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THE HOUSE BUILT ON A PENSION Thrifty pensioners Vic and Lilian Davidson built their ‘garden’ home in Nottinghamshire for just £28,000
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ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Cembrit’s Ged Ferris discusses why you should consider a slightly unusual choice of cladding and how it worked so well for one project in Ireland
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OPEN THE DOOR TO A WORLD OF ALUMINIUM Manying Siu of bi-folding door and lantern roof supplier Made For Trade discuss how the shift towards high quality aluminium home improvements will benefit renovators and homeowners
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FIRST THINGS FIRST Mary Riley, a specialist adviser in mortgage funding solutions for custom build and self build projects, says that there are several things to get right first before seeking a mortgage
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FLAWLESS FLOORINGS If you are planning a contemporary luxury interior floors are the crucial element to get right, with seamless finishes and natural looks being key current trends. Tom Kitchener of Aliva UK looks at recent examples
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GREEN CREDENTIALS WITH GREEN OAK Darren Hook of English Heritage Buildings looks at why green oak is an attractive material with strong heritage, and which is also a great option if you’re looking to up your eco credentials
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HEATING & RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLEMENT
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STAIRS, BALUSTRADES & BALCONIES SHOWCASE
CLASSIFIED & DIRECTORY ASK THE EXPERT
KITCHEN & APPLIANCES INTERIOR SHOWCASE
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Air Conditioning & Ventilation............22 Appointments & News .....................22 Bathrooms & Wetrooms..............22, 30 Bricks, Blocks & Cement ...................30 Building Products & Services .............30 Cladding & Facades...................30-33 Doors, Windows & Conservatories........................33-41 Finance & Insurance....................41-43 Floors & Floor Coverings..............54-56 Groundworks & Sewage Treatment...........................41 Heating & Renewable Energy .......45-53 Insulation ..................................56-57 Kitchens & Appliances.................18-22 Landscaping & External Finishes.........21 Lighting & Electrical .........................20 Pools & Spas..................................57 Timber & Joinery.........................60-65 Water & Damp Proofing...................65
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