ........................24 Fires & Fireplaces Showcase .......34 -41 Floors & Flooring.............................47 Garage Doors ....................22, 42 -43 Glass & Glazing .......................44 -46 Groundworks, Drainage & Sewage Treatment .....................47 -48 Heating & Renewable Energy ......48 -49 Home Office Showcase .............20 -22 Insulation.......................................49 Landscaping & Ground Reinforcement ...............50 -52 Lighting & Electrical .........................53 News....................................4 -9, 52 Plant, Tools & Equipment...................56 Pools & Spas..................................57 Rainwater Products ..........................57 Roofing & Cladding...................58 -59 Safety & Security.............................58 SIPs ........................................60 -62 Stairs & Staircases...........................58 Stone, Stonework & Masonry ......63 -65 Timber & Joinery .............................62 Water & Damp Proofing...................63
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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THE NATIONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW PREVIEW
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HOME OFFICE & CONSERVATORIES SHOWCASE
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS SUPPLEMENT
EDITOR’S FOCUS FIREPLACE SHOWCASE
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