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january/february 2016


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FUTURE PROOFING Damion and Melanie Rothner took the stress out of their self-build with good research, forward planning and a reliable PM


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AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT SHOW HOME Scandia-Hus have recently opened their new Show Home, located in West Sussex. The property has a stunning contemporary style and is extremely energy-efficient with high levels of insulation


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BREATHE EASY... Clarissa Youden, of Total Home Environment Ltd, discusses the various forms of ventilation available on the market and how Heat Recovery Ventilation can offer the most dramatic health benefits and substantial fuel savings


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FLOODS, SUDS AND PAVING When you are planning a new or replacement drive, patio or other paving, whether around an existing home or as part of a new-build, you probably don’t think about where the rainwater landing on it will end up. But taking a responsible approach to drainage helps the fight against flooding and satisfies planning rules, as the trade association Interpave explains


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INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO A PROJECT Integrating technology into a self-build project is fast becoming the norm. CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) discusses what can be achieved by installing technology in the most important rooms in your house


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UNDERFLOOR HEATING – NOT JUST A LOAD OF HOT AIR Nigel Sanger, Technical Manager at JG Speedfit, explains why underfloor heating systems should be embraced and why more people should consider this alternative to traditional heating methods


Air Conditioning & Ventilation......33 - 35 Appointments & News......................33 Bathrooms & Wetrooms....................36 Bi-Folding & Sliding Doors..........37 - 41 Building Products & Services .............36 Coating, Sealants & Paints................36 Doors & Windows & Conservatories......................40 - 44 Ecobuild Show Preview..............45 - 47 Finance & Insurance.........................48 Fires & Fireplaces .....................48 - 50 Floors & Floor Coverings............49 - 50 Glass & Glazing..............................53 Groundworks & Reinforcement .....50 -53 Heating & Renewable Energy .....54 - 55 Insulation.......................................56 Kitchens & Appliances .....................56 Landscaping & External Finishes...56 - 67 Lighting & Electrical .........................56 Living Rooms............................15 - 17 Pools & Spas..................................57 Rainwater & Greywater Products..57 - 60 Smart-Home Technology.............58 - 60 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies...........60 Stonework & Masonry......................61 Timber & Joinery........................61 - 62 Underfloor Heating....................62 - 65


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LIVING ROOMS INTERIOR SHOWCASE


BI-FOLDING & SLIDING DOORS SHOWCASE


ECOBUILD SHOW PREVIEW CLASSIFIED & DIRECTORY


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