september/october 2016
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EMBRACING NATURE Garden designer Elaine James and her antique dealer husband Ian used their combined skills to design a tranquil home around the ever-changing view of the north Yorkshire countryside
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OPENING UP GARAGE DOOR TRENDS Garage doors have seen vast improvements in recent years as the garage’s value to homeowners increases. Hörmann discuss the different options available and how to decide which is best for you
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LET THERE BE LIGHT Emyr Davies of Arboreta and sister company Welsh Oak Frame believes the trend for light spaces is set to continue, but needs careful thought if all that extra glass is not to lead to problems
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GREENER GARDENS EnviroBuild’s Aidan Bell explains how composite decking made from wood and recycled plastic can offer a sustainable as well as safe alternative, as seen on a recent case study
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BLENDING THE OLD WITH THE NEW While traditional cast iron is aesthetically pleasing, it can be expensive and time consuming to work with. Hayley Lowry of Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage discusses an alternative approach
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SPEED UP YOUR SELF-BUILD WITH SIPS The range of benefits SIPs can provide is vast, yet many people are still using traditional construction methods. SIP Build UK’s Chris Duckworth makes the case for SIPs and explains what it can bring to your self-build
Appointments & News .....................11 Air Conditioning & Ventilation............11 Bathrooms & Wetrooms....................27 Building Products & Services.........23-24 Doors & Windows......................29-34 Finance & Insurance ........................38 Fires & Fireplaces .......................32-37 Floors & Floor Coverings ..................41 Garage Doors ...........................38-41 Glass & Glazing ........................42-44 Grand Designs Live Birmingham Show Preview............................22-23 Groundworks & Sewage Treatment.....45 Heating & Renewable Energy............45 Insulation ..................................45-46 Kitchens & Appliances.................46-47 Landscaping & External Finishes ....47-49 London Homebuilding & Renovating Show Preview............................25-27 Pools & Spas..................................50 Rainwater & Greywater Products ...50-52 Roofing .........................................53 SIPs .........................................54-55 Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies ..........53 Timber & Joinery.........................55-56 UK Construction Week Show Preview............................27-28
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LONDON HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW PREVIEW
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