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BUILDING THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE Heather Dixon looks at how professional property developer Charlie Walker took on the design and development of his own dream house
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A THOROUGHLY EXTRAORDINARY WEATHERBOARD Self-builders strive to create homes that are distinct and appealing, while not ending up with a structure that looks out of place in its surroundings. Marley Eternit looks at why fibre cement weatherboarding is able to retain a timeless appeal, while adding a modern twist to create a contemporary home
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STEEL YOURSELF… John Pyatt, managing director of Crittall Windows, highlights the benefits and considerations when installing steel windows as part of your self- build project
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TRENDY TILES British Ceramic Tile’s Head of Design Claire O’Brien discusses the latest trends in flooring as well as what is set to be extremely popular for new builds in 2015
SLAYING THE SITE INSURANCE MYTH Simon Middleton, director for insurance and warranty specialist Self-Build Zone, provides us with the top 10 site insurance misconceptions
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CASH IN THE ATTIC Jonathan Fellingham, managing director of Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE), looks at how engineered timber solutions can meet the growing demand for creating ‘room-in-the-roof’
Appointments & News .....................40 Bathrooms & Wetrooms...............40 -41 Building Products & Services..............41 Cladding & Facades..................42 -43 Doors, Windows & Conservatories..........................44 -53 Finance & Insurance...................57 -59 Floors & Floor Coverings.............53 -57 Garage Doors ..........................49 -52 Glass & Glazing.............................58 Groundworks & Sewage Treatment...........................58 Kitchens & Appliances................14 -17 Landscaping & External Finishes..............................60 Plant, Tools & Equipment...................58 Pools & Spas..................................58 Rainwater & Greywater Products .........................60 Roofing .........................................60 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies.................................61 -63 Timber & Joinery........................63 -65
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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HEATING & RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLEMENT
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SOUTHERN HOME SHOW PREVIEW
STAIRS, BALUSTRADES & BALCONIES SHOWCASE
CLASSIFIED & DIRECTORY
KITCHENS & APPLIANCES INTERIORS SHOWCASE
EDITOR’S FOCUS
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