september/october 2015
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TAKING THE LONG TERM VIEW Farmers Fran and Simon Ackerley waited seven years to build a home designed with future generations in mind
10 CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING BETWEEN SLIDING AND BI-FOLD DOORS Head of Marketing at Reynaers, Hugh Moss, highlights the choices available for patio and bi-fold doors – and explains some of the technical terms that homeowners may need to get to grips with
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT GARAGE DOOR FOR YOUR NEW HOME David O’Mara, marketing manager at garage door manufacturer Hörmann, highlights the different options available
EDGING – YOUR GARDENS ULTIMATE FINISHING TOUCH Peter at EverEdge looks at the different types of edging available to self-builders to give their new properties the finishing touch
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RIGHT AS RAIN – THE RIGHT RAINWATER SYSTEM FOR THE JOB Sally Moores, marketing manager at Yeoman Rainguard, talks about considerations when choosing a rainwater system for your building project
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STRUCTURALLY INSULATED PANELS – A RADICAL CHANGE IN BUILDING DESIGN Ian Clay, of SIPS@Clays, a leading supplier of SIPs building systems for the UK self-build market, discusses how structurally insulated panels continue to make an increasing impact across the sector – and why they are proving so popular with the “Mr & Mrs Smiths” out there who own a plot of land and are looking to build their own dream homes
Air Conditioning & Ventilation .....15 - 19 Appointments & News .....................15 Bathrooms & Wetrooms .............27 - 28 Building Products & Services.......28 - 29 Grand Designs Live Show Preview......30 Cladding & Facades........................32 Ceilings, Walls & Partitions................33 Doors, Windows & Conservatories.........................32 - 38 Finance & Insurance.........................36 Fires & Fireplaces .....................39 - 44 Floors & Floor Coverings ..................44 Heating & Renewable Energy .....45 - 47 London Homebuilding & Renovating Show Preview..........................47 - 50 Pools & Spas..................................50 Glass & Glazing ......................50 - 55 Garage Doors .........................50 - 59 Insulation ................................60 - 61 Kitchens & Appliances .....................61 Landscaping & External Finishes ..................................61 - 66 Rainwater & Greywater Products..................................66 - 69 Roofing ..................................66 - 71 SIPs .......................................69 - 71 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies ..........72 Stonework & Masonry .....................73 Timber & Joinery .............................73 Water & Damp Proofing...................73
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LONDON HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW PREVIEW
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