july/august 2016
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TO THE LIGHTHOUSE Located in St Ives, Trelas takes its name from the Cornish word for homestead – but this house is more than that. Built on a steep and skinny strip of land, it’s a light-filled feat of engineering and architecture overlooking one of the UK’s most sought after locations
DOORS OF PERCEPTION Kloeber’s Matt Higgs corrects some myths on sliding door performance, saying they are a thing of the past
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ROOM TO MOVE Strict Building Regulations relating to insulation can mean thick external walls that eat into the available living area. Kingspan Insulation’s Adrian Pargeter explains how to comply without compromising on space
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LED BY EFFICIENCY & STYLE Kitchens and bathrooms are increasingly being used for more than just their functionality. Dave Simpson of YESSS Electrical looks at how recent lighting developments can be harnessed to maximise a room’s enjoyment
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CONTROLLED SPIRALS Antonia Harding of British Spirals & Castings dispels the myth that spiral staircases are dangerous and explains how they can be used effectively and safely in your project
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FIRED UP ABOUT BRICK’S CREATIVE POTENTIAL That most traditional British method of masonry house construction, good old- fashioned brick, remains popular with self-builders. As the Brick Development Association’s Andrew Eagles says, that’s down to the material’s creative flexi- bility as well as its aesthetics and durability
Air Conditioning & Ventilation............14 Appointments & News.................14-15 Bathrooms & Wetroom Showcase ...................16-19 Building Products & Services .............17 Cladding & Facades .......................17 Doors, Windows & Conservatories........................27-35 Finance & Insurance ........................34 Fires & Fireplaces............................35 Folding Sliding Doors..................36-38 Glass & Glazing.............................34 Groundworks & Sewage Treatment...........................38 Heating & Renewable Energy .......38-39 Insulation ..................................40-42 Kitchens & Appliances .....................42 Landscaping & External Finishes.........43 Lighting & Electrical.....................44-45 Pools Spas & Decking Showcase.....................46-50 Rainwater & Greywater Products........50 Roofing .........................................51 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies......51-54 Stonework, Bricks & Blocks...........54-57 Timber & Joinery .............................57
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