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A HOUSE LESS ORDINARY Tanya and John Hawkins’ architect-designed house in Yorkshire ticks the boxes as a striking family home which responds cleverly to its site
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WHY INSTALLING A SEPTIC TANK COULD LAND YOU IN HOT WATER Self-builders need to be aware of some key issues around septic tanks when dealing with the drainage of wastewater. Dave Vincent, operations director at Kingspan Klargester, explains further
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HYBRID HEATING COMBINES SUSTAINABILITY AND SAVINGS Richard Paine, who is product manager for Domestic Heating and Renewables at Daikin UK, explains why more and more self-builders are embracing hybrid heat pumps for the combination of key benefits they offer
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TOPPING OFF KITCHEN DESIGN, IN STYLE Worktops play a crucial role in kitchen design and as such need to look good as well as be practical. David Beckett, sales director at Caesarstone, explores the current trends
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NO ROOM FOR COMPROMISE The latest standards on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in homes can appear complicated and contradictory. Rex Taylor, technical support manager at Kidde Safety provides some clarity for self-builders
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LIVING WALLS FOR HEALTHY HOMES Paul Garlick of Mobilane explains the aesthetic, wellbeing and environmental benefits living systems can bring to your home
Air Conditioning & Ventilation............14 Appointments & News...............14 - 15 Bathrooms & Wetrooms....................18 Building Products & Services .............42 Doors & Windows....................26 - 41 Finance & Insurance ........................42 Fires & Fireplaces............................43 Floors & Floor Coverings............15 - 18 Ground Reinforcement .....................43 Groundworks, & Sewage Treatment ....................43 - 46 Heating & Renewable Energy .....46 - 50 Insulation.......................................50 Kitchens & Appliances...............50 - 54 Landscaping & External Finishes.........54 Rainwater & Greywater .............55 - 57 Roofing .........................................60 Smoke & Fire Protection .............58 - 59 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies ..........57 Sustainable Homes & Materials .............................60 - 62 Timber & Joinery.......................60 - 64 Water & Damp Proofing...................64
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