july/august 2015
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A FUTURISTIC FAMILY FARMHOUSE Paul and Maria Richardson constructed a home that combines a traditional working farmhouse with the practicalities and technologies of modern living
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CHOOSING BRICKS FOR SELF-BUILD HOMES Graham Irving, managing director of Bovingdon Bricks explores the use of brick in self-build homes
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A RELAXED CONTEMPORARY HOUSE Broombank is a RIBA award winning new build house featuring a bespoke eaves rooflight. Broombank is situated on the edge of River Alde in Suffolk
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN INSULATING YOUR NEW BUILD Matt Rhodes, the national specification manager at Actis, talks through the key features to look out for when building an energy efficient home
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LIGHTS AND SHADOWS, OLD AND NEW Chris Harrison, director of J.G Harrison & Sons Ltd. discusses some of the options available to self-builders when specifying lighting
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BEST FOOT FORWARD Phil Chimento, general manager at JELD-WEN stairs gives his top tips on how to create an eye-catching centrepiece with any budget
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RARE, BEAUTIFUL AND BRITISH Orlando Boyne, director of Britannicus Stone explains why you should incorporate stonework into your self-build and discusses the options available
Bathrooms & Wetrooms .............16 - 19 Air Conditioning & Ventilation............30 Appointments & News......................30 Bricks, Blocks & Cement ............30 - 33 Building Products & Services.......34 - 35 Cladding & Facades .......................35 Coatings, Sealants & Paints...............35 Doors, Windows & Conservatories.........................35 - 45 Fires & Fireplaces .....................45 - 47 Finance & Insurance.........................46 Floors & Floor Coverings...................47 Heating & Renewable Energy .....48 - 50 Glass & Glazing.............................48 Insulation.......................................50 Interiors & Interior Design..................50 Plant, Tools & Equipment...................52 Kitchens & Appliances .....................52 Landscaping & External Finishes..............................55 Lighting & Electrical .........................55 Pools, Spas & Decking ..............56 - 59 Roofing .........................................60 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies.............................60 - 63 Timber & Joinery .............................63 Water & Damp Proofing...................63 Stonework & Masonry...............64 - 65
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BATHROOMS & WETROOMS INTERIOR SHOWCASE
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EDITOR’S FOCUS
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